Pilot Plant Technician/Senior Pilot Plant Technician

Pharmaron; Hoddesdon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Pharmaron is seeking a Pilot Plant Technician/Senior Pilot Plant Technician to support the scale-up and manufacture of active pharmaceutical ingredients at its GMP facility. This role involves operating pilot-scale equipment, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Candidates should have a strong academic background in chemistry or chemical engineering, with opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Opportunity for growth and development

Comprehensive employee benefits

State-of-the-art working environment

Qualifications

• Previous experience in GMP/regulated production or laboratory.
• Strong awareness of health and safety.
• Flexibility for occasional weekend work.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain pilot-scale equipment in a GMP environment.
• Follow batch documentation and SOPs for chemical manufacturing.
• Collaborate with process and analytical chemists.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Team player

Education

MSc or BSc in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline

Job description

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Job Introduction

Pilot Plant Technician/Senior Pilot Plant Technician

Pharmaron is excited to offer an opportunity for a Pilot Plant Technician or a Senior Pilot Plant Technician to join our dynamic team at our state-of-the-art GMP multi-purpose Pilot Plant facility. This pivotal role is essential in supporting the scale-up and manufacture of active pharmaceutical ingredients, contributing directly to the successful delivery of client projects in a fast-paced, high-quality environment.

If you have a passion for process chemistry, thrive in a hands-on technical setting, and are looking to develop or advance your career in the pharmaceutical industry, we'd love to hear from you!

At Pharmaron we offer:

• Vibrant and dynamic employment - we are a highly specialised, growth company operating in a critical sector of the economy - our future is strong and exciting!
• Opportunities to develop your skills and yourself - our rapid growth brings greater opportunities for you to learn and grow faster!
• A great team where we all support each other - enjoy your work - after all you spend about a third of your time here!

Key roles and responsibilities:

• Operate, maintain, and develop expertise in pilot-scale equipment (20-1000 L reactors, filters, dryers, flow, chromatography etc.) in a GMP environment.
• Accurately follow batch documentation and SOPs for chemical manufacturing processes in a GMP environment.
• Record process data, carry out tasks, and complete documentation in a compliant manner.
• Meticulous preparation and cleaning of the plant and equipment to eliminate potential for contamination.
• Work collaboratively with process and analytical chemists, engineers, and QA teams to ensure safe and compliant operations.

Senior Pilot Plant Technician (in addition to above):

• Exhibit mastery in the core skills required to operate/scale up chemical processes in pilot-scale equipment in a GMP environment.
• Lead investigations/ solve facility issues of moderate complexity.
• Provide mentoring and training for junior staff in facility best practices.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in safety, process efficiency, and documentation.
• Support the transfer of technology from R&D to GMP production and assist with scale-up challenges

Requirements:

• MSc or BSc in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related scientific/technical discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Previous experience in a GMP/regulated production or laboratory / pilot plant environment is desirable (essential for the Senior role).
• Strong awareness of health and safety in a chemical processing setting.
• Excellent communication skills, strong team player, and a problem-solving mindset.
• Ability to work flexibly and adapt to evolving priorities, including occasional weekend work.

Our Company:

"We are a dynamic, fast-growing company, with an enviable reputation for leading edge science, offering contract research services to some of the world's leading pharmaceutical companies, solving what were believed to be unsolvable scientific challenges".

We believe in our ability to relentlessly push forward the boundaries of scientific excellence, delivering solutions for our clients, always operating ethically and with integrity. We take pride in our professionalism and commitment to always deliver our very best work.

Pharmaron acquired the Hoddesdon campus, consisting of several purpose-built scientific and administrative buildings together with a purpose-built conference area in February 2017. The research building has more than 5,000 m 2 of premier R&D space and houses established Process Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, and Drug Discovery teams. In addition, a Formulation Development team was also recently established. The Hoddesdon site has state-of-the-art Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standard facilities for the development of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API), Formulation Development (FD), and Process Chemistry (PC).

• We offer a competitive salary and a progressive and comprehensive suite of employee benefits.
• We offer state of the art working environment on-site.
• We offer the opportunity for growth and development and will support funding for relevant training and development programmes.

Why Should You Apply?

• This is an opportunity for you as a recent graduate with a strong academic background or a professional in pharmaceutical scale-up to make a real impact in a highly scientific and regulated environment, demonstrate leadership, ambition and the desire to grow with the department.
• Build and shape your career in an environment that sets and commits to the highest standards of Chemistry.
• To be part of a team who support each other, embrace and solve technical challenges and put excellence at the heart of all that we do.

Pharmaron is a premier R&D service company supporting the life sciences industry. Founded in 2004, Pharmaron has invested in its people and facilities having established diverse drug R&D service capabilities, ranging from synthetic, medicinal, and analytical chemistry, biology, DMPK, pharmacology, drug safety assessment, radiochemistry and isotopically labelled metabolism, chemical & pharmaceutical development to clinical development. With operations in China, US and UK staffed by over 21,000 employees, Pharmaron has an excellent track record in the delivery of R&D solutions to its partners in North America, Europe, Japan, and China.