3X- Validation Technician at Biovac

• 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 3X- Validation Technician to join a goal-oriented team.

QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED:

• Completed qualification within any field of Natural/Health Sciences/ Engineering.

NECESSARY EXPERIENCE & INDUSTRY KNOWLEDGE:

• Experienced in writing of technical documents.
• Basic experience in testing and troubleshooting practices.
• At least 6 months in a qualification / validation role within the pharmaceutical industry.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROLE:

Core Technical Delivery:

• Liaising with service providers.
• Participate in Process Development activities.
• Execution of validation processes: PD, PV, CV, CSV, Mapping, Cold Chain, Facility Decontamination, Periodic Reviews and Periodic Revalidations as per defined timelines and according to cGMP
• Assist equipment owners with identifying maintenance and calibration requirements.
• Participates in troubleshooting a wide range of problems which require creative thinking. Exercises significant technical discretion in design, execution, and interpretation, and pursues new validation/qualifications studies as a result of experimental outcomes.
• Communication status and any delays/ issues/ changes experienced during validation.
• Communicate with departments regarding validation planning and time needed on validation activities.
• Provide guidance to staff from other departments regarding the required content of procedures.
• Manage internal customer relations and communication.
• Ensure relevant OOS and OOT investigation non-conformances/ deviations, change controls and CAPAs are initiated and completed to the correct standard.
• Identify quality risks in the section and initiate risk management where required, e.g. to support investigation or choices.

Application Deadline: 21 November 2025