Transfer Vacancy (similar position of equal grade and salary)

Organization:Armauer Hansen Research Institute (AHRI)

Position: Assistant Research II, Bioanalytical Lab expert                 

Department: Clinical Trial Directorate 

Employment term: Permanent  

No. Required: One (1)

Grade: XIV

Salary: 19,464.00 (Nineteen thousand four hundred sixty four birr)

Home Allowance: 2,500.00 (Two thousand five hundred birr)

Mobile & Internet Allowance: 500.00 (five hundred)

Key responsibilities

The bioanalytical lab expert is expected to contribute in the planning and operating of a regulatory compliant bioanalytical laboratory within the framework of bioequivalence/bioavailability services, from samples handling to reporting with the following key responsibilities

• Biological Samples receipt, registration, storage, tracking and custodianship

  • Samples processing, preparations for analysis & prepare analytical batches to quantify drugs

  • Samples and equipment custodianship

  • Support in method development and validation 

  • Conduct a quick  assessment and  bench marking best practices elsewhere for modeling the scope of services 

  • Lead the design and layout of the bioanalytical laboratory viz other associated services and oversee the necessary structural renovations. 

  • Oversee the procurement and installation of bionalytical laboratory equipment, supplies, reagents and necessary technologies.

  • Ensure the facilities are equipped with the necessary technologies and resources for efficient operation. 

  • Prepare and support implementation of quality standards for ensuring the bioanalytical laboratory and other facilities of the center meet all the necessary regulatory and safety standards. Lead the preparation of SOPs and other necessary operational documents in compliance with applicable local and international regulatory requirements.

  • Prepare and lead analytical methods development for target molecules; prepare and review study protocols, reports, and relevant SOPs.

  • Lead and manage bioanalytical lab studies 

  • Manage the routine analysis of biological samples using LC-MS/MS and other relevant technologies and interpret pharmacokinetic data for bioequivalence and bioavailability studies.

  • Coordinate with clinical teams to ensure alignment on study protocols and timelines.

  • Promote quality and collaboration; prepare for and participate in regulatory audits and inspections; foster a collaborative and educational environment within the lab.

  • Plan and propose innovative approaches to enhance laboratory processes and data quality.

  • Mentor, train and lead the lab team

  • Provide regular & other technical reports and recommend improvements.

Job Requirements

Qualifications

The senior analyst should have:

• MSc or BSc in Pharmaceutical analysis, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Analytical chemistry, or related fields.

• Minimum 04 years of hands-on experience in drugs quality, physicochemical, bioanalytical or related laboratories and instrumentations.

Preferred experiences and attributes:

• Experience in drugs research and/or laboratories  

• Demonstrated experience in pharmaceutical laboratory, analytical instrumentation, working with HPLC, LC-MS/MS, UHPLC or related technologies.

• Familiarity with available laboratory standards including ISO and related audit experience 

How To Apply

How to Apply

• Interested applicants who fulfill the above requirements should send the following through ethiojobs.net

• Submit your application letter (detailing your motivation and suitability), CV (maximum of three pages with clear indication of your educational background, experience, and your documents and certificates as one PDF file. 

• NB: Please the applicant must specify the position he or she  is applying for in his application letter & use your full name as file name for submitted CV an supportive document.

Job Requirements The position seeks a senior analyst with an MSc or BSc in Pharmaceutical/Analytical Chemistry to oversee the planning, operation, and quality compliance of a bioanalytical laboratory. Responsibilities include sample handling, method development, SOP creation, equipment procurement, and regulatory audit preparation. The role requires extensive experience (minimum 4 years) in drug quality or bioanalytical labs using LC-MS/MS, HPLC, UHPLC technologies, along with familiarity with ISO standards. How to Apply Apply using the provided link below.