Position Reagent Manufacturing Scientist - Roche Diagnostics, Cape Town (1-year fixed-term contract). Responsibilities Conduct and monitor production activities or laboratory experiments using established procedures or batch records, ensuring quality, timeliness, and workflow management. Maintain accuracy and quality of production work or testing activities, summarizing batch or experimental results in clear reports and documentation. Communicate results, experimental outcomes, and project status to supervisors, highlighting significant findings or critical issues. Analyze and interpret test results and experimental data using data analysis software, spreadsheets, or quantitative methods. Present findings at internal team meetings as required. Document methodologies and results in batch records or laboratory notebooks, ensuring timely, accurate, and consistent record-keeping. Troubleshoot equipment or instrumentation issues, analyze problems, and implement solutions with guidance. Maintain positive internal and cross-functional relationships, and engage with customers where applicable. Perform other duties assigned by management. Qualifications and Experience Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Chemical/Biochemical Engineering, or related scientific discipline, or equivalent combination of education and work experience. At least 3 years of relevant industry experience or general laboratory experience. Hands-on experience with standard molecular biology and biochemistry laboratory techniques. Ability to follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Manufacturing Instructions (MI) and Work Instructions (WI). Experience with protein purification techniques and enzyme analysis. Experience with AKTAs (FPLC) or HPLC advantageous. Working knowledge of relevant international ISO Standards (13485) advantageous. Proficient in computer use with basic word-processing and spreadsheet applications. Excellent written and verbal communication, task management, and multitasking skills. Capability to work without supervision under pressure. Additional Requirements Travel Required: 0% based on business needs. Benefits This is a 1-year fixed-term contract; relocation benefits are not available for this role. Equal Opportunity Employer Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr