Production Technician

Boehringer Ingelheim; Pirbright; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Boehringer Ingelheim in Pirbright is recruiting six Production Technicians on a contract basis until March 2028 to support the manufacture of bulk FMD antigen and vaccines, ensuring compliance with safety and GMP standards.

You will perform CIP/SIP, aseptic processing, batch records, materials handling and autoclave operations, maintaining product integrity and meeting regulatory requirements in a cleanroom environment.

Qualifications

• Read and follow detailed instructions accurately.
• Plan and complete work to agreed schedules with time management.
• Work autonomously as well as within a wider team.
• Careful, methodical approach with minimal supervision.
• Experience in a highly regulated environment is desirable.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Competent IT skills, including MS Word, Excel and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Perform CIP (Clean-In-Place) and SIP (Sterilise-In-Place) operations to maintain the production schedule.
• Execute production processes in line with procedures, ensuring product integrity and compliance.
• Operate and maintain cleanroom laboratory environments for product manufacture.
• Maintain accurate production batch records in line with regulatory requirements.
• Manage raw material stock levels, including routine checks and inventory control.
• Operate autoclaves to perform routine testing cycles and ensure cleaning and sterilisation.
• Perform Grade A/B aseptic processing and BSC activities with aseptic technique.
• Generate and investigate deviations with timely documentation and root cause analysis.
• Support deviation investigations and contribute to CAPA and continuous improvement.
• Involvement with EHS incident reporting and investigation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Autonomous working

Team collaboration

Strong communication

IT skills (MS Office)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are currently recruiting for six Production Technicians to join us on a contract basis until March 2028 across five departments at our manufacturing site in Pirbright.

As a Production Technician, you will play a key role in the production of bulk volumes of inactivated Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) antigen and vaccines. You will ensure full compliance with HSE, Biosafety/Biosecurity and GMP standards, while delivering materials on time and in full to downstream stages of the manufacturing process.

These roles are site-based and require attendance five days per week.

TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform CIP (Clean-In-Place) and SIP (Sterilise-In-Place) operations to maintain the production schedule.
• Execute production processes in line with approved procedures, ensuring product integrity, quality, and compliance.
• Operate and maintain laboratory environments to cleanroom standards required for product manufacture.
• Maintain accurate and complete production batch records in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Manage raw material stock levels, including routine checks and inventory control.
• Operate autoclaves to perform routine testing cycles and ensure effective cleaning and sterilisation of materials in accordance with approved procedures.
• Perform Grade A/B aseptic processing and BSC activities in accordance with GMP procedures, demonstrating strong aseptic technique, contamination control awareness, and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Generate and investigate deviations in a timely manner, ensuring accurate documentation and root cause analysis.
• Support departmental deviation investigations, contributing to effective resolution and continuous improvement.
• Assist in the completion and closure of Corrective and Preventative Actions (CAPA) to ensure compliance and prevent recurrence.
• Involvement with EHS (Environment, Health & Safety) incident reporting and investigation

REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to read, interpret and follow detailed instructions accurately to complete tasks
• Effective time management skills, with the ability to plan and complete work to agreed schedules.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously as well as collaboratively within a wider team
• Able to work in a careful, methodical manner with minimal supervision.
• Previous experience in a similar role or within a highly regulated environment is desirable.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Competent IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel and Outlook).

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.