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Working at Qcil
Qcil’s vision is to become a center of excellence for the production of quality, affordable medicines and is proud to be the first WHO pre-qualified manufacturer of HIV/AIDS and Malaria treatments in the region.
To achieve this goal, Qcil employs professionals who are not only skilled and knowledgeable but also passionate about the pharmaceutical industry and making a positive impact. Currently, Qcil has over 500 employees, each of whom is dedicated to upholding high standards of quality and excellence in all aspects of our operations.
For more info, contact recruitment@qcil.com
Technology Transfer Officer
Reports to: Quality Control Manager
Section/Department: STORES/WAREHOUSE
Purpose
To provide scientific and technical expertise in analytical development to support the development, characterization, optimization, validation and transfer of new pharmaceutical formulations. The role will develop fit-for-purpose analytical procedures and generate reliable analytical data to support pre-formulation, formulation development, product quality, stability, regulatory requirements and successful transfer of products to manufacturing.
Key Responsibilities
Develop, optimize and implement analytical methods for new pharmaceutical formulations, ensuring that methods are fit for purpose and suitable for use throughout the product development process.
Conduct literature reviews to identify relevant scientific information, analytical approaches and regulatory requirements that support formulation and analytical development activities.
Develop and draft product specifications for new formulations, using applicable pharmacopoeial monographs, regulatory requirements and appropriately developed in-house analytical methods.
Characterize APIs, drug products and reference comparator products during pre-formulation and product development, interpret the results and prepare clear technical reports for the Formulation Development team.
Plan and conduct comparative dissolution studies between test products and reference comparator products to support assessment of pharmaceutical equivalence and formulation performance.
Develop and execute cleaning validation protocols for new products developed by Formulation Development and prepare the corresponding technical reports.
Develop and perform analytical method validation and verification studies, ensuring that analytical methods are reliable, reproducible and suitable for their intended purpose, and prepare the associated validation reports.
Support analytical method transfers when products move from Formulation Development to Manufacturing or Quality Control, ensuring that methods can be successfully and consistently implemented.
Develop stability study protocols, coordinate and conduct stability studies, evaluate analytical results and prepare comprehensive stability reports to support product development and quality assessment.
Conduct impurity profiling of drug substances and products, including the identification, characterization and quantification of impurities, and assess results against applicable acceptance criteria and regulatory requirements.
Design, coordinate and execute experimental studies related to biopharmaceutical characterization, and interpret and report the results to support drug product development.
Keep up to date with and support the evaluation of new analytical techniques, automated laboratory workflows and biorelevant testing approaches that can improve pharmaceutical development and analytical capability.
Prepare and maintain analytical protocols, reports, specifications, study records and other technical documentation required to support product development and technology transfer.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, or a closely related scientific discipline from a recognized institution.Experience
Minimum of 3 years working experience in a pharmaceutical laboratory environment.Skills and Competencies
Strong laboratory and analytical skills, with the ability to accurately perform, interpret and document analytical testing.
Working knowledge and hands-on experience with analytical instruments, particularly HPLC and GC.
Strong technical report writing, scientific documentation and data interpretation skills.
Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking abilities, with a systematic approach to investigating analytical issues.
Ability to troubleshoot analytical methods and identify potential causes of unexpected or atypical analytical results.
Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with cross-functional teams
Strong communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.
High level of attention to detail, scientific integrity and commitment to data quality and data integrity.
Good understanding of laboratory procedures, GMP/GLP requirements and applicable analytical standards.
How to Apply
Interested persons who meet the above requirements should hand deliver or email their applications and resumes with supporting documents, with the “Role Name” as the subject to the Qcil Front Desk, or recruitment@qcil.com.
Deadline for receiving applications: Friday 25th September 2026.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Qcil is an equal opportunity employer and therefore lobbying for the above position will lead to automatic disqualification.
STORES OFFICER
Section/Department: STORES/WAREHOUSE
Headcount: 01
Key Responsibilities
Dispense raw and packing materials
Responsible for handling damaged containers, returned stocks, rejected vendor materials
In charge of receipt and issuance of EMRMs and EMCM
Monitor housekeeping and maintain maximum hygiene and environmental standards
Responsible for receipt of raw and packing materials
Responsible for maintaining of daily records
Responsible for drafting/making documentations related to qualifications, SOPs, validations etc
Responsible for controlling and handling of damaged containers
Responsible for dispatch of finished goods
Responsible for GRN preparation on receipt of materials
Responsible for handling, storage and dispatch of rejected material to suppliers, returned goods, and recalled goods
Responsible for daily transactions in SAP system
Responsible for material movement
Responsible for receipt, storage and issuance of materials
Responsible for follow up of proper GMP while doing all the activities
Responsible for following proper labelling procedures
Responsible for keeping the entire department clean and in a good state of repair
Responsible for reviewing, proposing, carrying out impact assessment and implementation of changes through change control procedures
Responsible for receipt of daily production reports
Be involved in investigation of deviations
Be part of the team in risk management, CAPA and root cause analysis
Responsible for handling of miscellaneous items
Provide operational and quality support to warehouse(s) and Hydroxyurea operations to ensure effective implementation of approved procedures and compliance with GMP.
Any other assignments allocated by Stores Manager/ Team Leader from time to time
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Chemistry, Science Technology-Chemistry, Microbiology, Biotechnology, or a related field
a. Knowledge of SAP is added advantage
b. 2+ years’ experience within the Pharmaceutical Industry
c. Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint presentations), Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
d. High analytical mind, with exceptional problem-solving skills and attention to detail
e. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment, and adherence to cGMP and Quality Management Systems. A self-starter, creative, innovative, flexible and able to work well under pressure at work
f. Able to work shifts on any day of the week whenever required
How to Apply
Interested persons who meet the above requirements should hand deliver or email their applications and resumes with supporting documents, with the “Role Name” as the subject to the Qcil Front Desk, or recruitment@qcil.com.
Deadline for receiving applications: Friday 25th September 2026.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Qcil is an equal opportunity employer and therefore lobbying for the above position will lead to automatic disqualification.
SENIOR IT OFFICER
Section/Department: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Headcount: 01
Reporting Line Reports to: Head of IT
Works closely with: Systems Administrator, Network Engineer, all departments and System OEMs and vendors
Key Responsibilities
A. Manufacturing & Laboratory Systems Administration
i. Administer and support LIMS, Chromeleon data systems, analytical instrument workstations and production and packaging platforms.
ii. Manage users, roles, instrument connectivity, data storage, backup and archival for scientific systems.
iii. Maintain an accurate inventory of computerised systems covering criticality, GxP classification, versions, validation status and OEM support cover.
B. Server, Virtualisation & Core Infrastructure
iv. Administer the Windows Server estate and VMware ESXi environment — builds, hardening, patching under change control, capacity, monitoring and lifecycle.
v. Administer Active Directory, DNS and DHCP; support Group Policy and directory health.
vi. Perform backup operations for systems in scope and perform documented restoration tests to prove recoverability.
C. SOP Compliance, Change Control & Documentation
vii. Execute all work in strict accordance with QCIL IT SOPs and the Quality Management Systems
viii. Raise and close change records for every system change, including risk assessment, verification steps, rollback plan and post-implementation evidence.
ix. Maintain contemporaneous, attributable records for all incidents, changes, access grants, backups and interventions; log all work in the ITSM platform.
x. Draft and maintain SOPs, work instructions, configuration baselines and technical runbooks.
D. Data Integrity & Validation Support
xi. Enforce ALCOA+ data integrity principles; ensure audit trails are enabled, protected and available for review.
xii. Support Computerised System Validation activities — URS input, IQ/OQ/PQ execution and requalification following changes.
E. OEM & Vendor Technical Coordination
xiii. Act as QCIL’s technical counterpart to system OEMs — raise, evidence, escalate and close support cases within agreed service levels.
xiv. Plan and supervise all OEM remote and on-site interventions; verify change control approval is in place before any change is made.
xv. Maintain the support contract register, renewal calendar and escalation matrix.
F. Access Management, Security & Support
xvi. Administer user onboarding, role changes and offboarding across systems in scope; execute periodic User Access Reviews and remediate exceptions.
xvii. Support endpoint security, patch compliance and incident response in coordination with the managed security provider.
xviii. Provide responsive on-site support to Production, QC and Warehouse users, prioritising by production and quality impact.
xix. Perform root cause analysis on recurring incidents and implement permanent corrective actions.
G. DR, Audit & Projects
xx. Contribute to development and periodic testing of IT disaster recovery and business continuity plans for critical systems.
xxi. Provide IT evidence for internal audits, customer audits and regulatory inspections; close observations within agreed timelines.
xxii. Deliver assigned IT projects, upgrades and migrations to agreed scope, schedule and documentation standards.
H. Any other tasks as may be assigned from time to time by the Line Manager
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
Bachelor of Science degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering or a related field
a. Minimum of 4 years’ hands-on IT experience, including at least 2 years as a senior officer or specialist level with independent ownership of systems
b. Strong hands-on experience administering Windows Server, Active Directory and VMware ESXi
c. Experience supporting a Plant/Factory, Laboratory, or instrument-attached or operational technology systems where IT downtime halts a physical process
d. Experience working within a formal change control, documentation and audit regime
e. Experience managing OEM and third-party vendor technical support relationships; Experience with LIMS, Chromeleon, or comparable specialist platforms — strong advantage
f. Good teamwork, interpersonal skills and adherence to Quality Management Systems
g Self-starter, flexible and able to work well under pressure at work
h. Be observant, creative and innovative in line with the business needs
How to Apply
Interested persons who meet the above requirements should hand deliver or email their applications and resumes with supporting documents, with the “Role Name” as the subject to the Qcil Front Desk, or recruitment@qcil.com.
Deadline for receiving applications: Friday 18th September 2026.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Qcil is an equal opportunity employer and therefore lobbying for the above position will lead to automatic disqualification.
SENIOR IT OFFICER
Section/Department: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Headcount: 01
Reporting Line Reports to: Head of IT
Works closely with: Systems Administrator, Network Engineer, all departments and System OEMs and vendors
Key Responsibilities
A. Manufacturing & Laboratory Systems Administration
i. Administer and support LIMS, Chromeleon data systems, analytical instrument workstations and production and packaging platforms.
ii. Manage users, roles, instrument connectivity, data storage, backup and archival for scientific systems.
iii. Maintain an accurate inventory of computerised systems covering criticality, GxP classification, versions, validation status and OEM support cover.
B. Server, Virtualisation & Core Infrastructure
iv. Administer the Windows Server estate and VMware ESXi environment — builds, hardening, patching under change control, capacity, monitoring and lifecycle.
v. Administer Active Directory, DNS and DHCP; support Group Policy and directory health.
vi. Perform backup operations for systems in scope and perform documented restoration tests to prove recoverability.
C. SOP Compliance, Change Control & Documentation
vii. Execute all work in strict accordance with QCIL IT SOPs and the Quality Management Systems
viii. Raise and close change records for every system change, including risk assessment, verification steps, rollback plan and post-implementation evidence.
ix. Maintain contemporaneous, attributable records for all incidents, changes, access grants, backups and interventions; log all work in the ITSM platform.
x. Draft and maintain SOPs, work instructions, configuration baselines and technical runbooks.
D. Data Integrity & Validation Support
xi. Enforce ALCOA+ data integrity principles; ensure audit trails are enabled, protected and available for review.
xii. Support Computerised System Validation activities — URS input, IQ/OQ/PQ execution and requalification following changes.
E. OEM & Vendor Technical Coordination
xiii. Act as QCIL’s technical counterpart to system OEMs — raise, evidence, escalate and close support cases within agreed service levels.
xiv. Plan and supervise all OEM remote and on-site interventions; verify change control approval is in place before any change is made.
xv. Maintain the support contract register, renewal calendar and escalation matrix.
F. Access Management, Security & Support
xvi. Administer user onboarding, role changes and offboarding across systems in scope; execute periodic User Access Reviews and remediate exceptions.
xvii. Support endpoint security, patch compliance and incident response in coordination with the managed security provider.
xviii. Provide responsive on-site support to Production, QC and Warehouse users, prioritising by production and quality impact.
xix. Perform root cause analysis on recurring incidents and implement permanent corrective actions.
G. DR, Audit & Projects
xx. Contribute to development and periodic testing of IT disaster recovery and business continuity plans for critical systems.
xxi. Provide IT evidence for internal audits, customer audits and regulatory inspections; close observations within agreed timelines.
xxii. Deliver assigned IT projects, upgrades and migrations to agreed scope, schedule and documentation standards.
H. Any other tasks as may be assigned from time to time by the Line Manager
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
Bachelor of Science degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering or a related field
a. Minimum of 4 years’ hands-on IT experience, including at least 2 years as a senior officer or specialist level with independent ownership of systems
b. Strong hands-on experience administering Windows Server, Active Directory and VMware ESXi
c. Experience supporting a Plant/Factory, Laboratory, or instrument-attached or operational technology systems where IT downtime halts a physical process
d. Experience working within a formal change control, documentation and audit regime
e. Experience managing OEM and third-party vendor technical support relationships; Experience with LIMS, Chromeleon, or comparable specialist platforms — strong advantage
f. Good teamwork, interpersonal skills and adherence to Quality Management Systems
g Self-starter, flexible and able to work well under pressure at work
h. Be observant, creative and innovative in line with the business needs
How to Apply
Interested persons who meet the above requirements should hand deliver or email their applications and resumes with supporting documents, with the “Role Name” as the subject to the Qcil Front Desk, or recruitment@qcil.com.
Deadline for receiving applications: Friday 18th September 2026.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Qcil is an equal opportunity employer and therefore lobbying for the above position will lead to automatic disqualification.