Associate Operator, Production

ZipRecruiter; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in biopharmaceuticals is seeking a dedicated team member for their Production team in Stevenage. This role involves executing production processes for high-quality cell-based products in a cleanroom environment. Candidates should have GMP experience and a strong attention to detail. The position requires effective communication across functions and a commitment to continuous improvement and personal development.

Qualifications

• GMP manufacturing/cleanroom experience or relevant transferable skills preferred.
• Shift work experience and high-performance work exposure strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute production processes and operate equipment according to GMP & GDP.
• Ensure accurate documentation and management.
• Participate in continuous improvement and root cause analysis.

Skills

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Communication

Education

Further Education in STEM

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Description

This job is with Autolus Therapeutics, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the + business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly.

Role Summary

This role is within the Production team at Autolus, which shares a mission of manufacturing and delivering autologous products to patients.

• This is a shift-based role within a dynamic, enthusiastic, and evolving team.

• The role will be based on-site at the Autolus Manufacturing facilities in Stevenage, with occasional travel to other sites.

• Must meet requirements for working in a cleanroom/aseptic environment.

Key Responsibilities

1. Demonstrate initiative and work as a flexible, motivated team member.
2. Follow all SOPs/SWI applicable and in which trained.
3. Act in compliance with GMP and proactively raise issues.
4. Work safely at all times, complying with health and safety legislation and reporting hazards.
5. Stay up to date with all training requirements.
6. Participate in continuous improvement, root cause analysis, and CAPA activities.

Role-specific - Make

• Execute production processes and operate associated equipment according to GMP & GDP to produce high-quality cell-based products.
• Ensure accurate documentation and management.
• Perform tasks such as isolator hydrogen peroxide vapour gassing, clean/sterile room maintenance, environmental monitoring, raw material transfers, particulate cleaning, material receipt, data entry, and archiving.

Communication

Work effectively with colleagues across functions to ensure smooth material and information flow before, during, and after production.

Improve

Support troubleshooting, process improvements, and update safety and process risk assessments, SOPs, and SWIs as needed.

Team

Take ownership of personal development and training, and take on additional roles as agreed.

Skills and Competencies

Experience: GMP manufacturing/cleanroom experience or relevant transferable skills are desirable; shift work experience and high-performance work exposure are strongly preferred.

Qualifications: Ability to read, write, and perform arithmetic at a suitable level; computer literacy; further education in STEM or GMP experience preferred.

Knowledge: Understanding of GxP, sterile, ATMP production.

Skills: Confident in MS Office, problem-solving methodologies; familiar with lean six sigma is a plus.

Behaviours: Attention to detail, ability to follow instructions, make quality decisions, communicate effectively, and a curious, can-do attitude.