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• Test samples in the microbiology laboratory
  as per approved methods.
• Compute data and generate sample analytical
  test reports.
• Communicate to the Supervisor/ Head of
  Department the results of the analyses and tests of drugs and health products
  with recommendations.
• Carry out analytical method validation and
  provide reports.       
• Participate in inter-laboratory proficiency
  studies.
• Collaborate and provide technical assistance
  in support of local manufacturers of  pharmaceutical and other health products
  to strengthen their capacity for quality control and assurance.
• Initiate procurements for all the required or
  necessary equipment, reference materials and books, chemicals and reagents
  and appropriate literature for the microbiology laboratory /unit.
• Actively participate in local and foreign GMP
  inspections to ensure  compliance to
  universally acceptable standards whenever called upon.        
• Develop and routinely review standard
  operating procedures for the analysis and testing of drugs and health
  products in the microbiology unit in line with internationally acceptable
  practices.
• Cooperate with other laboratories, regulatory
  and law enforcement agencies, manufacturers of pharmaceutical and other
  health products and the general public to foster partnership in drugs and health
  products quality control and assurance.
• Prepare specifications for chemical reference
  substances, chemicals and reagents, equipment and initiate procurements, evaluate
  bids and quotations as nominated.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor/
  management from time to time.

• The ideal candidate should preferably hold an
  honors Bachelor of Science degree in Microbiology or Pharmacy
• Proficiency in microbiological testing of
  medicines and/ or biologicals.
• Five or more years’ experience in
  microbiological testing of medicines and/ or biologicals.
• Good knowledge of ISO 17025 requirements.
• Registration with relevant professional bodies
• High integrity and professionalism
• Good report writing skills
• Computer literacy skills i.e. proficiency in
  MS Office computer programs (MS word, Excel and MS Access, internet)
• Good analytical, reporting and communication
  skills
• Team player
• Works with minimum supervision
• Good judgment.
• Knowledge of regional and international
  practices of laboratory product quality control and assurance.

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