QC Student

The BBI Solutions aim to create a world where everyone has the opportunity for a better quality of life. We have served the global diagnostics industry for over 50 years and due to our continued growth, we are seeking a QC Student to join our team. This is a fixed term contract at our facility in Cape Town.

Role Overview

The Company will employ the student to conduct a Work-Place Learning experience in order for them to complete their Biotechnology / Analytical Chemistry diploma. They will be based in the QC laboratory reporting into the Laboratory Supervisor and may be required to work in production together with the QC Scientist & Microbiologist in order to gain experience in those areas of our business. They will be trained in our methods by our current QC Scientists & Microbiologist in routine and non-routine analyses of intermediate products. They will be included in investigation work that is carried out in compliance with laboratory systems in accordance with Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and ISO standards. The student will utilize specialized equipment and analytical techniques to provide support to operations, team members, including cross functional investigation.

Role Requirements

Key responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

1. Ensure that self-behaviour is aligned with company values and expectations.
2. Analysis of all samples according to the relevant specification and according to approved test methods and laboratory standards.
3. Recording and publishing/reporting of results to relevant personnel with the appropriate urgency to ensure SPC plotting.
4. Responsible for reporting the status of consumables/stock levels to the Laboratory Supervisor.
5. Report on specification results and conduct primary investigation of out of specification results.
6. Supports any testing for cross functional investigations.
7. Reports faulty equipment to the QC & Microbiology Laboratory Supervisor.
8. Adhere to and assist with company standards/programs e.g. Health and Safety programme, GLP and cGMP.
9. Apply and maintain standards by following the prescribed test method.
10. Take part in Gage R&R/Proficiency Testing when required.
11. Trend data pertaining to product performance characteristics.
12. Investigate out of specification results according to QMS OOS Guidelines and solve technical problems.
13. Conduct internal audits where required.
14. Ensure personal training plan is achieved.
15. Must have completed all subjects leading up to in-service training. Company not able to grant time off to student weekly to attend classes due to operational requirements.
16. Must be prepared to work overtime on weekends if requested.
17. Must keep a portfolio of evidence of all training and experience gained and ensure that the relevant training forms are completed and signed off by the trainer.
18. Must adhere to all criteria to meet the deliverables to complete their Workplace experience.
19. Adhere to workplace policies and procedures.
20. Log Out of Specification and Non-Conformances reports.
21. Close out Corrective Actions as per target dates and maintain compliance KPI >85%.
22. Provide solutions to specific technical challenges encountered with laboratory equipment and troubleshooting during Out of Specifications.
23. Provide solutions to service demands expected from laboratory team and meet daily sample testing targets.

If you are an internal employee applying for this vacancy you and your manager are required to complete an internal transfer form. This needs to be completed in full and attached to your application along with your CV and cover letter.

About BBI Solutions

BBI Solutions has been serving the global diagnostics industry for over 50 years, and is the world's largest independent producer of immuno-diagnostics reagents. We develop and manufacture critical components for the diagnostic industry, but also apply our expertise by delivering solutions that bring critical components together in the development and manufacture of point of care and conventional tests. Furthermore, our Novarum Mobile Diagnostic Platform complements across the diagnostics workflow to interpret and share assay results. This makes BBI unique among IVD suppliers.

Our range of immuno-diagnostics reagents includes human antigens, antibodies, enzymes and serum & plasma products. With manufacturing sites spanning four continents, we produce world-renowned labels for lateral flow, ELISA assay and biosensors, including our high-quality gold nanoparticles and glucose oxidase. The acquisition of German-based DIARECT AG in June 2020 established BBI as the leading provider of antigens in the autoimmune and tick-borne IVD markets.

Benefits

Here at BBI, we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and well-being of all our employees. They play a pivotal role in improving the quality of people's lives and are focused on delivering exceptional products and technologies. With our employees focused on others, we're focused on them. That's why, at BBI, we're dedicated to providing our employees with access to global resources and site specific benefits that support their health and wellbeing.

Recognising that our people are our strength, we offer an attractive benefits package to our employees:

1. 15 days Annual Leave
2. Birthday leave
3. Global Employee Wellbeing Programme
4. Reward and Recognition Programme
5. Commitment to Career Development
6. Refer A Friend Scheme
7. State of the Art Facilities – Certified Centres of Excellence

We're also focused on development, creating an environment that allows our employees to nurture their talent and empowers you to make a difference. This is achieved by providing our employees with access to learning opportunities to help achieve personal career goals.

Application Process

If this role sounds like it's for you, click 'apply' today. Once we've received your application, a member of our recruitment team will be in touch to arrange a call. On this call, we'll be able to tell you a lot more about working here at The BBI Group, how 'a day in the life' of this position looks and discuss the next stages of the recruitment process.

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Key Words

Antigen, Technician, Scientist, Science, Medical, MedicalDevice, LateralFlow, BBIGroup, BBISolutions, Laboratory, LabWork, CleanRoom, Manufacture, Manufacturing

" AA candidates will be given preference in line with our AA requirements; however, we will select candidates from all groups."