Production Scientist

The BBI Group; Newport; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biotech company in Newport is seeking a Production Scientist to support product manufacturing, ensuring compliance with quality standards and batch records. The ideal candidate will have a relevant scientific degree and experience in a lab setting. The role offers a competitive salary and various employee benefits, including a pension scheme and private healthcare.

Benefits

Competitive salary with annual reviews

5% contributory pension scheme

Life assurance (4x salary)

Private healthcare including dental

Generous annual leave

Qualifications

• Experience in a production or laboratory environment, preferably within the biotech or pharmaceutical industry.
• Knowledge of GMP and ISO13485 standards.

Responsibilities

• Carry out manufacturing tasks according to the production schedule.
• Operate relevant production equipment for product manufacture.
• Ensure completion of in-process testing and quality checks.

Skills

Strong attention to detail

Good problem-solving skills

Proficiency in using laboratory and production equipment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant scientific discipline

Job description

BBI exists to help our customers create advances that improve health and save lives. We are seeking a Production Scientist to join our team. This is a fixed-term, full-time position based at our site in Crumlin. Join our team: advancing health, together.

The Role

The Production Scientist is responsible for supporting the manufacture of products. This role involves the manufacture, batch record completion, equipment maintenance, adherence to safety and quality standards, and collaboration with multiple departments to ensure efficient production processes. This position involves working in both laboratory and production settings.

Responsibilities include:

1. Manufacturing and Production: Carry out manufacturing tasks according to the production schedule and in compliance with Manufacturing Batch Records and Standard Operating Procedures.
2. Operate relevant production equipment for use in the manufacture of product.
3. Ensure completion of in-process testing and quality checks for manufactured products.
4. Maintain accurate, up-to-date batch records and ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant scientific discipline (e.g., Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry).
• Experience in a production or laboratory environment, preferably within the biotech or pharmaceutical industry.
• Knowledge of GMP and ISO13485 standards.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records.
• Good problem-solving skills and ability to identify and implement process improvements.
• Proficiency in using laboratory and production equipment.

Our Recruitment Process

If this role sounds like it’s for you, click ‘apply’ today. Once we’ve received your application, a member of our recruitment team will be in touch to arrange a call. On this call, we’ll tell you more about working at BBI Solutions, what a typical day looks like, and discuss next steps.

Internal applicants should complete an internal transfer form and attach it along with their CV and cover letter. Priority consideration will be given to internal applicants within the first two weeks.

Why Choose BBI

We are committed to supporting our employees’ well-being and development with benefits including:

• Competitive salary with annual reviews
• 5% contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• Private healthcare including dental
• Global employee wellbeing programme
• Reward and recognition programmes
• Career development opportunities
• Generous annual leave
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Refer A Friend Scheme
• Subsidised canteen
• Free onsite parking
• Electrical vehicle lease scheme and charging points
• State-of-the-art facilities

About BBI

For over 70 years, we’ve been developing reagents to help create reliable, life-saving diagnostics and research tools. We invest in innovative capabilities to meet regulatory standards and improve health outcomes ethically and sustainably.

Equal Opportunities

BBI is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, gender expression, genetic information, political beliefs, or other protected characteristics. Applicants may voluntarily complete an anonymous monitoring form.

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