2X AMD Chemistry Scientist | 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 AMD Chemistry Scientist to join a goal-oriented team.

QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED:

• Bachelors degree or diploma in Microbiology/Biochemistry/Chemistry/Process Engineering or equivalent.
• Recognition is given to Prior Learning and practical experience.

NECESSARY EXPERIENCE & INDUSTRY KNOWLEDGE:

• 2–3 years of hands-on High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) experience, including method development, validation, and troubleshooting, preferably in a pharmaceutical, vaccine, or biologicals environment.
• Strong experience in the Product development of vaccines and/or biologicals and associated equipment.
• Proven hands-on expertise in HPLC, including method development, validation, and troubleshooting, preferably in a vaccine, biologicals, or pharmaceutical setting.
• Exposure and understanding of scientific principles that governs production of vaccines and /or biologicals.
• Knowledge of cGMP (SA, PIC, WHO) and GLP guidelines.
• Knowledge of bio-safety principles.
• Ability to work under biosafety level 3 containment.
• Experience in having faced successfully local quality audits would be an advantage.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROLE:

• Laboratory Administration including Budgeting and Cost Control (Assists with group/ unit budgeting, follows a cost-conscious culture within own department/ group/ unit).
• Ensure services are delivered to all internal and/ or external stakeholders as defined and as per agreed timelines.
• Risk and Anticipation Mitigation to ensure that all work done is in accordance with current standards/processes and assist Senior Scientist/Group Leader to identify anticipated risks impacting group/ unit/ team.
• Develop and implement HPLC-based analytical methods to support in-process control, and final product characterization.
• Perform routine HPLC analysis, interpret data, and troubleshoot assays to ensure accuracy and reliability.
• Follow cGMP guidelines and ensure all Change Controls/ NCRs etc. are effectively managed to support QAs processes.
• Mitigate obvious risks on site and submit job cards to address facility issues/ risks as per the process set by Engineering.
• Close all actions assigned to self/ staff member as per EHS committee agreed deadlines.
• Responsible for providing assistance, guidance, problem solving or input to the operational departments as required and agreed.
• Responsible and accountable for the generation of applicable documentation in accordance with current scientific, GMP and GDP guidelines.
• Responsible for biological product and process development, which could include upstream (microbial cultivation) and down- stream processes (purification) and analytical method development (microbial, immunological, chemical).
• Responsible for experimental design, planning, execution, problem solving and recording.
• Assist with technology transfers from development to manufacturing (including manufacture of material to be used in clinical trials).
• Responsible and accountable for the generation of applicable documentation in accordance with current scientific, GMP and GDP guidelines.
• Driving Innovation and Continuous Improvement
• Compilation of Deviations, Change Controls, CAPAs

Application Deadline: 15 January 2026