Quality Assurance Intern

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Operational efficiency

• Contribute to the creation and implementation of best practices processes and procedures to aid and improve operational performance and timeous release of product to market
• Contribute to timeous implementation of QA projects

Operational activities:

• Manage the compilation of lot releases on LR App in line with release priorities
• Assist with the release of printed packaging components and ensure all colour standards are current and filed
• Ensure the timeous recording of any stock for destruction and the coordination of the destruction process
• Assist with the capturing of data and the maintenance of QA registers
• Assist with the compilation and/or closure of CCP’s and Issue Logs
• Liaise with suppliers as and when required
• Assist with the update and circulation of standard operating procedures within the department
• Assist with Product quality review links, sign offs and coordination/compilation of documents as and when required
• Assist with the management of reference standards and columns for existing products and new launches
• Coordinate and/or obtain quotes for consumables as/when required
• Ensure all invoices received from laboratories are checked against approved pricelists and processed for approval
• Assist with the compilation of monthly QA reports to HOD
• Assist with the coordination of technical and/or other agreements for signature
• Provide the necessary QA information to Compliance and Regulatory Affairs as and when required
• Assist with launch activities in line with business priorities
• Assist with compilation of minutes and actions as and when required
• To carry out any other administrative duty as and when required

Good Manufacturing practice (GMP)

• Maintain all GMP principles in line with departmental Quality System and SAHPRA requirements

Documentation & Systems Management

Documentation

• • Assists with SOP tracking and compilation
    • Assists with monthly status reports

Systems

• Drive accuracy and efficiency of the departmental eDMS

• Ensure ongoing compliance with GMP requirements

PRE-REQUISITES

• B.Sc. Degree or equivalent scientific qualification
• Minimum 3 years’ working experience in an administrative capacity
• Basic knowledge of the quality environment within the pharmaceutical industry