Jobs at Aspen Pharma Group

Description
Overview

• Perform sampling, labelling and inspection of material.
• Perform routine testing.
• Maintain good housekeeping.

Responsibilities

• Planning and Operational Support
• Act as a technical/ subject matter resource
• Facilitate implementation of current processes
• Identify gaps in current policies and procedures.
• Provide input into changes or improvements to processes, tools and techniques.

Test Preparation

• Handle materials in sampling areas according to SOPs
• Maintain good housekeeping in sampling areas.
• Prepare reagents and solutions when required.
• Prepare lab according to SOPs.
• Prepare and maintain equipment, PPE, and facilities.
• Sample materials for testing according to SOPs and sampling plans
• Analyse samples to ensure compliance with specification.
• Report any non-conformances/ compromised samples.
• Document released test samples for customer consumption.
• Label and release sampling material according to SOPs.

QC Lab Testing

• Perform routine testing on equipment according to SOPs.

Stability Testing

• Perform routine stability tests according to SOPs.

Water Testing

• Perform daily and weekly water testing according to SOPs.

Package Testing

• Perform routine package testing according to SOPs.
• Examine labelling/ artwork and identify mislabelling/ breaches, report discrepancies.
• Reporting and Record-Keeping
• Document and file data according to SOPs and regulation
• Update records and systems as required.
• Record and report results; OOSs to be reported to supervisor.

Requirements

Background/experience

• Grade 12 with Mathematics and preferably Physical Science or Biological Sciences
• 1 to 3 years laboratory experience

Specific job skills

• Comprehensive understanding of pharmaceutical testing methods, laboratory processes and procedures
• Good Laboratory Practice
• Pharmaceutical standards and compliance requirements
• Ability to interpret and implement policies, processes and

Competencies

• Information Gathering
• Interrogating Information
• Maintaining Accuracy
• Following Procedures

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Description
Overview

• Leads the receiving, storing, dispensing, and packing of scheduled drugs and controlled materials.

Responsibilities

Sample testing before storage

• Verify the replacement of the label after “For release” is approved

Dispensing of raw material

• Check that correct stock was picked for the batch
• Do dispensary line opening
• Check dispensed material against batch records
• Update information into the ERP system

Sample testing after storage

• Supervise the sourcing of the selected material
• Supervise the sampling of content by required specifications
• Make requests for the repacking of the box restock
• Supervise and verify cycle counts and stock counts

Management of Schedule 5 and 6 items

• Oversee the complete flow of material or FG from receipt to dispatch
• Adhere to Legal requirement as per GDP, GMP and GWP guidelines

Management of the destruction process for obsolete stock

• Manage process, from receipt to destruction of stock, inclusive of the administration process, i.e. SBF’s, ERP transactions, approvals

Planning & processes

• Implement and coordinate systems and procedures and make decisions within policies and procedures, or as authorised by superiors

Asset/ Resource management

• Determine resource needs within own area of responsibility
• Request required assets and resources for the fulfilment of work duties
• Use assets and resources optimally within own area of responsibility

Technical/ Functional expertise

• Apply comprehensive knowledge of discipline/ specialisation
• Stay up to date on developments, trends, legislation and industry regulations within area of expertise

Reporting & record keeping

• Gather information required for reports to be generated in department or area of technical expertise
• Complete and consolidate standard documents
• File, archive and retrieve documents in hard and soft copy filing system
• Maintain and update records and systems as required
• Retrieve supporting documentation and records to facilitate and support query resolution

Requirements
Skills Required

Background/experience

• 0-2 years’ experience as a Pharmacist
• Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy
• Registration with the Pharmacy Council as a Pharmacist

Specific job skills

• Computer literacy

Competencies

• Meeting Deadlines
• Interrogating Information
• Planning and Organising

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Description

• Fine Chemicals requires the services of a highly competent Utilities Artisan for the Engineering Department.  To qualify for this position, suitable candidates must fulfil the following requirements

Requirements
JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• NTC 4 (N4) or formal Trade Certificate as Fitter, Fitter and Turner, or Millwright.
• Must have 2-3 years’ relevant experience in the operation and maintenance of Utility systems, preferably within Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API), FMCG, Chemical, or pharmaceutical manufacturing industries.
• Demonstrate competence in the operation of HFO boilers, Air Compressors, Pump systems, and Refrigeration equipment.
• Experience with Purified water and/or HVAC systems is beneficial.
• SAP knowledge is advantageous
• OHS Act and safe working practices, and general industrial health and safety.

BASIC JOB FUNCTIONS (Brief Summary):

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance inspections and tasks per maintenance plan and work orders on time and to the required standards.
• Execute breakdown work orders within the target repair time and to the required standards.
• Conduct tests to diagnose and determine the cause of equipment breakdown.
• Isolate, remove, and replace defective components.
• Provide and submit brief descriptions of work performed on work orders.
• Conduct root cause analysis in case of machinery failure and quality deviations.
• Ensure the utilities workshop tools and assets are maintained to standard.
• Determine spare parts, material requirements, and any special equipment necessary to maintain the equipment.
• Create requisitions for spare parts and consumables.
• Install, test, commission, and validate equipment.
• Execute any project-related work as directed and to the required standard.
• Operation of utilities equipment and systems.
• To operate, maintain and manage Utility systems on site
• Ensure Utility systems are available to all stakeholders and kept functional at all times.
• Ensure full compliance and execution of the company's maintenance programmes, policies, and procedures on all designated work.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES (Brief Summary): 

• Ability to work independently as well as in a team.
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills.
• Must have the ability to work under pressure.
• Must be numerate and show attention to accuracy.
• Good organisational skills, yet hands-on and honest.
• Good interpersonal and people skills.
• Willingness to work overtime when required.
• Willingness to broaden his/her skills levels to FCC requirements.