Biologics Manufacturing Operator - Upstream / Downstream

Charles River Laboratories, Inc.; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global contract research organization seeks a Biologics Manufacturing Operator to join their team in Newcastle. This role focuses on executing cGMP processes, working within multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring high standards of quality and safety. Candidates should have a scientific background and strong practical skills, along with the ability to work flexibly in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Practical laboratory experience is desirable.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-starter and team player.

Responsibilities

• Execute assigned work for cGMP manufacture of processes.
• Participate in multidisciplinary teams and ensure compliance.
• Record data and communicate results effectively.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Initiative

Flexibility

Education

HNC/HND in a science subject

Degree in Biochemistry, Biotechnology, or Biochemical Engineering

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22.06.2025

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06.08.2025

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Job Description:

For 75 years, Charles River employees have worked together to assist in the discovery, development, and safe manufacture of new drug therapies. When you join our family, you will have a significant impact on the health and well-being of people across the globe. Whether your background is in life sciences, finance, IT, sales, or another area, your skills will play an important role in the work we perform. In return, we’ll help you build a career that you can feel passionate about.

Job Summary

Our manufacturing site in Keele is offering an opportunity for an upstream Biologics Manufacturing Operator.

Responsible for executing assigned work for the development, transfer, or cGMP manufacture of processes.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Participating in multidisciplinary teams for assigned work, ensuring timely execution according to schedules, and meeting operational, quality, and health & safety targets.
• Executing and completing assigned programmes of work both in-house and contractually.
• Recording data and communicating results verbally and in writing.
• Performing operations and procedures after appropriate training, maintaining training records.
• Maintaining the 5S system of facility management.
• Ensuring documentation is completed timely and to high standards.
• Working within all areas of the Operations Group as part of multidisciplinary teams.
• Performing manufacturing operations in compliance with cGMP standards.
• Considering cGMP needs when developing processes.

Skills and Experience:

• Minimum HNC/HND in a science subject or Degree in Biochemistry, Biotechnology, or Biochemical Engineering.
• Previous practical laboratory experience is desirable.
• Strong written, verbal communication, and practical skills.
• Self-starter, showing initiative, team player.
• Flexible working capability.

About Biologics Testing Solutions

With over 50 years of experience, Charles River's Biologics group offers services like contamination testing, protein characterization, bioassays, viral clearance, and stability programs, supporting clients throughout the biologic development cycle.

About Charles River

Charles River is a global contract research organization supporting clients from target identification to preclinical development and beyond, with over 20,000 employees in 110 facilities worldwide. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and aim to improve global health through our work.