
Pharmachem Laboratories is inviting interested and qualified individuals to apply for a 12-month internship program.
POSITION: Pharmacist Intern
RECRUITER: HR
LOCATION: Pharmachem Laboratories
CONTRACT: 1 year
DEPARTMENT: Production & QA
COMMENCEMENT DATE: ASAP
Introduction
Pharmachem Laboratories (Pty) Ltd. currently has a vacancy for 3 x Pharmacist Interns who will practice his / her theoretical knowledge and also to gain practical experience within a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment under the supervision of a registered pharmacist.
Key Performance Areas
Quality and GMP Compliances
Work in a manner that ensures products are manufactured to the required quality and compliance standards as follows:
1.1. Perform operational activities following training, in compliance with the requirements of the Pharmacy
Act 53 of 1974 and Medicines & Related Substances Act 101 of 1965.
1.2. Comply with applicable cGMP requirements.
1.3. Assist in assuring the status of GMP systems and procedures relating to the prevention of contamination, cross-contamination, mix-ups and maintenance of good documentation practices.
1.4. Assist Production and QA Departments in ensuring compliance to relevant policies and SOP’s.
1.5. Liaise with the Production Pharmacist, Quality Assurance Manager and/or the Responsible Pharmacist regarding all product quality-related issues.
1.6. Support continuous quality improvement by participating in Quality-related trouble-shooting, problem solving and root cause investigations.
1.7. Participate or complete additional activities including Self Inspections, CAPA implementation, Change Control activities, Deviation activities etc. as and when required.
1.8. Assist with inventory management and stock control of all scheduled and unscheduled pharmaceutical products and substances.
1.9. Assist with the training and mentoring of production personnel.
Operations
Assist in executing operational activities in accordance with the agreed plan by:
2.1. Assisting with compliance related activities in order to deliver the production schedule.
2.2. Assisting in supervising various stages of production.
2.3. Assisting in completing batch documentation.
2.4. Assisting in Line Clearance checks, Line Opening checks, etc.
2.5. Participating and initiating trouble-shooting, problem solving and resolution of any obstacles in achieving agreed supply plan.
2.6. Assisting in investigating reconciliation discrepancies or other quality problems
Environmental Health and Safety (EHS)
Work in a safe manner and promote safety in the manufacturing site by:
3.1. Taking reasonable care of your own health and safety.
3.2. Carrying out work in accordance with prescribed practices and procedures and in a manner that will not create health and safety hazards for either the employee or others in the workplace.
3.3. Complying and enforcing the use of EHS SOPs at an operational level.
3.4. Complying and enforcing regulations pertaining to dress code and safety equipment at an operational level.
General
4.1. Perform all tasks and duties as assigned by Pharmachem.
4.2. Perform administrative activities e.g. daily administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.
4.3. Assist with collection, collation and maintenance of information and data.
4.4. Work cooperatively and effectively within the team.
4.5. Use various computer systems in executing of duties e.g. Progen, email, etc.
4.6. Communicate well with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates – Providing information to supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person
Minimum Requirements
- B. Pharm qualification.
- Registered as a Pharmacist Intern with the South African Pharmacy Council.
- Computer literate
Personal Characteristics
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Knowledge of the Pharmacy Act, Act No 53 of 1974 and The Medicines and Related Substances Act, Act
101 of 1965 as amended - Problem solving skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Good organisational skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to work overtime and nightshift as per operational requirements
- Ability to analyse data, trouble shoot and solve problems
- Quality conscious
- Proven competency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
How To Apply
If this position is the one for you, then forward your CV to [email protected] today.
Should you not hear from us within 14 days, please take it your application has not been successful