LABORATORY TECHNICIAN

Job purpose:

Reporting to the Manager: Lu-177 Intermediate Production, and working with the Production team, the incumbent will be responsible for accurate manufacturing of all reagents and preparation for other productions according to Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) guidelines and safety requirements by following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) efficiently and safely.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

GENERAL AND TASK MANAGEMENT

• To perform all manufacturing of reagents and preparation for other productions.
• Ensure that cGMP and GDocP (Good document practice) requirements are met, regarding procedures and sterility for radiopharmaceuticals.
• Ensure quality products are manufactured (properly documented through calculations and signatures), within spec, safe, and reliably according to SOPs.
• Knowledge of instruments used in the production laboratories.
• Basic knowledge of computer skills for record keeping.

TECHNICAL ASPECTS

• Ensure all reagent batch records are ordered, completed, and transferred between the relevant buildings to ensure proper document control, GDocP and quality requirements and in accordance with SOP.
• Complete all logs contemptuously in accordance with SOP.
• Ensure all reagents are sufficient and released according to SOP in time for final production of Lu-177 n.c.a products.
• Ensure microbiological monitoring is logged and completed in accordance with SOP and environmental and instrument parameters are recorded and logged according to SOP.
• Ensure microbiological monitoring consumables are submitted for analysis.
• Report any deviations or changes to the production manager.
• Prepare and submit all filled Yb-176 ampoules in accordance with procedure.
• Store consumables in dedicated areas as per SOP.
• Ensure accurate calculations of all laboratory reagents and consumables needed for final product manufacturing in accordance with cGMP requirements.
• Ensure accurate capturing and record keeping of production related data in accordance with cGMP requirements.
• Ensure accurate labelling, packaging, and dispatch of all intermediate and final products in a cGMP compliant manner.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Knowledge and understanding of the company policies and procedures applicable to the specific work environment to ensure that work outcomes are compliant with the policies and procedures.
• Consistent awareness of the requirements will ensure a safe working environment.
• Full understanding and working knowledge of pharmaceuticals and the pharmaceutical industry.
• Good understanding of the current Good Manufacturing Process.
• Full understanding of science and scientific principles.
• The ability to analyze situations and to arrive at the best possible solution.
• The ability to apply mathematical principles and laws to execute outcomes requiring mathematical application.
• The ability to utilize the correct computer software and the relevant functionality applicable to the outcomes required.
• The ability to communicate effectively and efficiently at all levels in the organization.
• The ability to apply the principles of problem-solving techniques to identify and resolve a problem in the best interests of all stakeholders.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Post Basic pharmacist Assistant or /National Diploma in Analytical Chemistry or equivalent.
• cGMP and GDocP Training must be current.
• B.Sc./B. Tech in Chemistry/ Analytical as majors will be advantageous.
• Preferably, a minimum of 12 months in relevant working experience in a Production environment.
• Exposure to cGMP regulations
• Must be medically fit to qualify as a radiation and chemical worker.
• Must be capable of working under limited supervision.
• Self-motivated, willing to learn beyond laboratory activities.

Closing date: 14 May 2025

CONTACT PERSON

Ms. Joy Tsoku

Tel: 012 305 4342/ joy.tsoku@ntp.co.za

Please forward your updated CV with certified copies of your educational qualifications to https://necsa.mcidirecthire.com/Internal/CurrentOpportunities. Please ensure that you quote the correct Job Reference number on the subject line of your email application. Applications received with an incorrect Job Reference number shall not be considered, as the automatic sorting system will not be able to recognize them.

Necsa Group is committed to Employment Equity when recruiting. Therefore, priority will be given to African Females, African Males, and people with disabilities, in support of achieving our Employment Equity targets.

Should you not hear from us within 30 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Information :

• Company : South African Nuclear Energy Corporation
• Position : LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
• Location : North West
• Country : ZA