Shift Laboratory Analyst

SUMMARY:
Shift Laboratory Analyst Location: Midrand Salary: Around R25,000 per month Employment Type: Full-time | Shift Work Required

POSITION INFO:

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Shift Laboratory Analyst to join our team. The successful candidate will work shifts and be responsible for conducting quality control in line with the Quality Management System (QMS) and the requirements of the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA). This role requires precision, accuracy, and strict adherence to laboratory standards to ensure high-quality analytical services are delivered within set deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform analytical tasks aligned with GLP and pharmaceutical analytical culture, in line with SOPs.
• Carry out a range of analytical tests, including:
• Chromatographic analysis
• Dissolution testing
• IR and UV testing
• Titrations
• Physical tests with appropriate apparatus
• Method development and validation in collaboration with senior analysts and management
• Calibrate laboratory apparatus according to applicable SOPs and verify calibration standards.
• Ensure compliance with Good Documentation, Manufacturing, and Laboratory Practices.
• Prepare reagents accurately according to SOPs and document all relevant details.
• Record and maintain raw data in line with ALCOA guidelines (Attributable, Legible, Contemporaneous, Original, Accurate).
• Maintain laboratory productivity in line with lead times and KPIs.
• Participate in laboratory safety procedures and maintain good housekeeping standards.
• Apply the company’s Health and Safety policies effectively.

Minimum requirements:

Knowledge & Qualifications

• Relevant Diploma or Degree in Analytical Chemistry or equivalent.
• Strong computer literacy with analytical software.
• Thorough understanding of statistics and application in laboratory decision-making.

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years’ laboratory experience as an analyst.
• Proven HPLC experience is essential.

Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Deadline-driven with a strong focus on quality.
• Ability to perform under pressure.
• Analytical, detail-oriented, and highly accurate.
• Strong team player with excellent collaboration skills.

If you meet the above requirements and are looking for a challenging but rewarding opportunity in a dynamic laboratory environment, we would love to hear from you.  Please email your updated CV in Word format along with a copy of your ID, Qualification/s, reference letters or contactable referees and a profile picture of yourself to

Please note that only candidates who meet the minimum requirements will be considered for this position