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 Quality Control Packing Material Analyst. The candidate will be responsible for sampling and testing of incoming supplies of packaging materials in an effective, efficient and compliant manner and fulfill the need of internal customers.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- To organize and perform sampling and testing of all incoming supplies of packaging materials that are intended for packaging of different products at the site in accordance with the current approved methods.
- To scrutinize the draft artworks of printed packaging components against the approved labeling text, technical drawings and company policy & procedures and get authorize from relevant stake holders.
- Maintain the repository of approved, valid Artworks and ensure that only current versions are issuing to the printers / suppliers.
- To monitor the validities of the approved packaging materials and plan their re-sampling and re-testing at stipulated time intervals till the allocated expiry dates.
- To prepare material specifications and standard test methods for packaging materials in accordance with the current/established standards and requirements.
- To prepare the standard operating procedures for the activities pertinent to the sampling & testing of packaging materials and Artworks management.
- Maintain the analytical & checking records as per the Quality Control system.
- Manage the retention samples of packaging components for future references.
- Maintain the analytical equipment in workable conditions at all times, to facilitate timely analysis.
- To report monthly KPIs of packaging material laboratory on prescribed format
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related scientific discipline.
- An advanced Degree (master’s) in a relevant field is an advantage but not required.
Experience:
- 2-3 years of experience in a pharmaceutical quality control laboratory, for the testing of packaging materials and artworks checking.
Job knowledge:
- Understanding of quality control standards and regulatory requirements specific to the pharmaceutical or biopharma industry. Ability to apply regulatory knowledge to ensure compliance in all testing and documentation processes.
- Language: English level IV (Advanced knowledge) Reading/Writing/Speaking is required.
Skills and abilities:
- Proficiency in laboratory techniques and procedures.
- Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)
- Good Documentation Practices (GDP) with regulatory guidelines from agencies such as the FDA, EMA, or WHO.
- Regulatory Knowledge
- Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills
- Software Proficiency (like, MS Office, Adobe Illustrator will be an added value)
- Attention to Details o Organizational Skills
- Continuous Learning
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.
