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September 13, 2024

University of the Witwatersrand

Johannesburg

FULL TIME & PART TIME


TECHNICIAN

Key responsibilities include the following:

• Lab support for student practical teaching sessions and to researchers (including sample preparation/testing, routine maintenance, and calibration of lab equipment).
• Ensure the functioning and management of all sterile labs (cell lab, and pharmaceutical product testing and release lab) as well as implement schedules for the service/maintenance/troubleshooting of all equipment
within the labs.
• Routinely update all lab SOPs in line with internal protocols and external regulations.
• Ensure correct QA/QC procedures are followed, calculations, and acceptability
• Ensure water points are sampled and tested timeously
• Ensure lab samples are tested using current pharmacopeias/SOPs for 'wet' chemistry and instrumental techniques (HPLC, IR, UV etc.), as appropriate
• Initiate sample out-of-specification reports, failing results, and equipment calibration/validation before use.
• Ensure samples after analysis are discarded in the waste area
• Performs duties deemed necessary by superiors (senior technician and HOD) and ensures compliance to limits on analytical reports.

Requirements:

• A BSc (honors) in Chemistry/ MSc degree in the pharmaceutical sciences.
• Must have demonstrable competency in quality management systems (QMS) in pharmaceutical SAHPRA-accredited approved laboratory spaces.
• A minimum of 1-2 years of experience with the use and troubleshooting of highly specialized pharmaceutical industry instruments and drug compounds.
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical raw materials including QA/QC of FPPs.
• Knowledge of HPLC, GC, and pharmaceutical quality analysis.

Core Competencies:

• Attention to detail and people skills Planning and organizing
• Ability to work in a team (team player)
• Good time management skills and ability to work in a stressful environment Verbal and written communication skills
• Able to achieve and maintain high standards with meticulous attention to detail. Ability to work accurately and adhere to strict deadlines/timelines.
• Highly proficient in the use of analytical equipment (HPLC, GC, IR, UV, etc.) and water testing Good documentation practices and strong analytical and problem-solving ability

Preferences:

• A Masters in the pharmaceutical sciences or honor in chemistry with industrial QMS experience
• A person who can work under pressure in a multidisciplinary environment and sometimes late hours where necessary
• Ability to lift heavy loads i.e. equipment, gas cylinders, and boxes
• Experience within a validated clean lab environment
• HPLC experience in the Pharmaceuticals Quality Control Laboratory will be an advantage

For more information:

Contact: Professor Yahya E. Choonara
Telephone: (011) 717-2552 / 2052
Email: yahya.choonara@wits.ac.za

Closing Date
: 25 September 2024

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To apply, please submit a covering letter clearly indicating which post you are applying for on a part time/ fulltime basis, a detailed CV with names, addresses, contact numbers and e-mail addresses of 3 referees via i-Recruitment https://irec.wits.ac.za
The University is committed to employment equity. Preference may be given to appointable applicants from the underrepresented designated groups in terms of the relevant employment equity plans and policies of the University. The University retains the right not to make an appointment and to verify all information provided by candidates.
Please note that correspondence will only be entered into with shortlisted candidates. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment or to re-advertise.

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