CAPE TOWN OFFICE
The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) strives to improve the nation’s health and quality of life by funding and conducting relevant and leading health research. It further aims to promote equity, career development and progression.
CSSFF-SAMRC INTERNSHIP x20
Duration: 6 Month Contract
The CSSFF-SAMRC Internship Training Programme is a partnership to train and build the African workforce in biopharmaceutical manufacturing in Africa. The programme is geared to enhance Africa’s health and biotechnology human capital and is an open call to candidates to specifically grow Africa’s workforce in vaccine manufacturing. Candidates who have graduated with a degree in health sciences, life sciences, chemistry (including process and analytical chemistry), chemical engineering, pharmacy and allied science degrees that are relevant for the health and biotechnology sector and for vaccine manufacturing are invited to apply. The lab-based training programme will cover rudimentary skills (both laboratory and soft skills) required in biopharmaceutical manufacturing and will extend through to key processes involved in up- and down-stream biopharmaceutical manufacturing and is based in Cape Town for the 6-month period. There is a possibility for an industry-related extension for an additional 4 months based on learning outcomes and specific performance criteria.
Learning Outcomes:
- Technical laboratory-based skills
- Biopharmaceutical manufacturing processes
- Research report writing
- Organization and management of data
Core Requirements:
- Completed BSc or Honours degree in microbiology or biochemistry (or degree related to biopharmaceutical manufacturing)
- Interest in and some understanding of biopharmaceutical manufacturing
- Brief motivation on how this Programme will benefit your career and why you are suited for it (300 words max)
- Computer literacy
Terms & Conditions: The SAMRC retains the right not to make an appointment. In accordance with the SAMRC’s Employment Equity Plan, preference will be given to suitably qualified candidates from the designated groups. For this reason, we require race, gender and disability status to be specified. Disabled persons are encouraged to apply. By submitting your application, SAMRC concludes that you are a competent person to consent and that you are giving consent to the SAMRC to process and further process all personal information contained in the application in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act, Act No 4 of 2013 (as amended). The SAMRC does its best to provide the most accurate information; however, if there is anything wrong and unclear applicants are encouraged to contact the HR Recruitment Office at 021-938 0648 before the closing date.
A stipend will be granted per month.
Closing date: 4 November 2024
PLEASE QUOTE THE REFERENCE NUMBER (R788A) IN ALL COMMUNICATIONS. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT YOUR SUBMISSION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED SHOULD YOUR APPLICATION NOT BE ACCOMPANIED BY THE REQUIRED INFORMATION AND DOCUMENTATION.