Job Title: Production Assistants – Medical Diagnostic Devices (6 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 – Medical Diagnostic Devices supports the day-to-day operations of manufacturing and assembly lines for in vitro diagnostics (IVDs), including lateral flow test strips, reagent kits, and other medical devices. The role involves assisting in material preparation, device assembly, labeling, packaging, and maintaining cleanroom standards. The position is critical in ensuring production continuity and compliance with ISO 13485, cGMP, and internal quality systems. The ideal candidate should have good manual dexterity, an understanding of cleanroom discipline, and a strong commitment to accuracy and hygiene in a highly regulated environment.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist in preparing materials, consumables, and reagents required for diagnostic device production.
- Support device assembly processes including lamination, cutting, dispensing and striping under supervision.
- Label, pouch and box test kits and components as per product specifications and work instructions.
- Maintain proper gowning, hygiene and behavior in controlled and cleanroom areas.
- Ensure cleanliness of workstations and assist in environmental cleaning of production zones.
- Record batch activities, cleaning logs, and other entries in accordance with Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
- Handle, segregate, and store raw materials, intermediates, and finished devices per SOPs.
- Alert the supervisor of any deviations, defects, or abnormalities in production processes or equipment.
- Support routine stock replenishment and maintain inventory of consumables used in assembly operations.
- Participate in basic trainings related to GMP, ISO 13485, cleanroom operations, and occupational safety.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Minimum of Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE). A certificate in medical laboratory techniques, industrial production, or medical device assembly is an added advantage.
Experience and Competencies:
- Minimum of 1–2 years’ experience in medical device manufacturing, diagnostics or a cleanroom production environment.
- Understanding of basic manufacturing procedures, cleanroom behavior and hygiene standards.
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions with accuracy and attention to detail.
- Physically fit and able to work in repetitive assembly tasks for extended periods.
- Team-oriented with good discipline, integrity and communication skills.
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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