Principal Pharmaceutical Analyst (Biologics & Biopharmaceutical)

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