Process Technician

Job Advert Summary

Guided by its purpose to provide products for patients to alleviate pain and suffering and improve their quality of life, NBI’s vision is to be the leading African manufacturer and supplier of quality therapeutic proteins and diagnostic products.

National Bioproducts Institute NPC has a vacancy for the role of Process Technician. The successful incumbent will be required to:

Assist with the production of Polygam, Bioplasma, Albumin, Intragam and Hyperimmune Immunoglobulins that meet quality specifications and are GMP compliant.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced candidates.

Minimum Requirements

Grade 12 with minimum D mark in English and minimum D mark in math, science, biology or EMS.

Post Basic Pharmacy Assistant Qualification (preferred)

1 – 2 years’ experience in a pharmaceutical, chemical, food or biotechnology manufacturing or laboratory environment

Duties and Responsibilities

Assist with processing Process II Paste and V Paste

• Works with team members to prepare equipment by cleaning and sterilising as required
• Take sample for QC/QA as per protocol

Assist with completion of documentation

• Works with team members to complete written documentation as required by protocols & SOP’s

Maintain Equipment

• Monitor equipment performance
• Assist with calibrating 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 in utilizing the techniques of precipitation, centrifugation, inactivation, fractionation, filtration, dissolution, freeze-drying and ultra-filtration
• Use appropriate packaging for storage of in-process materials
• Dispose of waste products according to SOP’s
• Participates in audits of manufacturing area.
• Works within the team to assess and recommend methods for improving quality
• Ensure manufacturing area is clean and tidy
• Attend training courses as required

Comply with the OHS act

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

Core Competencies

• Personal Leadership
• Leading and Influencing Others
• Business Impact
• Managing Relationships
• Customer Focus
• Leadership
• Problem Solving/Analytical Thinking
• Technical/Professional Knowledge
• Accuracy/Attention to Detail
• Good communication (Oral and Written) and interpersonal skills