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Position: Finished Goods Technician

Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Department: Production

Location: Salt River, Cape Town (onsite)

Experience: Matric / High school diploma or Associates degree and 3-4+ years of industry experience in lieu of an undergraduate degree or: An undergraduate degree in a relevant life science discipline and 0-2+ years in a biotech or related industry.

WMG is inviting applications for the full-time position of Finished Goods Technician in our Cape Town Office. This position will be responsible for bulk liquid manufacturing, filling of vials, kit assembly, laboratory & inventory maintenance and will contribute to process improvements.

The successful candidate will thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced working environment and contribute directly to our company culture and success. The position provides an opportunity to grow and develop laboratory skills and techniques in the production department

Responsibilities

• Product Fulfillment
  • Bulk Manufacturing - Measure and combine liquid and solid raw materials
  • Titrating, diluting, filtering bulk products
  • Component Manufacturing - Label, de-cap, fill, cap, and inspect vials
  • Kit Manufacturing - Label, prepare kit boxes, assemble and inspect finished product
• General Operations
  • Support and maintain the compliance of the Watchmaker Genomics quality standards of ISO 13485
  • Weigh and measure raw materials using common laboratory equipment, ability to read to the correct decimal place
  • General laboratory and equipment maintenance
  • Adhere to inventory control procedures
  • Contribute to process improvements
  • Follow SOPs and proper laboratory technique
  • Additional responsibilities as assigned

Skills and Requirements

The ideal candidate will have experience in biotech industry manufacturing, quality control and quality assurance. Basic knowledge of or experience with temperature sensitive materials, enzyme production, Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS), ISO 13485 compliance or ERP/inventory management software is a plus.

The following skills and experience are requirements for the position:

• Ability to pipette liquids, weigh powders and accurately identify and record measurements
• Ability to quickly learn and execute on basic laboratory techniques
• Computer literacy in spreadsheets, excel and word processing software
• Excellent organizational skills and outstanding attention to detail
• The ability to multitask, perform constantly under pressure and work without supervision
• Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to work as an effective member of a team
• Ability to work on their feet and lift up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

The following are preferred:

• Drafting/revising and publishing of work instructions and/or standard operating procedures
• Experience with high-growth start-up environments
• Basic understanding of ISO 13485 and/or experience working in an ISO compliant facility
• Aseptic Technique
• Experience with GMP - good manufacturing practices and GDP - good document practices.

Education

• Matric / High school diploma or Associates degree and 3-4+ years of industry experience in lieu of an undergraduate degree or An undergraduate degree in a relevant life science discipline and 0-2+ years in a biotech or related industry

Application Requirements

To apply for the position, please submit the following in a PDF format on watchmakergenomics.com:

• Letter of motivation (upload where it says cover letter)
• Resume or Curriculum vitae, highlighting relevant qualifications and experience

Applications without a Letter of Motivation will not be considered. Applicants must be South African or be eligible to work in South Africa and already possess the necessary work permits or visas, or be able to obtain them before responding to this vacancy.

To ensure your application is considered, please submit it by 12 January 2026. Please note that this position may close earlier if we receive a high volume of applications. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

If selected to participate in the interview process, the names and contact information of three professional references who are able to assess your suitability for the position in terms of the specified requirements will be requested. We will also request a current payslip.

NO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES PLEASE

We are only accepting direct applications for this position. We are not working with external recruiters or agencies at this time. Unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from third-party recruiters will not be considered and will be deemed the property of Watchmaker Genomics

SOUTH AFRICA - WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

Watchmaker Genomics is committed to being an equal opportunity employer and creating a culturally diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, or veteran status or any other characteristics as protected by applicable law.

All applicants will be asked if they are currently eligible to work in South Africa. South African citizens are preferred.

This position may be subject to pre-employment checks, including driving history check, drug screening and a background check for any convictions directly related to its duties and responsibilities. All pre-employment checks will comply with all applicable laws.