Production Assistant: Virology
Production Assistant: Virology
Position Details
Position Title: Production Assistant: Virology
Location: Roodeplaat
Classification: Permanent
Employment Equity: Preference will be given to EE applicants
Closing Date: 18 April 2024
Please take note:
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Deltamune may expire jobs at their own discretion.
Deltamune (Pty) Limited, an independent centre of excellence, is a South African-based biotechnology company. Our focus is on veterinary health offering vaccines on a commercial scale. Deltamune’s veterinary vaccine range includes registered and autogenous vaccines for poultry, ruminants and other species. Deltamune invites all suitably qualified and experienced candidates to apply for the following vacancy:
Position Purpose
The purpose of the job is to independently, and as directed, provide your services for the manufacturing of viral antigen and other biological products to enable GMP quality material to be produced for our customers. As for all team members, the Production Assistant: Virology is expected to champion Deltamune’s promise, brand, standards and values.
Key Accountabilities:
- Receiving and Packing of SPF eggs and duck egg
- Candling and marking of eggs according to the required route and standard
- Inoculation of embryonated eggs according to the required route with the relevant virus strains
- Harvesting of inoculated eggs as to maintain the minimum required yield followed by purifying and inactivating antigen
- Maintaining, monitoring and cleaning of other relevant production equipment, including washing of trays, bins, incubators etc
- Maintain plant cleaning and hygiene management for your area as to meet the required standard
- Correct handling of thermometers, weights, balances, pipettes within the scope of operations
- Preparation of Media and other Laboratory Reagents as required by the team leader
- Handle hazardous material in a manner consistent with OHSA requirements and related training
Deltamune (Pty) Limited, an independent centre of excellence, is a South African-based biotechnology company. Our focus is on veterinary health offering vaccines on a commercial scale. Deltamune’s veterinary vaccine range includes registered and autogenous vaccines for poultry, ruminants and other species. Deltamune invites all suitably qualified and experienced candidates to apply for the following vacancy:
Position Purpose
The purpose of the job is to independently, and as directed, provide your services for the manufacturing of viral antigen and other biological products to enable GMP quality material to be produced for our customers. As for all team members, the Production Assistant: Virology is expected to champion Deltamune’s promise, brand, standards and values.
Key Accountabilities:
- Receiving and Packing of SPF eggs and duck egg
- Candling and marking of eggs according to the required route and standard
- Inoculation of embryonated eggs according to the required route with the relevant virus strains
- Harvesting of inoculated eggs as to maintain the minimum required yield followed by purifying and inactivating antigen
- Maintaining, monitoring and cleaning of other relevant production equipment, including washing of trays, bins, incubators etc
- Maintain plant cleaning and hygiene management for your area as to meet the required standard
- Correct handling of thermometers, weights, balances, pipettes within the scope of operations
- Preparation of Media and other Laboratory Reagents as required by the team leader
- Handle hazardous material in a manner consistent with OHSA requirements and related training
Position Details
Position Title: Production Assistant: Virology
Location: Roodeplaat
Classification: Permanent
Employment Equity: Preference will be given to EE applicants
Closing Date: 18 April 2024
Please take note:
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Deltamune may expire jobs at their own discretion.
Specifications
Qualifications:
- Grade 12 with preferably Biology, Science and Mathematics as subjects
Knowledge / Experience:
- Knowledge and/or experience in basic computer skills advantageous
Skills / Attributes / Competencies:
- Excellent verbal communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including flexibility and the ability to work well in a team environment
- Must make provision for own transport
- Be able to work flexible hours
- Applicant must be energetic and healthy
- Alignment with Deltamune’s values and culture
Qualifications:
- Grade 12 with preferably Biology, Science and Mathematics as subjects
Knowledge / Experience:
- Knowledge and/or experience in basic computer skills advantageous
Skills / Attributes / Competencies:
- Excellent verbal communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including flexibility and the ability to work well in a team environment
- Must make provision for own transport
- Be able to work flexible hours
- Applicant must be energetic and healthy
- Alignment with Deltamune’s values and culture