Pharmaceutical Operator Specialist I

Evotec; Milton Heights; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension Scheme

25 days holiday

Private Health Insurance

Private Dental Care Scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Wellbeing support 24/7

Job summary

Evotec is seeking an Pharmaceutical Operator Specialist for the Pilot Plant in Abingdon, Oxfordshire. The role involves operating pilot plant reactors and related equipment, following IOPs and BPGs to maintain safety and quality, recording data, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

The position requires good planning, documentation accuracy, and the ability to work rotating 12-hour shifts, including nights. Training and development opportunities are available within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Role requires strong planning, organisation, and attention to detail.
• Ability to follow written instructions and SOPs precisely.
• Good documentation and regulatory compliance literacy (GMP).

Responsibilities

• Operate pilot plant reactors and ancillary equipment following IOPs/BPGs.
• Record all data accurately and complete batch records to high standards.
• Maintain safety, hygiene and housekeeping across shift operations.
• Participate in training schemes and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage routine maintenance and reconfiguration of reaction vessels.
• Support environmental monitoring and regulatory documentation.

Skills

Planning

Time management

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Attention to detail

IT literacy

Education

Chemistry qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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

• 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., 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.
  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.
  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.
  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),
• 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
• 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.
• FR : Dans le cadre de sa politique Diversité, Evotec étudie, à compétences égales, toutes les candidatures dont celles des personnes en situation de handicap. EN: In the frame of our Diversity policy, Evotec considers, with equal competences, all applications including people with disabilities.