About the role
Are you interested in working in a highly specialized pharmaceutical production environment where quality, precision and safety are essential?
As a Junior Manufacturing Technician, you will contribute to the manufacturing of radiopharmaceutical products in Baarle-Nassau. You will work hands-on with production equipment, chemical processes and radioactive materials while following strict GMP, quality and safety procedures.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with an MBO-level technical, chemical, laboratory or process background who is looking to develop further within pharmaceutical manufacturing.
Previous experience with radiopharmaceuticals is not required.
Your responsibilities
As a Junior Manufacturing Technician, you will be involved in the complete manufacturing process. Your responsibilities include:
- Preparing and executing pharmaceutical production processes.
- Operating production equipment and performing hands-on manufacturing activities.
- Performing chemical process steps, including electrolysis and chromatography.
- Cleaning and clearing production lines and equipment.
- Working according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Work Instructions and Batch Manufacturing Records.
- Completing and maintaining accurate batch documentation.
- Handling radioactive materials in a safe and controlled manner.
- Ensuring finished products are free from unwanted radioactive contamination.
- Identifying deviations, incidents or unexpected situations and escalating these to the Shift Supervisor.
- Maintaining compliance with GMP, Good Documentation Practices and internal quality standards.
- Keeping your required training up to date.
- Identifying opportunities to improve manufacturing processes.
- Participating in improvement projects together with colleagues from different teams.
What are we looking for?: You preferably have an MBO-level qualification in a relevant field, such as:
- Engineering or Process Technology
- Chemistry / Chemical Analysis
- Biology
- Medical Laboratory Technology
- MLO or MTS
- VAPRO A or B
Experience in a pharmaceutical, GMP or controlled production environment is an advantage, but does not have to be extensive.
- Is willing and able to work in shifts.
- Works accurately, carefully and in a structured manner.
- Is comfortable following strict procedures and safety requirements.
- Enjoys working in a team.
- Has good communication and collaboration skills.
- Is able to perform well in a controlled and high-responsibility production environment.
- Has good verbal and written communication skills in English.
Radiation safety certification
Experience with radiation safety or a TMS-VRS Level D certificate is considered an advantage, but it is not required when you start.
If you do not yet have the required certification, you can obtain the TMS-VRS Level D (Radiation Protection Supervisor - Dispersible Radioactive Substances) qualification during your first year of employment. The external course is paid for by the employer.
Why is this an interesting opportunity?
This role gives you the opportunity to work in a highly specialized area of pharmaceutical manufacturing where technology, chemistry, quality and healthcare come together.
You will receive training to develop the specific knowledge required for the role and have the opportunity to gain experience within a GMP-regulated production environment.
For someone with a technical, laboratory, chemical or process background who wants to take the next step into pharmaceutical manufacturing, this can be an excellent opportunity.