Production Technician

PE Global International; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Animal Health client in Milton Keynes is seeking a Production Technician for an initial 11 months contract position. The role involves manufacturing intermediates, preparing and maintaining equipment, and following regulatory requirements. Ideal candidates should have experience in a production environment, a working knowledge of cGMP, and relevant educational qualifications in science. The pay rate ranges from £12.21 to £17.08 per hour, based on experience.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of fermentation and fermentation vessels.
• Experience in large scale bacterial antigen processing.

Responsibilities

• Perform activities associated with manufacture per production schedule.
• Follow standard operating procedures and ensure documentation practices.
• Participate in site tier process and investigations.

Skills

Prior experience in a production laboratory or manufacturing environment

Working knowledge of cGMP and inventory control concepts

Understanding of aseptic techniques and procedures

Education

A-Level or Equivalent in a scientific field

Bachelor's in Science/Biology/Biotechnology

Job description

Overview

PE Global is currently recruiting for a Production Technician for a leading Animal Health client based in Milton Keynes. This is an initial 11 months contract position based on site Monday to Friday. Pay rate is from £12.21 per hour to £17.08 per hour PAYE depending on experience.

Note: Our client cannot assist with any visa sponsorship and candidates must have the correct visa to live and work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Perform activities associated with the manufacture of intermediates (media & antigen) per the production schedule and in accordance with local Regulatory and GMP requirements.
• Prepare, stage, use and maintain a variety of mechanical or laboratory equipment.
• Follow standard operating procedures and ensure Good Documentation Practices are followed.
• Participate in Site Tier Process.
• Apply MPS tools and methodology to lead and support investigations and CAPA (Corrective and Preventative Action) implementation.
• Participate in company sponsored training and events.

Education/Experience

• Prior experience in a production laboratory or manufacturing environment will be beneficial but not essential.
• Working knowledge of cGMP and inventory control concepts.
• Working knowledge of fermentation and fermentation vessels.
• Understanding of aseptic techniques and procedures.
• Experience in large scale bacterial antigen processing.
• Completed your further education (A-Level or Equivalent) with an interest in a scientific field.
• Bachelors or Equivalent in Science/Biology/Biotechnology preferred.

How to apply

Interested candidates should submit an updated CV. Please click the link below to apply, alternatively send an up to date CV to (url removed).

Note: Our client cannot assist with any visa sponsorship and candidates must have the correct visa to live and work in the UK.

Additional information

Although it is not possible for us to respond to all applications, we at PE Global will do our utmost to give you feedback on your application. You have sent your CV to us as a company and, even though you have sent your CV to a particular position, we are making the reasonable assumption that you are active on the job market and as part of our normal recruitment service we will discuss other suitable positions with you. You are free to opt out of this so please specify in your application to us if you just want to be contacted in relation to a specific vacancy. Your CV is sent to a central recruitment inbox which a number of people in the applicable PE Global division have access to and so you might not be contacted by the named person in this advert.