Production Services & Formulation Senior Technician

Boehringer Ingelheim; Pirbright; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health at Pirbright is seeking a Senior Production Services & Formulation Technician to join our Operations team. You will support vaccine and antigen manufacturing, ensuring products are produced safely, efficiently and in GMP-compliant ways, with emphasis on formulation, sterile filling and clean room operations.

This fixed-term role is site-based and offers opportunities to drive continuous improvement, train colleagues and contribute to operational excellence

Qualifications

• Experience in pharmaceutical/biotech vaccine manufacturing.
• Strong GMP knowledge and quality management systems experience.
• Experience in clean room or sterile manufacturing environments.
• Organised with high attention to detail; able to work independently.
• Good verbal and written communication; proficient with MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Perform formulation and sterile filling activities for vaccines and antigens.
• Support clean room operations, gowning qualifications and aseptic simulations.
• Prepare, clean, sterilise and maintain production equipment and lines.
• Operate autoclaves and ensure availability of materials for production teams.
• Manage production documentation and data integrity in SAP and LIMS.
• Lead or support investigations, deviations, CAPAs and change controls.
• Train and coach technicians and support process improvements.
• Participate in production area call-out rotas and out-of-hours support.
• Ensure GMP, Biosafety, EHS and procedures compliance.

Skills

GMP knowledge

Data integrity

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

GCSEs including English, Mathematics and Science (Grade 4/C or above)

Tools

SAP

LIMS

Microsoft Office

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.

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:

https://www.boehringer-ingelheim.co.uk/careers/uk-careers/why-great-place-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.

Our Company

Why Boehringer Ingelheim?

With us, you can develop your own path in a company with a culture that knows our differences are our strengths - and break new ground in the drive to make millions of lives better.

Here, your development is our priority. Supporting you to build a career as part of a workplace that is independent, authentic and bold, while tackling challenging work in a respectful and friendly environment where everyone is valued and welcomed.

Alongside, you have access to programs and groups that ensure your health and wellbeing are looked after - as we make major investments to drive global accessibility to healthcare. By being part of a team that is constantly innovating, you'll be helping to transform lives for generations.

Want to learn more? Visit https://www.boehringer-ingelheim.com