Documentation & In-Process Officer at Morison Industries Plc

Job Summary

• Morison Industries Plc is seeking a qualified and detail-oriented Documentation & In-Process Officer to join its pharmaceutical manufacturing team. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining accurate production documentation, monitoring in-process quality checks, and ensuring compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate should possess excellent documentation skills, a strong quality mindset, and the ability to work effectively in a regulated manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, issue, reconcile, and archive Batch Manufacturing Records (BMRs), Batch Packaging Records (BPRs), and other controlled production documents.
• Review production documentation for completeness, accuracy, and compliance before submission to Quality Assurance.
• Perform and document in-process quality checks during manufacturing and packaging operations in accordance with approved procedures.
• Monitor critical process parameters and ensure compliance with established specifications.
• Verify line clearance activities before commencement of manufacturing and packaging operations.
• Record, investigate, and report in-process deviations, non-conformances, and abnormalities to the appropriate departments.
• Ensure all production records are completed in real time and maintained in compliance with data integrity requirements (ALCOA+ principles).
• Coordinate with Production, Quality Assurance (QA), and Quality Control (QC) to resolve documentation discrepancies.
• Assist in GMP documentation training for production personnel.
• Participate in internal audits, regulatory inspections, process validation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure controlled documents are properly managed, distributed, and archived according to document control procedures.

Skills and Qualifications

Applicants must possess:

• Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Industrial Chemistry, Chemistry, or a related science discipline.
• Post-NYSC experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, quality assurance, documentation, or in-process quality control.
• Good knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Good Documentation Practices (GDP), and pharmaceutical regulatory requirements.
• Excellent attention to detail and documentation skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and electronic documentation systems.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure while maintaining accuracy.

Working Conditions

• Full-time, on-site position based in Lagos.
• Pharmaceutical manufacturing environment requiring strict adherence to GMP, GDP, and workplace safety procedures.
• May require occasional overtime depending on production schedules.

Performance Indicators

Success in this role will be measured by:

• Accuracy and completeness of production documentation.
• Compliance with GMP, GDP, and regulatory requirements.
• Timely completion and review of batch records.
• Reduction in documentation errors and deviations.
• Effectiveness of in-process monitoring and compliance.
• Successful internal and regulatory audit outcomes.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Industrial Chemistry, Chemistry, or a related science discipline (Required).

Professional Certification

• Relevant professional registration (where applicable) is an added advantage. For Pharmacy graduates, a valid PCN practising licence is desirable; for other science graduates, membership of a relevant professional body is an added advantage.