Production Technician

Baxter International Inc.; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the pharmaceutical sector is seeking a Production Technician for their Croydon site. This full-time role involves preparation, inspection, and documentation of compounding medicine, with comprehensive training provided for candidates eager to start their career in the pharmaceutical industry. Excellent attention to detail and communication skills are essential, alongside qualifications like GCSE in English and Mathematics.

Benefits

Weekly shift allowance

Professional development opportunities

Work-life balance commitment

Inclusive and diverse workforce initiatives

Qualifications

• GCSE or equivalent qualifications in English & Mathematics.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• High attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and document raw materials for sterile products.
• Assist in preparation, labeling, and dispatch of sterile products.
• Perform visual inspection of finished products.

Skills

Attention to detail

Oral communication

Written communication

Education

GCSE or equivalent in English

GCSE or equivalent in Mathematics

Job description

This is where you save and sustain lives

At Baxter, we are deeply connected by our mission. No matter your role at Baxter, your work makes a positive impact on people around the world. You'll feel a sense of purpose throughout the organization, as we know our work improves outcomes for millions of patients.

Baxter's products and therapies are found in almost every hospital worldwide, in clinics and in the home. For over 85 years, we have pioneered significant medical innovations that transform healthcare.

Together, we create a place where we are happy, successful and inspire each other. This is where you can do your best work.

Join us at the intersection of saving and sustaining lives—where your purpose accelerates our mission.

We are looking for a Production Technician to help with all day-to-day tasks of preparation and inspection of compounding medicine.

The ideal candidate will have very good attention to detail and will be keen to start a career in the pharmaceutical industry, as full training will be provided!

This is a full-time, permanent position for the Baxter Croydon site.

The shifts will be rotated weekly between 07:00 - 15:00, 10:00 - 18:00 and 15:00 - 23:00, Monday to Friday.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• To assemble raw materials and/ingredients for compounding sterile products and produce documentation for compounding sterile products.

• To assist in the preparation of sterile products, their labeling, packaging and dispatch.

• To replenish stock and rotate stock.

• To perform visual inspection of finished products.

• Ensure a high quality of service to the customer, while adhering to Health and Safety requirements and company procedures.

• To participate in the cleaning and preparation of equipment and supplies ready for the compounding of sterile products in the aseptic unit in accordance with the principles of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP).

• Ensure adequate and appropriate stocks of equipment and supplies.

Qualifications and Experience

GCSE or equivalent English & Mathematics

Good oral/written communication

High attention to detail

What are some of the benefits of working at Baxter?

£25,000 base + weekly shift allowance + competitive benefits

Professional development opportunities

High importance placed on work life balance

Commitment to growing and developing an inclusive and diverse workforce

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Baxter is an equal opportunity employer. Baxter evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.

Reasonable Accommodations

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