Manufacturing Scientist at Roche

Role and Responsibilities:

This role is a 12 month fixed term contract. The successful applicant will report to the Manufacturing Supervisor – Formulation and will form part of the Reagent Manufacturing – Formulation group within Roche Diagnostics Operations Cape Town. Responsibilities include and are not limited to:

• Receives incoming materials, services, and supplies by unpacking and checking goods against purchase orders and packing slips, and completing transactions in the ERP system.
• Ensures proper documentation is received for incoming materials (e.g. Certificates of Analysis, MSDS); establishes and maintains files for documentation from suppliers
• Labels and transfers approved material to appropriate temperature controlled storage locations
• Establishes an organized system and maintains raw material, consumable, and retained product inventories for manufacturing, managing both the physical storage of items and the electronic tracking systems
• Verifies raw material expiration dates, ensures adequate shelf-life for the life of the finished product, and manages the disposition of expired raw goods
• Pulls and issues material for manufacturing work orders
• Performs and/or assists in cycle count activities
• Monitors reorder points to ensure sufficient inventory levels for consumables, and initiates requisitions to keep stock at sufficient levels
• Completes electronic transactions in the company-wide ERP system, including receipts and work order completion
• Prepares documents, instructions, and other required paperwork for shipping as needed
• Assists manufacturing team with fill and finish, and final assembly activities
• Collaborates with Reagent Manufacturing’s customers to help maintain shared, temperature-controlled storage space
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• At least 2 years of experience with material handling/inventory control in a biotech/pharmaceutical/clinical laboratory manufacturing environment
• Experienced with computerized ERP systems for inventory management

Preferred Skills:

• Thorough working knowledge of relevant international ISO Standards (13485, 14971) and regulations (European medical devices directives) would be advantageous.
• The ability to work in an accurate and meticulous manner within specified time frames while planning daily and weekly activities on multiple levels.
• Accountability, the ability multitask, perform consistently under pressure and work without supervision.
• Excellent communication and personal task management skills.
• Positive attitude, a high level of self-motivation and the ability to work as part of a team.
• Proven track record of strong work ethic and drive to achieve.
• Ability to deal with and adapt to change.

Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.