Manufacturing Technician
Posted 7 days ago by Planet Pharma
Negotiable
Undetermined
Onsite
Didcot, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Manufacturing Technician role is a contract position based in Didcot, UK, focused on operating advanced manufacturing equipment within a high-tech production unit. The technician will ensure compliance with cGMP and health & safety standards while contributing to the production of life-saving vaccines. This hands-on position requires troubleshooting and maintenance of equipment and digital systems. The role involves working 12-hour shifts on-site, rotating every two weeks between day and night shifts.
Key Responsibilities:
- Operate production equipment in a cleanroom environment, ensuring compliance with cGMP and safety protocols.
- Participate in investigations and CAPA processes to resolve deviations.
- Troubleshoot equipment and digital systems to maintain smooth operations.
- Perform routine maintenance tasks and keep training records up to date.
Key Skills:
- 2+ years of experience in a GMP manufacturing environment.
- Degree in Pharmaceutical Production Technology or a related field.
- Experience with filtration, chromatography (HPLC), and cold chain management is a plus.
- Familiarity with regulatory guidelines and audit preparation.
- Excellent communication, organization, and collaboration skills.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Didcot
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: on-site
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Job Title: Manufacturing Technician
Type: Contract (6-months)
Location: Didcot, UK (onsite)
The Opportunity: We are seeking a skilled and digitally proficient Manufacturing Associate to join a high-tech production unit. In this hands-on role, you’ll operate advanced manufacturing equipment in compliance with cGMP and health & safety standards, contributing directly to the production of life-saving vaccines.
What You’ll Do
- Operate production equipment in a cleanroom environment, ensuring compliance with cGMP and safety protocols.
- Participate in investigations and CAPA processes to resolve deviations.
- Troubleshoot equipment and digital systems to maintain smooth operations.
- Perform routine maintenance tasks and keep training records up to date.
What You’ll Bring
- 2+ years of experience in a GMP manufacturing environment.
- Degree in Pharmaceutical Production Technology or a related field.
- Experience with filtration, chromatography (HPLC), and cold chain management is a plus.
- Familiarity with regulatory guidelines and audit preparation.
- Excellent communication, organization, and collaboration skills.
Work Schedule
This is a site-based role at the client’s facility. 12-hour shifts, rotates every 2 weeks.
Day Shift: 7am-7pm
Night Shift: 7pm-7am