Principal Pharmaceutical Analyst (Biologics & Biopharmaceutical) at National Quality Control Laboratory (NQCL)

Job Specifications:
Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail;

• Initiate the development and review of new procedures, guidelines in sample management;
• Maintaining WHO good practices for Pharmaceutical Quality Control Laboratories and ISO 17025 standards;
• Reviewing environmental control systems, investigating and issuing corrective and preventive action plans where necessary;
• Communicating safety measures in the Laboratory and ensure availability of Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and avail each hazardous chemical;
• Maintaining data security, protection and tracking through the Laboratory information system;
• Undertaking performance management of the department including performance contracting and appraisal;
• Participating in preparation of work plans and ensuring efficiency in the day-to-day operations of the Laboratory;
• Generating requisition for approval and participate in departmental  administrative plans including budgets and procurement plans;
• Ensuring proper disposal of samples and reagents and Laboratory waste in accordance with all applicable procedures;
• Performing routine and complex technical procedures and functions according to Standard Operating Procedures;
• Participating in the resolution of client complaints relating to technical matters;
• Updating records of recognized Reference materials including Chemical Reference substances, Buffer and cultures;
• Participating in qualification of analytical equipment before commissioning and operating and troubleshooting instrumentation and perform preventive maintenance;
• Preparing standard volumetric solutions and reagents following recognized formulas and experimental procedures;
• Analyzing and recording test data to issue reports that use charts, graphs or narratives;
• Supervising and instructing technicians and Laboratory Assistants;
• Analyzing Out of Specification samples, radiopharmaceuticals and anti-cancers.
• Capturing and updating relevant data and inventories for samples, reagents, microbes, solutions, equipment and animals related to testing and research of HPTs;
• Participating in Laboratory Certificate Testing/ Inter-Laboratory Comparison (ILC) testing scheme and other activities for assuring quality of test results; and
• Undertaking Continuous Professional Development in compliance with the regulatory requirements.

Person Specifications:

For appointment to this grade, an Officer must have:

• Cumulative service period of nine (9) years’ relevant work experience, three (3) of which should have been at the grade of Senior Pharmaceutical Analyst or in a comparable position;
• Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy, Environmental Health or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
• Certificate of Registration as a Pharmacist from Pharmacy and Poisons Board;
• Membership to a relevant professional body;
• Management Course not lasting less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health; and
• Proficiency in computer application