Job title : Laboratory Technician (Port Elizabeth) Job Location : Eastern Cape, Port Elizabeth Deadline : December 13, 2024 Quick Recommended Links Jobs by Location Job by industries Description Overview Perform sampling, labelling and inspection of material Perform routine testing Maintain good housekeeping Responsibilities Planning and Operational Support Act as a technical/ subject matter resource Facilitate implementation of current processes Identify gaps in current policies and procedures Provide input into changes or improvements to processes, tools and techniques Test Preparation Handle materials in sampling areas according to SOPs Maintain good housekeeping in sampling areas Prepare reagents and solutions when required Prepare lab according to SOPs Prepare and maintain equipment, PPE and facilities Sample materials for testing according to SOPs and sampling plans Analyse samples to ensure compliance with specification Report any non-conformances/ compromised samples Document released test samples for customer consumption Label and release sampling material according to SOPs QC Lab Testing Perform routine testing on equipment according to SOPs Stability Testing Perform routine stability tests according to SOPs Water Testing Perform daily and weekly water testing according to SOPs Package Testing Perform routine package testing according to SOPs Examine labelling/ artwork and identify mislabelling/ breaches; report discrepancies Reporting and Record-Keeping Document and file data according to SOPs and regulation Update records and systems as required Record and report results; OOSs to be reported to supervisor Requirements Skills Required Background/experience Grade 12 with Mathematics and preferably Physical Science or Biological Sciences 1-3 years laboratory experience Specific job skills Comprehensive understanding of pharmaceutical testing methods, laboratory processes and procedures Good Laboratory Practice Pharmaceutical standards and compliance requirements Ability to interpret and implement policies, processes and objectives Competencies Information Gathering Interrogating Information Maintaining Accuracy Following Procedures Science jobs