Pharmaceutical Operator

Job Opening: Apprentice Pharmaceutical Operator Specialist I

We currently have openings for Apprentices working within our Pilot Plant as shift-working Pharmaceutical Operators.

If you're interested in gaining experience in large-scale API manufacture while studying for a B.Sc. in Chemistry, this could be the opportunity for you. Our pilot plant can produce a range of products, both developmental and commercial, at large scale. This role offers an exciting chance to develop your skills and knowledge, working with various equipment and running multiple chemical syntheses, many of which have not been performed at scale before.

Role Details

• Position: Apprentice Pharmaceutical Operator Specialist I
• Type: Apprenticeship
• Location: Milton Park, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, UK
• Salary: £22,000 plus shift allowance of £8,196
• Hours: 12-hour shifts (days and nights) including paid breaks of 90 minutes

Shift Pattern

Week 1: 2 Day shifts, 2 Night shifts, 3 days off

Week 2: 2 Days off, 2 Day shifts, 3 Night shifts

Week 3: 4 Days off, 3 Day shifts

Week 4: 2 Night shifts, 5 Days off

Responsibilities

• Operate the pilot plant reactors and equipment following SOPs and maintain safety, hygiene, and quality standards.
• Follow written instructions accurately.
• Report irregularities immediately to supervisors or managers.
• Complete documentation accurately and record irregularities.
• Support environmental monitoring and record data.
• Perform routine maintenance and reconfiguration of equipment to ensure safe and timely production.
• Participate in training and continuous improvement projects.

Skills & Qualifications

• Equivalent of A-level in Chemistry
• Desirable: awareness of cGMP, regulatory, and pharmaceutical standards
• Strong planning, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team
• Effective time management and multitasking abilities
• Flexible, adaptable, and proactive problem-solving skills
• Accountability and contribution to shift handovers
• Good liaising skills with various departments
• Proficient in Microsoft Office

In line with our Diversity policy, Evotec welcomes applications from all qualified candidates, including those with disabilities.

About Us

Evotec is a life science company dedicated to discovering and developing effective therapeutics. Our platform combines innovative technologies, data, and science to create first-in-class and best-in-class pharmaceutical products. We collaborate with top pharmaceutical companies, biotech firms, and academic institutions globally, focusing on underserved therapeutic areas like neurology, oncology, metabolic, and infectious diseases. With over 5,000 employees and 17 sites worldwide, we are committed to advancing healthcare. For more information, visit www.evotec.com.