Working hours: Monday to Friday with working hours rotating on a weekly basis between 7am - 3pm and to
Position Objective:
Responsible for carrying out finished goods and raw materials testing within an ISO accredited laboratory environment. Essential functions include tissue culture testing, microbiological analysis and analytical chemistry. Successful performance of job duties contributes to meeting testing schedules, customer satisfaction, departmental safety and quality objectives.
Essential Functions:
Perform raw material and finished goods release testing according to standard operating procedures in a timely and efficient manner. Key tasks for this role include:
1. Raw Material Sampling and testing
2. Water sampling and testing
3. Identification by FTIR
4. Basic wet chemistry techniques, karl fisher analysis, HPLC, UPLC.
5. Calibration and maintenance of equipment
6. May be required to perform other related duties
7. Provide support to initiate and implement validation processes, technical investigations and improvement initiatives.
8. Contribute to the preparation of written reports as and when required.
9. Maintain thorough and complete product test records per in house testing procedures and in accordance with ISO 13485 standards.
10. Participate in personal development opportunities to further enhance skills and knowledge relevant to the position.
Education:
Requires a bachelor’s degree within a Chemistry field, however, candidates with QC experience in a similar industry will also be considered.
Experience:
Previous experience in QC testing within a similar manufacturing environment would be a strong advantage
Preferably prior experience in a GMP or laboratory setting
Preferably experience in raw material and/or water testing, identification by FTIR or experience in wet chemistry techniques, Karl Fischer analysis, HPLC, UPLC.
Strong oral and written communication skills with a demonstrated ability to work in a cross functional team environment and to effectively interact with all levels of the company. Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate with internal and external development team members are essential.
Contacts:
Will liaise extensively with all other department within the operational department. Customer and external lab communication is also expected within this role
Working Conditions:
Work in conducted in an analytical lab environment. Is required perform raw material sampling, this will involve the movement of boxes and pallets.