Laboratory Controller - Sable Laboratories - Midrand
(2024-02 - 2026-06)
- Calibration, verification and preventative maintenance of laboratory instruments/equipment.
- Preparation of monthly schedule for laboratory equipment.
- Performance qualification of new instruments/equipment.
- Monthly preventative maintenance of HPLC's and system checks.
- Updating and/or writing new instrument SOP's using manufacturer manuals and current USP guidelines.
- Troubleshooting laboratory instruments under breakdown.
- Creation of instrument methods for potentiometric titrator, Karl Fischer, Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer, Dissolution Baths and Disintegration Tester.
- Conducted workplace compliance training to reduce liability risks.
- Developed procedures for testing instrumentation used in production processes to ensure quality control compliance with applicable regulations.
- Coordinated with vendors for timely delivery of replacement parts or consumables needed for calibration activities.
- Managed new instrument documentation setup and calibration database integration.
Laboratory Analyst / Instrument - Adcock Ingram - Wadeville, Germiston
(2016-03 - 2024-01)
- Calibration, verification and preventative maintenance of laboratory instruments/equipment.
- Preparation of monthly schedule for laboratory equipment.
- Performance qualification of new instruments/equipment.
- Updating and/or writing new instrument SOP's using manufacturer manuals and current USP guidelines.
- Periodic preventative maintenance of HPLC's ensuring the systems are flushed and working optimally.
- Troubleshooting laboratory instruments under breakdown.
- Preparing laboratory reagents and volumetric solutions and standardization using potentiometric titrations.
- Creation of instrument methods for potentiometric titrator, Karl Fischer, Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer, Dissolution Bath and Disintegration Tester.
- Compilation of IQ/OQ/PQ protocols for new analytical instruments.
- Assisted Validation team with the cleaning validation.
- Conducted workplace compliance training to reduce liability risks.
- Developed procedures for testing instrumentation used in production processes to ensure quality control compliance with applicable regulations.
- Coordinated with vendors for timely delivery of replacement parts or consumables needed for calibration activities.
- Managed new instrument documentation setup and calibration database integration.
Laboratory Analyst Temp - Adcock Ingram - Wadeville, Germiston
(2015-09 - 2015-12)
- Conducted testing of raw material samples using analytical instruments such as Karl Fischer Titrator, Potentiometric Titrator, Density Meter, pH Meter, Melting point, UV-Visible Spectrophotometer, FTIR Spectroscopy, Polarimeter, and Conductivity Meter using standard testing procedure and pharmacopoeia methods.
- Visual quality inspection of raw material samples.
- Adhering to the safety requirements of the laboratory.
- Ensuring the cleanliness of the laboratory and working area.
- Preparing laboratory reagents and volumetric solutions and standardization using potentiometric titrations.
- Provided support to the production and receiving departments as required.
- Ensuring compliance with Good Laboratory and Manufacturing Practice.
- Ensuring the correctness of GRV, suppliers' documentations such as COAs before testing.
- Recording of analytical results contemporaneously during testing.
- Participated in the investigation of out-of-specification investigations.
Quality Control Technician - Sealed Air - Germiston
(2013-06 - 2015-06)
- Performed visual and dimensional inspections of components, assemblies, and products to ensure compliance with customer specifications.
- Conducted root cause analysis to identify sources of defects or non-conformance issues in order to prevent reoccurrence.
- Maintained accurate records on product inspection results and reported findings to management team.
- Inspected incoming material for conformity to established requirements prior to acceptance into inventory.
- Assisted with training new Quality Control Technicians on proper procedures for inspecting materials and products.
- Conducted tests on product samples and recorded results.
- Compared samples to standards and specifications by performing detailed measurements and tests.
- Calibrated, validated or maintained laboratory equipment.
- Maintained lab cleanliness and safety standards.
