Job Description
Main Responsibilities include:
Correctly weigh and formulate products for production process
Weigh and formulate products, record and verity data
Calibrate scales, PH meters and temperature probes according to SOPs
Conduct short- and medium-term production planning
Conduct weekly and monthly production planning
Handle all relevant communications, such as internal and external sales as well as any product information requirements
Manage a retention store for the correct storing of products as per SOPs
Ensure adequate levels of raw materials and products to produce to demand
Procure materials when levels are low (Internal Procurement)
Conduct monthly stock counts to determine accurate and up-to-date stock levels, and action any discrepancies
Sterilise growth media by filtration, steam sterilisation and or irradiation - ViralUtilise sterilisation processes and autoclaves
Conduct weighing of chemicals for production
Request batch documents from QA
Measure and validate the Ph of mediums
Clean and rinse air and water filters before and after filtration
Conduct monthly sterility work to ensure viable samples
Compile equipment job cards of maintenance/repairs and share with EMU as and when required
Compile all relevant ERP/Batch documentation and conduct all relevant reporting
Mixing and steam sterilization of Bacterial and Small mediums for all departments
Utilise sterilisation processes and autoclaves
Conduct weighing of chemicals for production
Conduct required cleaning of the mixing plant
Measure and validate the Ph of mediums
Compile equipment job cards of maintenance/repairs and share with EMU as and when required
Compile all relevant ERP/Batch documentation and conduct all relevant reporting
Perform day-to-day work procedures according to ISO and quality standards
Ensure all work activities are strictly carried out according to the relevant quality assurance standards and protocols
Updating, writing and reviewing of all relevant SOPs
Accurately fill certificates and forms and verify sterility of products (SOPs and Batch documents)
Monitor, document and report on temperatures of cold rooms, freezers, fridges, water plant and incubators
Conduct monthly stock-take and verify against the ERP system
Risk and Compliance
Contribute towards the mitigation of the department's risk profile by implementing sound governance and compliance processes and tools to identify and manage risks
Adhere to all occupational safety requirements and regulations at all times
Support and provide evidence to all internal and external audit requirements where needed
Adhere to all relevant laws, policies and Standard Operating Procedures within scope of control.
Minimum requirements
National Diploma in Life Sciences NQF 6
2 Years' experience working in a pharmaceutical laboratory environment
Experience of working in an aseptic environment is a requirement.