Pharmaceutical Operator Specialist I

Evote; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative pharmaceutical company is seeking a Pharmaceutical Operator Specialist to join their dynamic team in Abingdon. This role offers the chance to operate cutting-edge equipment in a pilot plant environment, contributing to both developmental and commercial projects. Successful candidates will engage in various chemical syntheses, ensuring high safety and quality standards. With a commitment to professional development, the company provides excellent training opportunities and a supportive work culture. If you're passionate about making a difference in drug development, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Company Pension Scheme

25 days holiday

Private Health Insurance

Private Dental Care Scheme

Wellbeing support 24/7

Career progression opportunities

Cycle to work scheme

Free onsite parking

Subsidised restaurant

Team and annual company events

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Chemistry qualification

cGMP awareness

Planning and organizational skills

Effective communication

Teamwork

Time management

Problem-solving

Accountability

IT literacy

Education

Qualification in Chemistry

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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.

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.

FR : Dans le cadre de sa politique Diversité, Evotec étudie, à compétences égales, toutes les candidatures dont celles des personnes en situation de handicap.

ENG : In the frame of our Diversity policy, Evotec considers, with equal competences, all applications including people with disabilities.