Formulation Technician

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; East Grinstead; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift allowance

Job summary

A formulations technician is required at Allscreens Nationwide Ltd in East Grinstead, to join the production laboratory team. You will manufacture Sensititre antimicrobial testing plates in a GMP/GLP environment, following SOPs and quality procedures to ensure compliant, high-quality outputs.

The role involves aseptic dispensing, calibration checks, and maintaining accurate production records using SAP ERP and internal systems.

Qualifications

• A-Level qualification or equivalent in a scientific subject.
• Experience working in GMP/GLP environments.
• Laboratory or production experience in a regulated setting.
• Ability to follow SOPs and maintain documentation.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Responsibilities

• Prepare antimicrobial solutions per SOPs with weighing and dilution tasks.
• Set up and monitor dispensing pumps for on-time production.
• Perform production activities including pouring, priming and weight checks.
• Manufacture media, buffers and excipients.
• Conduct calibration checks on lab equipment and maintain records.
• Maintain stock levels of materials and ensure GMP/quality documentation.
• Utilise SAP ERP and other systems to process production information.

Skills

Attention to detail

SOP adherence

Teamwork

Communication

Organisational skills

Dexterity

Quality focus

GMP/GLP experience

Education

A-Level or equivalent in science

Tools

SAP ERP

Job description

Location: East Grinstead, West Sussex (The Birches, Unit 19)

Salary: £13.46 per hour + 20% Shift Allowance

Hours: Average 38 hours per week

Shifts: 3-week daytime rotating pattern between 6:30am and 6:30pm, including 1 weekend in every 3 weeks.

Shift Pattern

Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

About the Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented

Formulation Technician to join our production laboratory team in East Grinstead. This role is ideal for candidates with laboratory, pharmaceutical, scientific manufacturing, or quality-focused production experience.

Working within a production laboratory and aseptic dispensing environment, you will manufacture Sensititre™ antimicrobial susceptibility testing plates while ensuring compliance with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), Good Laboratory Practice (GLP), and company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to develop a career within the life sciences, laboratory production, pharmaceutical manufacturing, biotechnology, or medical diagnostics sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare antimicrobial solutions in accordance with SOPs and production documentation, including weighing, dissolution, and dilution activities.
• Set up, operate, and monitor dispensing pumps to ensure quality and on-time production output.
• Perform production activities including pouring, priming, and weight verification checks.
• Manufacture ancillary solutions, including media, buffers, and excipients.
• Conduct routine compliance and calibration checks on laboratory equipment, including pipettes, balances, and extraction equipment.
• Maintain and monitor stock levels of raw materials, consumables, intermediates, and laboratory supplies.Clean, wash, and autoclave laboratory equipment, glassware, pumps, and production materials.Accurately complete production records and documentation in line with GMP and quality requirements.Utilise SAP ERP, Microsoft Office, and other internal systems to process and manage production information.Support continuous improvement initiatives and maintain high standards of health, safety, and quality compliance.

  About You

  To be successful in this role, you will have:About You

  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
  • Ability to follow detailed procedures, SOPs, and health & safety guidelines.
  • Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
  • Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workload effectively.
  • Ability to perform precise manual tasks requiring a high degree of dexterity.
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced production or manufacturing environment.
  • Previous laboratory, production laboratory, or manufacturing experience.
  • Experience working within a GMP, GLP, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, food, chemical, or regulated manufacturing environment.
  • A-Level qualification, BTEC, or equivalent in a scientific subject.
  • Experience using SAP, ERP systems, or laboratory software.
  • Understanding of quality control and documentation practices.

  What We're Looking For

  We're particularly interested in candidates with experience as a:

  • Laboratory Technician
  • Laboratory Assistant
  • Scientific Production OperatorPharmaceutical Production Operative

    If you're quality-focused, enjoy working in a laboratory environment, and are looking to build your career within a global scientific organisation, we'd love to hear from you.