Production Technician

Baxter; Oxford; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A pharmaceutical company in Oxford is seeking Production Technicians for their TPN department. The position is full-time and permanent, offering training to those starting a career in the pharmaceutical industry. Responsibilities include assembling raw materials for compounding, manufacturing life-saving products, and ensuring compliance with Health and Safety procedures. The role offers a base salary of £25,600 plus shift allowance and benefits.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

High importance placed on work-life balance

Responsibilities

• Assemble raw materials and ingredients for compounding sterile products.
• Manufacture life-saving products in accordance to approved SOPs.
• Assist in the preparation of sterile products, their labelling, packaging, and dispatch.
• Perform visual inspection of finished products.
• Ensure high quality of service to customers and adhere to Health and Safety requirements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Good oral/written communication

Education

GCSE or equivalent, including English & Mathematics

Job description

Overview

Baxter Compounding in Oxford is looking for Production Technicians in our TPN department (Total Parenteral Nutrition) who are keen to join us in helping saving and sustaining the lives of our patients by manufacturing essential life supporting products. 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 site in Oxford. The role will be mainly based in TPN (Total Parenteral Nutrition unit) department, where operators will be working in grade B and C environments. Occasionally, operators will be rotated to work in grade D compounding room as well as assembly and labelling areas. The working hours will initially be Monday to Friday on rotating shifts of 7am-3pm and 10am-6pm. Once trained, the working hours will likely change to Tuesday to Saturday on rotating shifts of 10am-6pm and 1pm-9pm.

Responsibilities

• To assemble raw materials and ingredients for compounding sterile products
• To manufacture live saving products in accordance to approved Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) manually and using a compounder
• To assist in the preparation of sterile products, their labelling, 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 and adhere to Health and Safety requirements and company procedures
• To perform and record all cleaning for the equipment, areas of work and supplies as and when required as defined in the relevant SOP's and in accordance with the principles of Good Manufacturing Practice
• Ensure adequate and appropriate stocks of equipment and supplies
• Perform pre‑compounding, compounding and post‑compounding checks

Qualifications

• GCSE or equivalent, including English & Mathematics
• Good oral/written communication
• High attention to detail

At Baxter, we believe every person, regardless of who they are or where they are from, deserves a chance to live a healthy life. It was our founding belief in 1931 and continues to be our guiding principle. We are redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact today, tomorrow, and beyond.

Our Baxter colleagues are united by our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives. Together, our community is driven by a culture of courage, trust, and collaboration. Every individual is empowered to take ownership and make a meaningful impact. We strive for efficient and effective operations, and we hold each other accountable for delivering exceptional results. Here, you will find more than just a job—you will find purpose and pride.

Benefits

• £25,600 base salary + Shift allowance + Benefits
• Professional development opportunities
• High importance placed on work life balance