Employment Type

Department

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 (Matric) pass with minimum D symbol in English and minimum D symbol in Mathematics, Science, Biology or EMS.
• 1-2 years€™ experience in a pharmaceutical, chemical, biotechnology or food manufacturing or laboratory environment.

Additional Requirements

If you have not had a response from us within 30 days after the closing date, kindly accept that your application has been unsuccessful.

Specific Operational Requirements

• he successful candidate will be required to work a 12 hour night shift between 18h00 to 06h00 as rostered.
• The successful candidate may be required to work overtime to meet business needs.

Key Performance Areas

Assist with the production of coagulation factors and final products

• Works with team members to prepare equipment by cleaning and sterilising as required.
• Take samples for QC/QA as per protocol.
• Operation of machinery and equipment as required.

Assist with the completion of documentation

• Works with team members to complete written documentation as required by protocols and SOPs.

Maintain equipment

• Monitor equipment performance.
• Assist with calibration equipment.
• Works with team members to conduct first-line maintenance of equipment.

Comply with Good Manufacturing Procedures

• Works with team members to execute SOPs and protocols to prepare, fill, freeze dry, cap, code and label ampoules, vials and bottles.
• Works with team members to execute SOPs and protocols, utilising the techniques of precipitation, centrifugation, inactivation, fractionation & chromatography.
• Carry out environmental monitoring as required.
• Use appropriate packaging for storage of in-process materials.
• Disposal of waste products according to SOPs.
• Works with team members to assess and recommend methods for improving quality.
• Ensure manufacturing areas are clean and tidy.
• Attend training courses as required.

Comply with the OHS act

• Work in a safe manner under the indirect supervision of team members.
• Wear appropriate PPE.
• Act as a Safety Representative, Evacuation Team Leader or First-Aider as required.

Competencies

• Customer focus
• Problem solving/Analytical thinking
• Accuracy/Attention to detail
• Good communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills
• Teamwork
• Numerical skills
• Integrity
• Computer literacy