Job Title: Production Assistants – Oral Solid Dosage (25 Jobs)
Organisation: Dei BioPharma Ltd
Duty Station: Matugga, Wakiso, Uganda
About the Company:
Dei BioPharma Ltd is a biotech and pharmaceutical research firm duly incorporated in Uganda, specializing in the development and manufacture of innovative medicines and vaccines. Our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility, situated in Matugga, Wakiso district, Uganda, shall produce high-quality medicines across a wide range of therapeutic areas.
Job Summary: The Production Assistant Oral Solid Dosage (OSD) Section provides hands-on support in the manufacturing of tablets and capsules by assisting with material handling, machine loading, cleaning and in-process operations under the guidance of Production Officers. The role spans across key OSD units including granulation, compression, encapsulation and coating. The Production Assistant ensures adherence to cGMP standards, proper documentation practices and contributes to the smooth and hygienic operation of the OSD manufacturing area.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist in weighing, sieving, and transferring raw materials and intermediates to various production stages.
- Support machine operators in granulation, compression, encapsulation and coating operations by ensuring timely material supply.
- Participate in cleaning and preparation of equipment and production rooms according to approved SOPs.
- Assist with loading and unloading of products on equipment such as blenders, tablet presses, coaters, and capsule fillers.
- Ensure segregation and proper labeling of in-process materials and waste in compliance with production protocols.
- Complete assigned entries in logbooks, cleaning records and batch documentation under supervision.
- Maintain good housekeeping in assigned production areas and ensure hygiene standards are met.
- Comply with gowning, safety, and hygiene procedures while working in classified OSD zones.
- Report any abnormal equipment behavior, deviations, or incidents to production supervisors.
- Participate in routine GMP and safety training and assist in equipment changeover activities.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- New Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) is required. Additional technical training or certification in pharmaceutical production or industrial operations is an added advantage.
Experience and Competencies:
- Minimum of 1–2 years’ experience in a pharmaceutical or related manufacturing environment.
- Familiarity with cGMP and production hygiene practices.
- Ability to understand and follow written procedures and work instructions.
- Physically fit and able to handle materials and work in a fast-paced production setting.
- Strong work ethic, attention to detail and ability to work as part of a team.
How to Apply:
All interested candidates who meet the required qualifications and experience are invited to submit their CVs, Cover Letter & Academic documents (addressed to the Human Resources Manager)
All Application documents should be merged as one document in PDF or .DOC / .DOCX, which should not exceed 10MB
Applications should be sent by email to [email protected] with the JOB TITLE IN THE SUBJECT LINE.
Should you not hear from us within twenty-one (21) days from the closing date of this advertisement, you may consider your application to be unsuccessful.
Deadline: 12th May 2025 by 5:00 PM
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