LABORATORY SHIFT TEAM LEADER
NEOC People
- Midrand, Johannesburg
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Ensure and assist in performing analytical tasks as assigned to shift team as per relevant Guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures of the laboratory.
- Performing analysis of samples as per Good Laboratory Practice, Good Manufacturing Guidelines, and applicable Standard Operating Procedures.
- Troubleshooting and analytic input into laboratory operations.
- Calibration of apparatus using applicable standards according to the calibration program in the laboratory compiled by the Laboratory Supervisor as per applicable SOP’s.
- Preparing, calculating, and reporting raw analytical data according to ALCOA+ guidelines (Attributable, Legible, Contemporaneous, Original, Accurate and Complete).
- Responsible to maintain the Quality Management System in the laboratory according to Good Documentation, Manufacturing and Laboratory Practises.
- Preparation of reagents to be prepared correctly and accurately according to SOP’s and applicable methods, documenting all relevant details e.g. reference method, measured pH, temperature etc.
- Ensure optimization of the laboratory equipment by keeping re-runs and additional tests to a minimum.
- Perform method verification, validation, transfer, and technical projects in collaboration with Technical Team.
- Perform cross checks of analytical results as required by the Laboratory Management.
- Perform Technical Reviews of analytic results as required by the Laboratory Management.
- Performing laboratory chores and duties as per laboratory duty list and reasonable requests by management.
- Assist in operational planning as required by Laboratory Management.
- Review and write SOPs in collaboration with the QA team.
- Training of SOPs and Laboratory techniques to other analysts.
- Maintain productivity in the laboratory in line with set lead times and key performance indicators.
- Participate in the laboratory safety procedures as required my management.
- Any other reasonable instructions given by management or the employer from time to time.
- Ensure shift handover is performed at the start and end of every shift with key issues identified and prioritised to the previous/next shift and recorded in the Shift Logbook to ensure all tasks are completed within the required deadlines.
- Review outstanding work with respect to customer deadlines and prioritise activities of shift team to meet customer expectations.
- During the shift, regularly review workload with respect to analytical test deadlines and use the information to prioritize activities of the shift team.
- Ensure smooth operation of the laboratory and achieve deadlines.
- Assist with appraising, coaching, training and development of lab analysts to ensure a competent and motivated team.
- Computer Literate with analytic software.
- Minimum Qualification required: Relevant Diploma or Degree in Analytic Chemistry or equivalent.
- Thorough knowledge of statistics and ability to apply statistical rules/analysis to laboratory decision-making processes.
- Minimum 6 years laboratory experience as an analyst in the Pharmaceutical Industry.
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in performing Method Development, Method Validation, Method Verification, and Method Transfer.
- Minimum 4 years’ experience in Technical Result Review.
- Strong Communication Skills (verbal and written)
- Deadline driven
- Quality Focus
- Coping with Pressures and Setbacks
- Analytical skills required
- Detail oriented
- Deciding and Initiating Action
- Leading and Supervising
- Persuading and Influencing
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