Finished Goods Technician

1 week ago

Cape Town, South Africa Watchmaker Genomics Full time

**Position**: Finished Goods Technician

**Position Type**: Full-Time, Permanent

**Department**: Production

**Location**: Saltriver, Cape Town (onsite)

**Experience**: Matric / High school diploma or Associates degree and 3-4+ years of industry experience in lieu of an undergraduate degree or: An undergraduate degree in a relevant life science discipline and 0-2+ years in a biotech or related industry.

**Position description**

**Responsibilities**

**Product Fulfillment**
- Bulk Manufacturing - Combine liquid and solid raw materials
- Titrating, dilutions, filtering bulk products
- Component Manufacturing - Label, de-cap, fill, cap, and inspect vials
- Kit Manufacturing - Label, prepare kit boxes, assemble and inspect finished product

**General Operations**
- Support and maintain the compliance of the Watchmaker Genomics quality standards of ISO 13485
- Weigh and measure raw materials using common laboratory equipment, ability to read to the correct decimal place
- General laboratory and equipment maintenance
- Adhere to inventory control procedures
- Contribute to process improvements
- Follow SOPs and proper laboratory technique
- Additional responsibilities as assigned

**Skills and Requirements**

The following skills and experience are requirements for the position:

- Ability to pipette liquids, weigh powders and accurately identify and record measurements
- Ability to quickly learn and execute on basic laboratory techniques
- Computer literacy in spreadsheets, excel and word processing software
- Excellent organizational skills and outstanding attention to detail
- The ability to multitask, perform constantly under pressure and work without supervision
- Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to work as an effective member of a team
- Ability to work on their feet and lift up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

The following are preferred:

- Drafting/revising and publishing of work instructions and/or standard operating procedures
- Experience with high-growth start-up environments
- Basic understanding of ISO 13485 and/or experience working in an ISO compliant facility
- Aseptic Technique

**Education and Experience**
- Matric / High school diploma or Associates degree and 3-4+ years of industry experience in lieu of an undergraduate degree or an undergraduate degree in a relevant life science discipline and 0-2+ years in a biotech or related industry

**Application Procedure**
- Letter of motivation (upload where it says cover letter)
- Resume or _Curriculum vitae_, highlighting relevant qualifications and experience

If selected to participate in the interview process, the names and contact information of three professional references who are able to assess your suitability for the position in terms of the specified requirements will be requested.

**_ WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER_**
- Watchmaker Genomics is committed to being an equal opportunity employer and creating a culturally diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, or veteran status or any other characteristics as protected by applicable law._
- All applicants will be asked if currently eligible to work in South Africa; and if now or in the future will require visa sponsorship to continue working in South Africa._

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