GMP Production & Formulation Technician

Biopharma Careers; Pirbright; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Boehringer Ingelheim is seeking a Production Services and Formulation Technician for our Pirbright site. This fixed-term role supports large-scale production of FMD and BTV antigens and finished vaccines, ensuring quality and compliance across formulation, production services, and related operations.

The candidate will perform equipment prep, sterilisation, packaging, and material handling while maintaining strict GMP standards and thorough documentation.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 GCSEs including English, Maths and Science (Grade 4/C or above).
• Degree in a scientific discipline is preferred, or equivalent experience in a relevant environment.

Responsibilities

• Execute production operations across formulation, antigen control, and production services in line with defined procedures and quality standards.
• Perform equipment preparation, cleaning, and sterilisation activities, including operation of autoclaves and routine testing cycles
• Support antigen formulation activities, including preparation of trial blends and handling of materials such as liquid nitrogen and dry ice
• Carry out product filling and related operations, ensuring product quality, sterility, and compliance
• Ensure accurate completion of manufacturing documentation in line with GMP, GDP, and data integrity requirements
• Support labelling, receipt, storage, and transfer of materials and products, including SAP transactions
• Maintain stock levels and ensure materials are managed in line with storage and expiry requirements
• Support preparation and delivery of production equipment to operational areas
• Participate in gowning qualifications, aseptic simulations, and required training activities
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, including Tier 1 meetings and implementation of 5S principles
• Support updates to SOPs and provide input into process improvements

Skills

Pharma manufacturing

GMP experience

HSE/biosafety

SAP/LIMS familiarity

Documentation accuracy

Planning & time management

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

GCSEs including English, Maths & Science

Degree in scientific discipline (preferred)

Tools

SAP

LIMS

Job description

Boehringer Ingelheim is seeking a Production Services and Formulation Technician for our Pirbright site. This fixed-term role supports large-scale production of FMD and BTV antigens and finished vaccines, ensuring quality and compliance across formulation, production services, and related operations.

The candidate will perform equipment prep, sterilisation, packaging, and material handling while maintaining strict GMP standards and thorough documentation.