Production Services & Formulation Senior Technician

Boehringer Ingelheim GmbH; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health is seeking a Senior Production Services & Formulation Technician to join our Operations team at the Pirbright manufacturing facility. You will support vaccine and antigen manufacturing, ensuring GMP compliance and data integrity in SAP/LIMS, with responsibilities spanning formulation, sterile filling, and clean room operations.

The role is fixed-term until December 2027 and is fully site-based at Pirbright, offering opportunities to drive continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Experience working in pharmaceutical/biotechnology vaccine manufacturing.
• GMP knowledge and experience with quality management systems.
• Experience in clean room or sterile manufacturing environments.
• GCSEs including English, Mathematics and Science (Grade 4/C or above).
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with a team.
• Experience investigating deviations, CAPAs and change controls.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Perform formulation and sterile filling activities for vaccines and antigens per GMP.
• Support clean room operations, gowning qualifications and aseptic simulations.
• Prepare, clean, sterilise and maintain production equipment and lines.
• Operate autoclaves; ensure materials and equipment availability.
• Manage production documentation in SAP, LIMS and GMP systems.
• Lead or support investigations, deviations, CAPAs and change controls.
• Train and coach technicians; provide specialist support across the department.
• Support process improvements and operational excellence initiatives.
• Participate in call-out rotas and out-of-hours activities as required.
• Ensure GMP, Biosafety, EHS and company procedures at all times.

Skills

GMP knowledge

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Independent working

Education

GCSEs: English, Maths, Science

Tools

SAP

LIMS

Job description

THE POSITION

Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health is seeking a Senior Production Services & Formulation Technician to join our Operations team at the Pirbright manufacturing facility. This role is responsible for supporting vaccine and antigen manufacturing activities, ensuring products are produced safely, efficiently and in compliance with GMP, biosafety and EHS requirements. You will play a key role in formulation, sterile filling, production services and clean room operations, whilst also supporting continuous improvement initiatives, training colleagues and helping to drive operational excellence within the department.

This is a fixed-term contract till December 2027 and a fully site-based position in Pirbright.

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform formulation and sterile filling activities for animal health vaccines and antigens in accordance with GMP procedures.
• Support clean room operations, gowning qualifications and aseptic process simulations.
• Prepare, clean, sterilise and maintain production equipment, vessels and process lines.
• Operate and maintain autoclaves, ensuring materials and equipment are available to production teams.
• Manage production documentation and ensure data integrity within SAP, LIMS and GMP systems.
• Lead or support investigations, deviations, CAPAs and change controls.
• Train and coach technicians and provide specialist support across the department.
• Support the planning and implementation of process improvements and operational excellence initiatives.
• Participate in production area call-out rotas and support out-of-hours activities when required.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, Biosafety, EHS and company procedures at all times.

REQUIREMENTS

• Experience working in a pharmaceutical, biotechnology, vaccine or similarly regulated manufacturing environment.
• Strong GMP knowledge and experience working within quality management systems.
• Experience working in clean room or sterile manufacturing environments.
• Minimum of 5 GCSEs including English, Mathematics and Science (Grade 4/C or above).
• Strong organisational skills with a high level of attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently whilst collaborating effectively within a team.
• Experience investigating deviations, managing CAPAs and supporting change controls.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Competency using Microsoft Office applications.

WHY THIS IS A GREAT PLACE TO WORK

Boehringer Ingelheim is recognised as a Top Employer in the UK, reflecting our commitment to exceptional workplace standards, career development and a purpose-driven culture. Our employees contribute to meaningful work, creating long-term value for people, animals and the environment. Learn more about why BI is a great place to work:

Candidates may be asked to undergo a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Security check. Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory DBS certificate.