Process Technician

Stem Recruitment; Borehamwood; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Process Technician to manage automated manufacturing equipment in biopharmaceutical processes. The role requires prior manufacturing experience, skills in chromatography, and a dedication to continuous improvement. You must operate in a 24/7 shift environment on-site, supporting productivity and safety targets. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are required.

Qualifications

• Prior manufacturing experience in highly regulated environments.
• Experience with pH and conductivity monitoring.
• Familiarity with chromatography techniques.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate automated manufacturing equipment.
• Develop working knowledge of downstream processing techniques.
• Troubleshoot Clean in Place systems.
• Carry out Process Formulations and ensure critical sample submission.
• Perform sterile transfers to filling suite.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Problem-solving ability

Knowledge of pH and conductivity

Experience with chromatography

Job description

We have partnered with a valued client to assist their search for a number of Process Technicians. As the Process Technician of a designated process, you will operate processes such as Chromatography, Centrifugation or ultrafiltration and other fully automated processes, for which you will develop a full operational understanding.

You will actively support an environment of continuous improvement ensuring that all quality and productivity targets are achieved through the optimum use of resources in a safe environment. You will use effective communication skills with all team members to ensure completion of the Production Manufacturing and filling plans.

This is a fully on site role, operating on a 24/7 shift rotation. You will also require your own vehicle in order to access the facility.

Key duties and responsibilities

• Set up and operate automated and semi-automated manufacturing equipment as detailed within the department training matrix including Ultrafiltration, centrifuge and Chromatography processes as required.
• Develop a full working knowledge in one or more of the processes in downstream processing. For example, having a sufficient understanding of chromatographic techniques in production in order to operate equipment in compliance unsupervised with the ability to solve problems.
• To develop an understanding of the principles of gas and liquid filtration and be able to troubleshoot problems with filter testing and use.
• Set up and operate automated and semi-automated manufacturing equipment.
• Carry out Process Formulations unsupervised and ensure that critical process samples are taken and submitted correctly in accordance with the procedure and relevant IMS.
• Carry out sterile transfers of final product to the Aseptic filling suite in time to meet the scheduled filling plan.
• To operate and trouble shoot Clean in Place systems for department specific static equipment.
• pH and conductivity monitoring and testing.

Skills and experience

• Prior manufacturing experience is essential, gained from pharmaceuticals, biopharmaceuticals, food, drink, brewing or similar highly regulated environments.
• Experience of pH, conductivity and chromatography.
• You will be expected to demonstrate excellent communication skills, excellent organisational skills and the ability to problem solve.
• Any additional experience working in a clean room environment, or under GMP regulations would prove advantageous.