Biopharma Manufacturing Technician - GMP & Up/Downstream

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 330,000 - 510,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement fund

Paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a meticulous Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing Technician to join a regulated production facility in Stellenbosch. You will operate and maintain complex bioprocessing equipment, execute manufacturing steps, and meticulously document all activities to ensure product quality and regulatory compliance.

The role emphasizes adherence to GMP, safety, and continuous improvement in a highly controlled environment, with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with bioprocessing techniques and equipment is required.
• Strong record-keeping and documentation skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to follow complex SOPs and regulatory guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain biopharmaceutical manufacturing equipment such as bioreactors, centrifuges, filtration systems and chromatography skids.
• Execute upstream and downstream processing steps per batch records and SOPs.
• Perform routine in-process testing and monitor critical process parameters.
• Maintain GMP-compliant production environment and adhere to safety regulations.
• Document all manufacturing activities, deviations and equipment logs in batch records and electronic systems.
• Participate in equipment qualification, validation activities, and troubleshooting.

Skills

Bioprocessing

Documentation

Detail-oriented

Education

National Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Microbiology, or related

Job description

Placements24 seeks a meticulous Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing Technician to join a regulated production facility in Stellenbosch. You will operate and maintain complex bioprocessing equipment, execute manufacturing steps, and meticulously document all activities to ensure product quality and regulatory compliance.

The role emphasizes adherence to GMP, safety, and continuous improvement in a highly controlled environment, with opportunities for professional development.