Formulation Tech

Manpower UK; East Grinstead; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Manpower UK is seeking a Formulation Technician at East Grinstead, working in the production laboratory and aseptic dispensing room to produce Sensititre antimicrobial susceptibility plates. You will follow H&S, GMP/GLP, and SOPs to ensure quality and compliance.

The role operates a 3-week daytime rota averaging 38 hours per week between 6:30am and 6:30pm, with a pay rate of £13.46 plus 20% shift allowance; temp-to-perm after six months.

Qualifications

• Ideally educated to A-level standard in a scientific subject.
• Capable of following standard operating procedures and H&S guidelines.
• Good teamwork and communication skills.
• Able to organize and prioritise tasks under own initiative.
• Attention to detail when following procedures and keeping manual records.
• Ability to perform complex manual tasks with dexterity.
• Computer literacy would be beneficial.
• Laboratory experience is an advantage.
• Exposure to a fast-paced high throughput manufacturing type environment would be valuable.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of antimicrobic solutions in accordance with relevant SOPs and in line with production paperwork - weighing, dissolution and dilution.
• Set-up and monitoring of production dispensing pumps, to enable on time and quality production output - pouring, priming and weight checks.
• Manufacture of various necessary ancillary solutions - ID media, buffers and excipients.
• Compliance checks of laboratory equipment and instrumentation - pipettes, balances and extractors.
• Maintain and monitor raw material stock levels - consumables, intermediates and equipment.
• Support the laboratory by washing and autoclaving equipment - pumps, glassware and other items.
• Utilise computer software to process information - SAP ERP, Microsoft Office and bespoke programs.
• Further duties and responsibilities as required by the business and within the ability of the post holder.

Skills

GMP environment

Lab experience

Quality minded

Education

A-level science

Tools

SAP ERP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Formulation Tech
Location: East Grinstead - The Birches Unit 19
Shifts: This role works a 3-week daytime rota, including 1 weekend in every 3 weeks. You'll work an average of 38 hours per week between 6:30am and 6:30pm.

• Week 1: Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun
• Week 2: Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri
• Week 3: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri

Pay Rate: £13.46 + 20% shift allowance

Temp-to-Perm after 6 months.

You will work within the production laboratory and asceptic dispensing room to produce SensititreTM antimicrobic susceptibility plates. You will ensure H&S and quality standards are always met. You will always work to ensure compliance with GLP (Good Laboratory Practice) and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice); and ensure our SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) are followed.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of antimicrobic solutions in accordance with relevant SOPs and in line with production paperwork - weighing, dissolution and dilution
• Set-up and monitoring of production dispensing pumps, to enable on time and quality production output - pouring, priming and weight checks
• Manufacture of various necessary ancillary solutions - ID media, buffers and excipients
• Compliance checks of laboratory equipment and instrumentation - pipettes, balances and extractors
• Maintain and monitor raw material stock levels - consumables, intermediates and equipment
• Support the laboratory by washing and autoclaving equipment - pumps, glassware and other items
• Utilise computer software to process information - SAP ERP, Microsoft Office and bespoke programs
• Further duties and responsibilities as required by the business and within the ability of the post holder.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications

• Ideally educated to A-level standard in a scientific subject
• Capable of following standard operating procedures and H&S guidelines
• Good teamwork and communication skills
• Able to organize and prioritise tasks under own initiative
• Attention to detail when following procedures and keeping manual records
• Ability to perform complex manual tasks with dexterity
• Computer literacy would be beneficial
• Laboratory experience is an advantage
• Exposure to a fast-paced high throughput manufacturing type environment would be valuable.

Top skills

• GMP environment
• Lab experience
• Quality minded person

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