Formulation Technician

Manpower UK Ltd; Felbridge; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Manpower UK Ltd in East Grinstead, West Sussex, is seeking a detail-oriented Formulation Technician to join our production laboratory team. You will manufacture antimicrobial susceptibility testing plates and ensure GMP/GLP compliance while following SOPs.

The ideal candidate has laboratory or manufacturing experience and can work in a fast-paced environment, with strong attention to detail and good teamwork. This role offers a daytime rotating shift pattern with weekend rotation.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to follow detailed procedures and SOPs.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
• Good organisational skills and ability to prioritise workload.
• Ability to perform precise manual tasks requiring dexterity.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment.
• Experience using SAP, ERP systems, or laboratory software.

Responsibilities

• Prepare antimicrobial solutions in accordance with SOPs and production documentation.
• 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.
• Maintain and monitor stock levels of raw materials, consumables, intermediates, and supplies.
• Clean, wash, and autoclave laboratory equipment and 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 production information.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and maintain high standards of health, safety, and quality compliance.

Job description

Formulation Technician

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
• Week 2: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
• Week 3: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

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:

Essential Skills & Experience

• 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.

Desirable Skills & Experience

• 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

• Laboratory Technician
• Formulation Technician
• Production Technician
• Manufacturing Technician
• QC Technician
• Laboratory Assistant
• Scientific Production Operator
• Pharmaceutical Production Operative
• Life Sciences Technician