LABORATORY SHIFT TEAM LEADER

• 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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