Overview Perform validation exercises of production and lab equipment, utilities, packaging and processes to ensure specific standard of compliance is met Responsibilities Planning and Operational Support
Act as a technical/ subject matter resource
Facilitate implementation of current processes
Identify gaps in current policies and procedures
Provide input into changes or improvements to processes, tools and techniques
Validation
Perform validation exercises in compliance with GMP standards and validation schedules
Maintain compliant status of equipment and processes
Qualification
Perform the relevant operational qualification protocols as per SOP to ensure new equipment / utilities/ packaging function as per intended use
Perform the relevant performance qualification protocols as per SOP to ensure new equipment / utilities/ packaging function as intended over time and within limits
Investigate and report OOE results, and perform re tests
Participate in change control assessments to ensure compliant status of affected equipment is not compromised
Conduct routine inspections of equipment and utilities to identify any deficiencies and ensure quality standards are being adhered to
Ensure documents and procedures to operate and maintain equipment are in place
Requalification
Assess and recommend re qualification of equipment and utilities as appropriate as per Protocol
Prepare and perform re qualification of equipment and utilities as per SOP
Reporting and Record-Keeping
Compile, maintain and update validation documentation as per SOP and QMS
Generate validation reports on a weekly/ monthly basis
Skills Required Background/experience
National Certification (N4 N6) or Trade Tested Artisan with 2 4 years related experience
Degree or equivalent qualification in Science (Chemistry, Microbiology) or Engineering (Chemical, Pharmaceutical or Process), or equivalent industry experience
Aseptic pharmaceutical manufacturing process and automated packing experience
Specific job skills
Comprehensive knowledge in the application of Qualification and Validation principles pertaining to aseptically filled products
Knowledge of control and instrumentation systems, electrical systems and reading of electrical diagrams
Pharmaceutical standards and compliance requirements
Ability to interpret and implement policies, processes and objectives
Competencies
Interrogating information
Maintaining accuracy
Following procedures
Technical writing
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