Pharmaceutical Operator Specialist I

Evotec WD; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company is seeking a Pharmaceutical Operator Specialist I to work in its Pilot Plant in Abingdon. The role involves operating chemical reactors, ensuring compliance with GMP regulations, and maintaining high safety and quality standards. Candidates should possess a qualification in Chemistry, strong organizational skills, and the ability to communicate effectively within teams.

Benefits

Company Pension Scheme

25 days holiday

Private Health Insurance

Private Dental Care Scheme

Wellbeing support 24/7

Career progression opportunities

Free onsite parking

Subsidised restaurant

Qualifications

• Qualification in Chemistry preferred.
• Awareness of cGMP and pharmaceutical regulations desirable.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Operate pilot plant reactors per GMP procedures.
• Notify of irregularities to supervisors.
• Participate in training and continuous improvement projects.

Skills

Good planning and organisational skills

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Time management

Problem-solving

IT literate

Education

Qualification in Chemistry or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Pharmaceutical Operator Specialist I

Apply locations Abingdon time type Full time posted on Posted 13 Days Ago job requisition id JOB ID-12181

We have a great opportunity for Pharmaceutical Operator Specialist's working in the Pilot Plant here in Abingdon, Oxfordshire.

Our pilot plant has the capability to produce a range of different products (both developmental and commercial) at large scale, making this role an exciting opportunity for you to develop your skills and knowledge. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to use a variety of equipment, running multiple chemical syntheses on plant, many of which haven’t been done at scale before.

Aptuit is a member company of Evotec, a global Pharmaceutical business. Evotec covers all activities from target-to-clinic to meet the industry’s need for innovation and efficiency in drug discovery and development. The Company has established a unique position by assembling top-class scientific experts and integrating state-of-the-art technologies as well as substantial experience and expertise in key therapeutic areas including neuronal diseases, diabetes and complications of diabetes, pain and inflammation, oncology, infectious diseases, respiratory diseases and fibrosis.

Role: Pharmaceutical Operator Specialist I

Job Type: Permanent

Location: Milton Park, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, UK

Salary: £26,666 plus shift allowance of £8,196. Plus annual bonus and

annual merit review

Hours: 12-hour shifts (days and nights) including paid breaks (90 minutes).

Shift Pattern: 42 hours per week on average, 28-day shift pattern cycle:

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

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

Week 2: 4 x Days off, 3 x Day shifts

Week 4: 2 x Night shifts, 5 x Days off

(then repeats)

Role & Responsibilities:

• Operate the pilot plant reactors and ancillary equipment following all current procedures (IOPs, BPGs, etc.) to maintain high standards of safety, housekeeping, hygiene and quality.
• Ensure written instruction/directions are followed correctly.
• Notify your supervisor or Manager immediately of any irregularities so that corrective actions can be planned and implemented.
• Promptly and accurately complete documents as directed and record all irregularities.
• Support environmental monitoring and report/record information.
• Carry out routine maintenance and re-configuration of reaction vessels and ancillary equipment to ensure production is carried out in a timely and safe manner, complying with Health and Safety obligations.
• Participate fully and diligently in all training schemes.
• Participate fully and diligently in project schemes to support continuous improvement in working practices.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Qualification in Chemistry, or other related discipline, advantageous.
• Awareness of cGMP, regulatory aspects and pharmaceutical regulations desirable.
• Good planning and organisational skills.
• Able to communicate effectively at all levels within the organisation.
• Able to interact effectively and positively with internal customers.
• Able to work on your own and as part of a team.
• Good time management and prioritisation capabilities.
• Ability to successfully manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Flexible and adaptable with an open-minded view and creative problem-solving skills.
• Strong sense of accountability for the outcome.
• Contribute to shift handovers.
• Liaise between production management, chemists and other departments.
• IT literate with strong Microsoft Office skills.

Essential Requirements & Working Environment

To ensure safety, compliance, and effectiveness in this GMP-regulated role, applicants should be aware of the following key job demands

• Manual Handling:The role involves regular movement of heavy materials, including manoeuvring pallets of 200L drums. The safe use of handling aids (e.g., pallet trucks, drum trollies, hoists etc.).
• Cluttered & Confined Spaces:Work is carried out in an operational plant setting where space may be restricted and cluttered at times, requiring constant awareness of surroundings and safe navigation.
• GMP Documentation:A strong level of written literacy and attention to detail is essential to follow instructions, complete batch records, and reduce the risk of documentation errors with a right first time approach. Accurate, clear, and timely documentation is critical to ensuring regulatory compliance and product quality.
• Shift Work:Candidates must be able to sustain a rotating 12-hour shift pattern, including nights, as outlined above.

We can offer in return:

• Company Pension Scheme
• 25 days holiday
• Private Health Insurance for you, your partner/family under the company scheme
• Private Dental Care Scheme
• Health Insurance providing 75% of base salary after a qualifying period
• Wellbeing support 24/7 and counselling services
• Excellent career progression opportunities within the company; we have an excellent training and support and continuing professional development opportunities
• Eligibility to participate in the Company Bonus Scheme (This is a discretionary benefit)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Refer a friend scheme, team and annual company events, recognition awards and many more!

Other Benefits include:

• Free onsite parking
• Restaurant which is highly subsidised
• Great transport links from Oxford and the surrounding area's as well as a shuttle bus service from Didcot train station
• Milton Park also offer’s great cycling, running & walking routes as well as annual events.

If this role is of interest to you please apply now through our career site.

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About Us

Evotec is a life science company with a unique business model that delivers on its mission to discover and develop highly effective therapeutics and make them available to the patients. The Company’s multimodality platform comprises a unique combination of innovative technologies, data and science for the discovery, development, and production of first-in-class and best-in-class pharmaceutical products. Evotec leverages this “Data-driven R&D Autobahn to Cures” for proprietary projects and within a network of partners including all Top 20 Pharma and over 800 biotechnology companies, academic institutions, as well as other healthcare stakeholders. Evotec has strategic activities in a broad range of currently underserved therapeutic areas, including e.g. neurology, oncology, as well as metabolic and infectious diseases. Within these areas of expertise, Evotec aims to create the world-leading co-owned pipeline for innovative therapeutics and has to-date established a portfolio of more than 200 proprietary and co-owned R&D projects from early discovery to clinical development. Evotec operates globally with more than 5,000 highly qualified people. The Company’s 17 sites offer highly synergistic technologies and services and operate as complementary clusters of excellence. For additional information please go to www.evotec.com and follow us on X/Twitter @Evotec and LinkedIn .

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