Senior Product Quality Assurance Officer at The Kenya BioVax Institute

Job Purpose:

 Ensure compliance of the processes and products to established industry standards, specifications, and procedures, ensure quality system is implemented and its integrity maintained.

 Requirements

• A minimum of four (4) years relevant work experience; 
• Bachelor’s Degree in the following disciplines; Microbiology, Biomedical Engineering, Biology, Biometry, Medicine, Virology, Immunology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Applied biology, General biology, Animal Science, Medical Laboratory sciences, Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Science Environmental science or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Training in Current Good Manufacturing practices (cGMP) and Good Laboratory Practices (GLP);
• Training in Quality Management Systems; 
• Supervisory course lasting not less than two (2) weeks; 
• Proficiency in computer applications; and 
• Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.

Job Specification

Key Competencies and Skills

• Good analytical skills;
• Effective communication skills; 
• Interpersonal skills;
• Creativity and innovative;
• Result – driven;
• Integrity and professionalism 
• Team player. 

Key Duties & Responsibilities 

• Analyze raw materials, intermediates, standards and finished products;
• Ensure safety standards and cleanliness of laboratory are maintained; 
• Prepare deviation reports, testing protocols, and trend analyses in technical reports; 
• Conduct assessment on new technologies and methods to make recommendations regarding their usage; 
• Write/revise standard quality control operating procedures;
• Monitor storage conditions for materials and products; 
• Ensure performance and evaluation of in-process controls;
• Evaluate and sign Quality Assurance records;
• Implement Standard Operation Procedures;
• Undertake process validations and calibrations of control equipment; 
• Undertake drawing up equipment specifications and modifications;
• Prepare and submit periodic reports; 

Terms of Service 

The successful applicant will be appointed on permanent and pensionable terms.