The greatest inventions would not be brought to market without the right project management and administrative support. Woven into every part of the organization, our Administrative teams makes sure our concepts become reality.
Position Overview – Basic Functions & Responsibility
The LAB ADMINISTRATOR is responsible for assisting in enhancing compliance posture of the Laboratory by taking responsibility and being accountable for all the primary activities listed below. LAB ADMINISTRATOR must comply with our company’s Standards and other regulatory requirements.
Primary Activities
Organise Calibration and preventative Maintenance schedules internal and external.
Request Quotations from suppliers and Generate Purchase Orders for any Laboratory consumables
Monthly checking of expired reagents and consumables required for ordering
Management of reference standard by checking expired reference standard, ordering and updating the spreadsheet.
Manage HPLC columns according to vendor recommendations and good GLP and manage HPLC Column Spreadsheet
Write and updated Lab SOP’s
Manage CAFU actions for the Lab to ensure no overdues and writing of closeout memo
Organise any corrective maintenances/ repairs required in the lab
Prepare document required by Auditors prior to Audit
Filing of documents
Perform weekly sampling of water, send samples for micro testing and document results upon receival
Adheres to data Integrity Principle
Monitor EMS data on lab fridges and freezers on weekly basis
Maintains clean and tidy workbenches and Laboratory to ensure that the Laboratory housekeeping is in compliance with housekeeping and Chemical Hygiene Plan guidelines.
Promptly reports any problems requiring unplanned maintenance to the Lab Supervisor and initiates necessary documentation when required
Ensures safety rules and adhere to at all times
Participates in company training programs to support the company vision as well as any other training to ensure effective fulfillment of duties.
Qualifications/ skills
Grade 12 with chemistry/Science
Minimum 2 years’ experience in a Pharmaceutical
A sound knowledge of analytical techniques
Experience required
Computer literate, in particular Windows environment, WORD and EXCEL
Ability to work accurately and fast
Change agile and pro-active
Technical and mathematical skills
Good verbal and written communication skills
Responsible, accountable and reliable
Our Support Functions deliver services and makes recommendations about ways to enhance our workplace and the experience of working at our organization. Our Support Functions include HR, Finance, Information Technology, Legal, Procurement, Administration, Facilities and Security.
Who we are …
Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, New Jersey, USA is known as “Merck” in the United States, Canada & Puerto Rico. We are known as “MSD” in Europe, Middle East, Africa, Latin America & Asia Pacific. We are a global biopharmaceutical leader with a diverse portfolio of prescription medicines, oncology, vaccines and animal health products.
We are driven by our purpose to develop and deliver innovative products that save and improve lives. With 69,000 employees operating in more than 140 countries, we offer state of the art laboratories, plants and offices that are designed to Inspire our employees as we learn, develop and grow in our careers. We are proud of our 125 years of service to humanity and continue to be one of the world’s biggest investors in Research & Development.
What we look for …
In a world of rapid innovation, we seek brave Inventors who want to make an Impact in all aspects of our business, enabling breakthroughs that will affect generations to come. We encourage you to bring your disruptive thinking, collaborative spirit and diverse perspective to our organization. Together we will continue Inventing For Life, Impacting Lives while Inspiring Your Career Growth.
INVENT.
IMPACT.
INSPIRE.
We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.
Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully
Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., Kenilworth, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.
Employee Status:
Regular
Relocation:
No relocation
VISA Sponsorship:
Travel Requirements:
Flexible Work Arrangements:
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Valid Driving License:
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Number of Openings:
1
Requisition ID:R24662