Metrology Analyst - Talent Pipeline

Job purpose · Manage the execution of all laboratory equipment, sourcing, qualifying, maintenance, calibration, compliance activities and adherence to specified timelines, including any deviations to work schedules · Ensures the repair of laboratory equipment timeously according to policies and procedures · Facilitate interaction with QC laboratory management team to ensure equipment is maintained and calibrated according to procedures, on time and available for use. · Escalate all failures to the QC management timeously. · Oversee contractors in the execution of activities · Monitor contractor adherence to SLA and KPI’s · Manage resources to execute plans and monitor schedule compliance · Ensure safe and efficient execution of required activities · Enforce legal compliance of maintenance operations · Ensure tools, assets, controls are within required guidelines and standards · Ensure stock levels are maintained to prevent out-of-stock situations (calibration standards, spare parts, etc) · Ensure weekly routine maintenance schedule is executed as planned/scheduled · Ensure continual compliance of laboratory standards and SOPs to latest pharmacopeial, and regulatory compliance · Continually improve and optimize work processes · Provide input into operational planning and prioritization of section objectives · Provide input into budgets & resource requirements for section · Ensure Capex management for the QC laboratory equipment is based on needs and business objectives. · Participate in development of work schedules · Participate in sourcing (URS/UB), purchasing, receipting DQ/IQ/OQ/PQ of all new equipment. · Participate in all requalification activities with support functions. · Actively Participate in Laboratory investigations and problem solving where equipment is impacted · Ensure that all data generated are reviewed and released according to cGMP and data integrity policies and procedures · Ensure all documentation generated is retained and easily available during audits · Plan daily and weekly activities · Provide coaching and supervision for technicians/analysts when required · Manage and execute priority work orders/ jobs when necessary · Perform maintenance/calibration/trouble shooting on all QC Laboratory Equipment · Liaise with QC Laboratory and Engineering to ensure that the maintenance plan is accommodated · Liaise with suppliers during trouble shooting/OOS/OOT on all laboratory equipment in attempt to find and correct root causes. · Co-ordinate problem solving and priorities execution of tasks · Ensure that jobs are properly completed and closed on time · Provide input for improvement of risk-based compliance systems · Monitor implementation and correct own and/or team compliance with the current regulations and guidelines - both local and international Minimum qualification(s) Required: Diploma/Degree in Microbiology/Biochemistry/Chemistry/Engineering or…