Sagar Vitaceuticals Nigeria Limited formerly known as Strides Vital Nigeria Limited was a strategic partnership comprising Vital Pharmaceuticals Limited and India’s Strides Arcolabs Limited, an NSE listed company. In 2017, Management of Sagar Overseas Limited, acquired 100% shares in Strides Vital Nigeria Limited and the company was re-named to Sagar Vitaceuticals Nigeria Limited. The company is a leading household name in pharmaceuticals and healthcare industry and has many well-known brands such as Vitaclox, Vitacillin, Vitamox, Tropitone, Inbu, Ytacan etc These brands have an established presence in the market and are popular names in Nigeria. An ultra-modern pharmaceutical factory at Ikeja, Lagos, offers consumers quality and affordable products.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Analyst HPLC Chemist
Location: Sagamu, Ogun
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Purpose
- The role of the Analytical Chemist is to support the activities of the MHRA Laboratories, by undertaking physico-chemical testing of chemical and herbal reference 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.
Qualifications
- Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s Degree / HND / MSc/PGD
- Relevant qualification as applicable to the role applied for.
- Male or Female.
- Between 25-40 years old as at the time of application.
- Must be very detailed and self-driven
- In-depth knowledge of the MS-Office
Knowledge, Experience and Technical Skills:
- You will have a sound background in Chemistry, to at least a 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 by ISO 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.
- The candidates must have at least 3-5 years working experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
Experience:
- B.Sc or HND 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.
- Ability to operate a filling Machine.
- High drive and interest in taking on new tasks.
- Strong analytical skills and interpersonal skills.
- Well-organized and result-oriented.
Salary
N100,000 – N150,000 per month.
Application Closing Date
28th February, 2025.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications and Curriculum Vitae (CV) to: hr@svnl.in using the Job Title as the subject of the email.