Quality Control Executive

Job Purpose

• The role of the Quality Control Executive is to support the activities of the Laboratories, by undertaking physico-chemical testing of chemical and materials, method validation, and method development whilst providing leadership and direction to more junior staff.
• The successful candidate will need to work effectively as part of a large and busy team.

Key Responsibilities

• Analysis of samples e.g. over-the-counter medicines, antibiotics, and packing material using instrumentation such as HPLC, GC, Mid IR, UV spectroscopy, wet chemistry, and GC/LC-MS
• Drafting analytical reports/methods and safety assessments
• Running and interpreting analytical data for validation and quality control
• Adhering and contributing to an effective quality system, ensuring work complies with ISO standards
• Routine maintenance, daily performance checks and periodic calibration of equipment
• Checking work of other Analysts
• Day-to-day laboratory housekeeping
• Leading projects and organising staff to ensure key performance indicators are met
• Supporting general lab activities and delivery as required.

Knowledge, Experience, and Technical Skills

• B.Sc or HND qualification in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Science Laboratory Technology (SLT) or any Science related courses
• A minimum of 5 years cognate experience as an In-process Quality Assurance Officer in a reputable Pharmaceuticals organization
• High drive and interest in taking on new tasks.
• Strong analytical skills and interpersonal skills.
• Well-organized and result oriented.
• You will have a sound background in Chemistry, to at least degree level, with theoretical knowledge of HPLC, GC, IR, UV spectrometry and titration.
• Practical experience in the use of at least two of these techniques is desirable.
• You will be a well-organized and self-motivated worker with a high degree of tenacity for solving technical problems.
• Your practical work should be methodical, tidy, and accurate.
• Your computing skills should include a familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• You should have good written and verbal communication skills, and will be expected to keep full and neat work records.
• The laboratory is accredited to ISO/IEC 17025 and a good understanding of the principles and operation of quality systems would be an advantage.
• Keep a clear and organised bench, adhering to health and safety regulations.
• Demonstrate an ability to work flexibly and be adaptable to change.

Salary
N250,000 - N300,000 monthly.

Application Closing Date
30th August, 2026.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications and Curriculum Vitae (CV) to: using the job title as the subject of the email.

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