Pharmaceutical Operator Specialist I

Evotec; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Pharmaceutical Operator Specialist I to join their team in Abingdon. This permanent role offers the chance to work in a state-of-the-art pilot plant, producing various products at scale. You will operate reactors, ensure compliance with safety standards, and contribute to innovative projects in drug development. The company values skill development and offers excellent career progression opportunities. If you are passionate about pharmaceuticals and eager to enhance your expertise in a dynamic environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Company Pension Scheme

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private Health Insurance

Private Dental Care

Wellbeing support 24/7

Career progression opportunities

Cycle to work scheme

Free onsite parking

Subsidised restaurant

Annual company events

Qualifications

• Qualification in Chemistry or related field is advantageous.
• Awareness of cGMP and pharmaceutical regulations is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Operate pilot plant reactors and maintain high safety standards.
• Complete documents accurately and support environmental monitoring.
• Participate in training and continuous improvement projects.

Skills

Chemistry qualification

cGMP awareness

Planning and organizational skills

Effective communication

Teamwork

Time management

Problem-solving skills

Accountability

IT literacy

Education

Qualification in Chemistry or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

PHARMACEUTICAL OPERATOR SPECIALIST I

We have a great opportunity for Pharmaceutical Operator Specialist's to join our team in Abingdon. This is a permanent position and you will be working within our Pilot Plant.

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: £25,000 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:

1. Week 1: 2 x Day shifts, 2 x Night shifts, 3 days off
2. Week 2: 2 x Days off, 2 x Day shifts, 3 x Night shifts
3. Week 3: 4 x Days off, 3 x Day shifts
4. 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.

We can offer in return:

• Company Pension Scheme
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays & an additional 1 day for each year completed up to a maximum of 30 days
• 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 offers 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.