QC Supervisor Biological Testing

BIOVAC is one of the leading sterile vaccine manufacturers rooted in Africa with our core purpose being to protect life. We are looking to hire a dynamic passionate confident proactive and meticulous QC Supervisor: Biological Testing to join a goal-oriented team.

QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED:

• Degree or diploma in Immunology / Biotechnology / Biochemistry or equivalent.
• Recognition is given to Prior Learning and practical experience.

NECESSARY EXPERIENCE & INDUSTRY KNOWLEDGE:

• At least 4 years experience in sterile vaccine / pharmaceutical / biotech manufacturing industry with QC Laboratory.
• At least 1 year experience at supervisor level.
• Experience in quality and regulatory compliance within a cGMP facility.
• Experience in aseptic (sterile) manufacturing is preferred.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROLE:

• Driving continuous improvement plans and priorities through the implementation of appropriate tools or methodologies to proactively manage risk reduce wastage and to improve quality on site.
• Planning and assisting with routine laboratory testing.
• Co-ordinating testing of Stability analytical verification and/or analytical validation samples related to Biological testing and associated activities.
• Compiling data trends data analysis and associated reports related to Biological testing to the correct standard and on time.
• Reviewing of laboratory raw data and logbooks including OOS/MDDs and or OOT results from internal and/or external testing related to Biological testing.
• Ensuring that OOS/MDDs and OOT investigations are initiated and completed to the correct standard.
• Training and upskilling of analysts within Biological Testing.
• Training analysts on theoretical aspects of Biological testing with hands-on training approach by means of demonstration and supervision using test methods SOPs and other documentation and formal assessments.
• Performing formal competency assessments of performance (e.g. Endotoxin etc.)
• Selecting analytical test equipment for procurement and participating in equipment qualification e.g. review of qualification documents from a Biological perspective.
• Assisting in writing and updating of material and product specifications and test methods and standard operating procedures related to Biological testing.
• Participating in the selection and procurement of analytical test equipment and participation in equipment qualification (e.g. review of qualification documents.)
• Adhering to Pharmaceutical Quality System (PQS) requirements (e.g. SOPs CAPAs Deviations Risk Assessments and Change Controls.)
• Participating in quality audits and close out gaps and findings.
• Participating in inspections investigations risk management and quality review exercises.
• Participating in Biological testing related to technology transfers from other vaccine manufacturers and other project activities.
• Ensuring that DMS queries are attended to and resolved within a reasonable time as the System Owner.
• Co-ordinating Data Integrity in the QC Laboratory with reference to Biological testing with new and upcoming technologies (e.g. LIMS new hardware and software programs new technologies) when necessary.
• Co-ordinating Biological Risk assessments in accordance with cGMP guidelines (e.g. ICH Q9 ICH Q10 etc.)
• Assisting with implementation of the site Containment and Control Strategy (CSS) with reference to Biological testing.

Application Deadline: 14 October 2025

If you do not receive a response from us within three weeks of submitting your application please understand that your application was not successful.

Disclaimer:

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