Scientific Officer (post level 9) (Job ID: 5700) at University of the Free State

Duties and responsibilities:

• Perform environmental microbiological monitoring.
• Perform water quality testing for chemical and biological contamination.
• Perform the necessary laboratory testing on biological products, including data capture and verification.
• Perform the necessary QC management associated with microbiological and biological product testing.
• Perform reviews of biological product manufacturing protocols.
• Perform equipment maintenance and calibration checks in allocated laboratories.

Inherent Job requirements:

• B.Sc. or B. Tech. degree on NQF Level 7 or a three-year national diploma on NQF Level 6 in Medical Technology in a Biological Science related field. 
• Minimum of one (1) year practical experience in Microbiological culture methods.

Recommendations:

• Experience in working in an ISO 17025 accredited, GMP licensed or similarly regulated environment.
• Knowledge of the relevant guidance documents related to the testing, control and regulation of biological medicines and vaccines; these include documents published by the SAHPRA, WHO, EDQM, CHMP and ICH. 
• Knowledge of statistical analysis of data.
• Laboratory equipment operation and maintenance and calibration checks.
• Practical experience in one or more of the following technologies:
• Environmental Microbiological Monitoring. 
• Endotoxin testing by Chromogenic Kinetic Method.

Please ensure that all relevant documentation is attached to your application. 

• A detailed curriculum vitae and cover letter. 
• Copies of qualifications (please provide the SAQA accreditation in the case of foreign qualifications).
• A copy of your identity document.
• Proof of registration with a Professional Body (if applicable).
• A copy of your driver’s license (if applicable).
• Confirmation of employment from current employer / last employer if unemployed (only applicable to external applicants).