Seeking EOI: Chemistry Laboratory Technician - QC (Quality Control) -Night Shift

We are seeking a passionate recent Chemistry graduate looking for a start in the pharmaceutical industry, your solution focussed mindset, good communication skills, willingness to learn and love for working in a team will help you thrive in this dynamic and fast paced environment. 1 - 2 years working in a similar role will be looked upon favourably.

Apply now for your chance to join a leading Pharmaceutical Manufacturing company based in the South Eastern suburbs, near Clayton.

Here's more on the role:

Hours per week:

38 hours per week, work hours are 11 pm to 7 am, Monday to Friday.

Shifts available:

Night only

Salary:

$66K - $68K package including Super + 30% night shift loading (Annual salary package from $86,190 including loading and Super)

Employment Conditions:

Permanent

Roles open:

2

Objective of the role:

To support our client's Laboratories Stability Department (within QC) in the provision of technical services both internally & for external customers.

Products include:

Therapeutic & Non-therapeutic products manufactured by our client or supplied by a customer.Products/formulations under development.

Day to day aspects of the role:

• Be pro-active in organizing work & ensure that it is performed according to a priority list.
• Ensure that all tasks are completed accurately & in a timely manner.
• Liaise with manager on a regular basis with regard to the progress of tasks. Notify the manager when issues may be foreseen or as soon as they arise.
• Where necessary, liaise with production staff to ensure product samples are collected for stability testing.
• Label stability samples for storage in appropriate incubators as per the Stability Program.
• Update testing task lists to ensure all products & time-points are recorded.
• Where required, prepare samples (& purchase order) for forwarding to external laboratory for testing.
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures & specified test methods to perform testing.
• At all times, use laboratory equipment with care & ensure that it is left clean & in good working order. Report any faults to manager immediately.
• Liaise with other departments & external testing laboratories where necessary, to ensure testing is completed in a timely manner.
• Report results to manager as soon as the task (testing for the time-point) is completed.
• Maintain stability results, workbooks & documentation in a neat & orderly manner.
• Keep the work area safe & tidy & ensure the Occupational Health & Safety Policy is adhered to.
• At all times, be professional when dealing with fellow staff, customers or other persons.
• Maintain the confidentiality of stability results, development projects & information obtained during the course of your employment.
• Ensure good laboratory practices are followed at all times.
• Carry out other tasks as assigned to you by your manager (this role reports to the Stability Supervisor)

To be successful, you must hold a PR / AU or NZ Citizenship and a Chemistry related diploma or degree.

If this sounds like your next career move please apply via Seek and include a copy of your resume and cover letter.

IMPORTANT: It is a requirement of all our jobs that you have a PR or AU/NZ Citizenship. A work visa is not sufficient as all our jobs are permanent. Please do not apply if you do not meet these requirements.