Organisation: Dei BioPharma Ltd
Duty Station: Matugga, Wakiso, Uganda
About the Company:
Dei BioPharma Ltd is a biotech and pharmaceutical research firm duly incorporated in Uganda, specializing in the development and manufacture of innovative medicines and vaccines. Our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility, situated in Matugga, Wakiso district, Uganda, shall produce high-quality medicines across a wide range of therapeutic areas.
Job Summary: Dei BioPharma Ltd., a Drugs and Vaccines Manufacturing Plant is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Granulation Officer. The Granulation Officer will be responsible for overseeing the granulation process within the pharmaceutical production unit. This includes the preparation, operation, and optimization of granulation equipment used in the manufacturing of solid dosage forms such as tablets and capsules. The role ensures adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and compliance with safety and quality standards.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Adhere to and follow the SOP’s, current Good Manufacturing Practices, and good documentation practices throughout the Granulation/blending process.
- Follow entry – exit procedure, personnel hygiene requirement and cleaning of change room as per SOP.
- Daily Maintenance and record of machine change parts of granulation and Tool room
- Set up equipment such as high-shear mixers, fluid bed dryers, and granulators as required for production.
- To perform the Batch-to-Batch cleaning and Product to Product cleaning of granulation/ blending area and equipment as per SOP.
- Record temperature, humidity, and pressure differential of granulation/blending and related
- To perform the daily balance verification and Monthly calibration in granulation/blending and respective area.
- Receiving of raw material from Dispensing stores to granulation/blending area and granules store to blending area
- Filling of necessary documents, labeling, checklist, and annexure for each step of granulation / blending processes.
- Verification of API, raw materials, and granules against the batch manufacturing record.
- To fill up the data in PLC as per BMR and check
- it by concern production Chemist.
- To do granulation and blending of batch as per the BMR and SOP.
- On-line entry in all daily record accurately and in legible way.
- In-process checks of granulation/blending parameters as per the frequency given in BMR
- Ensure all granulation processes comply with GMP, regulatory requirements, and Dei BioPharma’s internal quality standards.
- Monitor the granulation process to detect any quality issues and take corrective actions.
- To intimate immediate supervisor for if any rejection during operation and to follow instruction for rectification.
- Weighing of granules and transfer blending area with proper labeling.
- Weighing of blend and transfer to granules stores/ capsule blend stores area.
- To follow systematic charge handover as per the shift schedule.
- Responsible for any other job assigned by reporting authority.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Analytical Chemistry or a related field.
- An advanced Degree (master’s) in a relevant field is an advantage but not required.
Experience:
- 2-3 years of experience in a granulation or pharmaceutical manufacturing role.
Job knowledge:
- Knowledge of granulation processes and solid dosage manufacturing.
- Proficiency in using granulation equipment such as high-shear mixers, fluid bed dryers, and mills.
- Familiarity with GMP and pharmaceutical regulatory standards.
- Language: English level IV (Advanced knowledge) Reading/Writing/Speaking is required.
Skills and abilities:
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow procedures rigorously.
- Good communication skills for reporting and team collaboration.
- Problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to process improvements.
- Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
- Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills
Qualifications: All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: Dei BioPharma Ltd. provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation.
How to Apply:
All interested candidates who meet the required qualifications and experience are invited to submit their CVs, Cover Letter & Academic documents (addressed to the Head Human Capital)
All Application documents should be merged as one document in PDF or .DOC / .DOCX, which should not exceed 10MB
Applications should be sent by email to [email protected] with the
JOB TITLE IN THE SUBJECT LINE.
Deadline: 21st October 2024 by 5:00PM
NB: Should you not hear from us within fourteen (14) days from the closing date of this advertisement, you may consider your application to be unsuccessful.
