3 Production Officer – Granulation
2025-05-09T09:16:04+00:00
Dei BioPharma
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FULL_TIME
Matugga
Uganda
00256
Uganda
Healthcare
Healthcare
2025-05-12T17:00:00+00:00
Uganda
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Job Summary:
The Production Officer Granulation is responsible for supervising and executing granulation processes for oral solid dosage forms in accordance with approved Batch Manufacturing Records (BMRs) and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP). This includes wet granulation, dry granulation, fluid bed drying, milling and blending operations using equipment such as Rapid Mixer Granulators (RMGs), Fluid Bed Dryers (FBDs) and oscillating mills. The officer will ensure adherence to process parameters, perform in-process checks, manage documentation and coordinate with quality and maintenance teams to maintain compliance, efficiency, and batch integrity. The ideal candidate must demonstrate technical expertise in granulation techniques, process troubleshooting, and GMP documentation within a regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Supervise granulation processes for the manufacture of tablets and capsules following approved Batch Manufacturing Records (BMRs).
- Operate and monitor granulation equipment including Rapid Mixer Granulators (RMG), Fluid Bed Dryers (FBD), wet and dry mills and blending units.
- Ensure adherence to process parameters such as binder addition, impeller speed, drying temperature and moisture content.
- Conduct and record in-process checks such as granule size, Loss on Drying (LOD) and bulk/tapped density.
- Review and complete all batch-related documentation ensuring compliance with cGMP and ALCOA+ data integrity principles.
- Coordinate with QA and maintenance teams to ensure timely clearance, equipment readiness and resolution of any deviations.
- Lead and train granulation operators ensuring strict compliance to production protocols and safety procedures.
- Participate in validation, process optimization and scale-up activities for new or existing products.
- Maintain cleanliness and proper status labeling of equipment, rooms and materials throughout production.
- Support audit readiness by ensuring proper documentation, traceability and housekeeping.
Academic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree or Higher Diploma in Pharmacy, Industrial Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or a related scientific field from a recognized institution.
Experience and Competencies:
- Minimum of 3–4 years of experience in granulation within a GMP-compliant pharmaceutical manufacturing facility.
- In-depth understanding of granulation techniques (wet/dry), process control and equipment operation.
- Proven ability to supervise production lines and manage production teams.
- Sound knowledge of cGMP, documentation standards, and in-process quality control.
- Experience in product transfer, scale-up and validation activities is an added advantage.
Strong communication, leadership and organizational skills.
Supervise granulation processes for the manufacture of tablets and capsules following approved Batch Manufacturing Records (BMRs). Operate and monitor granulation equipment including Rapid Mixer Granulators (RMG), Fluid Bed Dryers (FBD), wet and dry mills and blending units. Ensure adherence to process parameters such as binder addition, impeller speed, drying temperature and moisture content. Conduct and record in-process checks such as granule size, Loss on Drying (LOD) and bulk/tapped density. Review and complete all batch-related documentation ensuring compliance with cGMP and ALCOA+ data integrity principles. Coordinate with QA and maintenance teams to ensure timely clearance, equipment readiness and resolution of any deviations. Lead and train granulation operators ensuring strict compliance to production protocols and safety procedures. Participate in validation, process optimization and scale-up activities for new or existing products. Maintain cleanliness and proper status labeling of equipment, rooms and materials throughout production. Support audit readiness by ensuring proper documentation, traceability and housekeeping.
Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Industrial Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry or a related scientific field from a recognized institution. Experience and Competencies: Minimum of 3–5 years of relevant experience in a pharmaceutical or regulated manufacturing environment. Demonstrated experience working with controlled environmental chambers (stability or incubation) and understanding of ICH stability requirements. Familiarity with GDP, cGMP, and basic laboratory operations related to sample handling and documentation. Ability to read and interpret temperature/humidity monitoring charts, and to respond appropriately to deviations. Basic understanding of Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and internal documentation control systems. Attention to detail, reliability, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Prior experience supporting audits and inspections will be an added advantage
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Vacancy title:
3 Production Officer – Granulation
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Healthcare, Category: Healthcare]
Jobs at:
Dei BioPharma
Deadline of this Job:
Monday, May 12 2025
Duty Station:
Matugga | Uganda | Uganda
Summary
Date Posted: Friday, May 9 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
Job Summary:
The Production Officer Granulation is responsible for supervising and executing granulation processes for oral solid dosage forms in accordance with approved Batch Manufacturing Records (BMRs) and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP). This includes wet granulation, dry granulation, fluid bed drying, milling and blending operations using equipment such as Rapid Mixer Granulators (RMGs), Fluid Bed Dryers (FBDs) and oscillating mills. The officer will ensure adherence to process parameters, perform in-process checks, manage documentation and coordinate with quality and maintenance teams to maintain compliance, efficiency, and batch integrity. The ideal candidate must demonstrate technical expertise in granulation techniques, process troubleshooting, and GMP documentation within a regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Supervise granulation processes for the manufacture of tablets and capsules following approved Batch Manufacturing Records (BMRs).
- Operate and monitor granulation equipment including Rapid Mixer Granulators (RMG), Fluid Bed Dryers (FBD), wet and dry mills and blending units.
- Ensure adherence to process parameters such as binder addition, impeller speed, drying temperature and moisture content.
- Conduct and record in-process checks such as granule size, Loss on Drying (LOD) and bulk/tapped density.
- Review and complete all batch-related documentation ensuring compliance with cGMP and ALCOA+ data integrity principles.
- Coordinate with QA and maintenance teams to ensure timely clearance, equipment readiness and resolution of any deviations.
- Lead and train granulation operators ensuring strict compliance to production protocols and safety procedures.
- Participate in validation, process optimization and scale-up activities for new or existing products.
- Maintain cleanliness and proper status labeling of equipment, rooms and materials throughout production.
- Support audit readiness by ensuring proper documentation, traceability and housekeeping.
Academic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree or Higher Diploma in Pharmacy, Industrial Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or a related scientific field from a recognized institution.
Experience and Competencies:
- Minimum of 3–4 years of experience in granulation within a GMP-compliant pharmaceutical manufacturing facility.
- In-depth understanding of granulation techniques (wet/dry), process control and equipment operation.
- Proven ability to supervise production lines and manage production teams.
- Sound knowledge of cGMP, documentation standards, and in-process quality control.
- Experience in product transfer, scale-up and validation activities is an added advantage.
Strong communication, leadership and organizational skills.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 36
Level of Education: associate degree
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