AMD Scientist

Biovac; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

BIOVAC in South Africa's Western Cape seeks an AMD Scientist to lead DoE protocol design and laboratory execution for vaccine development. You will support high throughput and routine development, and validate methods with complex data interpretation.

As SME for Chemistry/Immunology platforms, you’ll enable tech transfers, write SOPs/WIs, and ensure compliance with cGMP and regulatory standards while maintaining quality and safety across operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Microbiology/Biochemistry/Chemistry/Process Engineering or equivalent.
• MSc or equivalent industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design DoE protocols for AMD Chemistry/Immunology platform.
• Conduct laboratory experiments to support high throughput and routine development.
• Execute analytical verification/qualification and develop new methods/strategies.
• Collect, analyze and interpret complex data sets.
• Serve as SME and operate relevant equipment for Chemistry/Immunology platforms.
• Assist with technology transfers between development and manufacturing.
• Write and compile SOPs, WI and technical documentation.
• Ensure compliance with cGMP, Medicines and Pharmacy Acts and internal policies.
• Support quality assurance culture and regulatory compliance.

Skills

DoE Design

Lab Experiments

Data Analysis

SME

Education

Bachelor's degree or diploma in Microbiology/Biochemistry/Chemistry/Process Engineering

Job description

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 AMD Scientist to join a goal-oriented team.

Job Purpose:

• Design of Experiment (DoE) protocols as required by the Analytical Method Development (AMD) Chemistry/Immunology platform.
• Laboratory experiments in order to support high throughput development, routine development and release.
• Execution of analytical verification / qualification of existing methods and development of new methods / strategies.
• Collection, analysis, application and interpretation of complex data sets results.
• Responsible as subject matter expert (SME) and operation of relevant equipment as it pertains to the Chemistry/Immunology Analytical platforms.
• Assist with technology transfers (inbound or outbound) from development to manufacturing, or manufacturing to manufacturing (including manufacture of material to be used in clinical trials).
• Responsible for writing and compiling of job-related SOPs, WI and Technical documentation.
• Responsible to ensure that the (name of department) department and its respective sections deliver services and solutions in alignment with pharmaceutical quality system requirements.
• Ensure compliance in accordance with the Medicines and Related Substances Act 101 of 1965 and the Pharmacy Act 53 of 1974, and the organization’s policies, procedures and other applicable laws.
• Continuously build and support a sound quality assurance culture aligned to cGMP within Biovac.

Minimum qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Microbiology/Biochemistry/Chemistry/Process Engineering or equivalent.

Preferred:

• MSc or equivalent industry experience Recognition is given to Prior Learning and practical experience.

Experience & industry knowledge:

• Strong experience in the Product development of vaccines and/or biologicals and associated equipment.
• Exposure and understanding of scientific principles that governs production of vaccines and /or biologicals.
• Knowledge of cGMP (SA, PIC, WHO) and GLP guidelines.
• Knowledge of bio-safety principles.
• Ability to work under biosafety level 3 containment
• Experience in having faced successfully local quality audits would be an advantage.

Preferred:

• Working knowledge of Pharmaceutical Manufacturing related legislation
• Experience in aseptic (sterile) manufacturing
• Experience in having faced successfully local and/ or international quality audits.
• Experience in general business management within a commercial environment

Applications deadline: 18 October 2026

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

We believe in the magic of diversity within teams and to achieve this, we do apply Employment Equity principles during our selection process where this is necessary to achieve such diversity.

Disclaimer:

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