Job Ref: KVVPI/ QA/002/01/2022
Job Purpose
The Quality Assurance Officers are directly involved in the execution of professional activities leading to the achievement of the departmental objectives, performance targets, strategy and the organizational mandate. They are the hands-on professionals.
Duties and Responsibilities

Executing the evaluation and signing off of laboratory records and documents
Troubleshooting existing products/processes in case of disruptions in the processes and drawing the corrective actions to be taken
Isolating and reporting the non-conforming products, reagents and materials to the senior Quality Assurance Officer for her/his attention
Monitoring storage conditions for materials and products and taking the necessary action in case of variation
Coaching attachés, interns and new staff in the laboratory under the supervision of the Senior Quality Officer
Executing safe disposal of biological and chemical waste materials
Recording the daily checks of cold rooms, hot rooms, incubators, liquid nitrogen tanks, fridges and freezers and taking action where necessary
Maintaining/keeping of working seeds used in vaccine production
Coordinating the decontamination of biological materials and glassware
Coordinating the cleaning, preparing and sterilizing of laboratory apparatus
Weighing of media components, media preparation and sterilization
Conducting tests of raw material, intermediates and new products
Analyzing experimental samples
Participating in development of Standard Operation Procedures
Collecting, preparing and managing of samples and specimens
Reporting their work related needs to the Senior Quality Assurance Officer
Operating within the boundaries of Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), Standard Operatin  Procedures (SOPs), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), International Standards Organization (ISO) requirements and biosafety and biosecurity measures
Using Laboratory Management Information System for data capturing, storage and retrieval
Reporting of dysfunctional laboratory equipment and machines for action
Prudent use of departmental resources to minimize wastage
Responsible for particular machines that they operate in the course of executing their duties

Academic and Professional Qualification

Bachelor’s Degree in Life Sciences such as Veterinary Sciences, Applied Science, Biological/Medical Laboratory Science any other relevant field OR Higher Diploma and Diploma in above disciplines from recognized institutions.

Work experience

Quality Assurance Officer II Entry level for degree holders OR worked as Quality Assurance Officer III for at least 3 years OR at least 5 years in a similar position in a relevant industry

Functional Skills, Behavioural Competencies/Attributes

Proficiency in computer applications
Good verbal and written communication skills
Be a team player
Attention to details
Stress tolerance
Results-driven
Time-management