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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