Production Technologist- Pharmaceuticals

Russell Taylor Group Ltd; Watford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company in Watford is seeking a Production Technologist to join their production team. You will be responsible for troubleshooting, process optimisation, and ensuring compliance with GMP standards. The ideal candidate has a degree in Chemistry, strong analytical skills, and experience in manufacturing environments. This full-time role offers competitive remuneration and involves both lab work and production floor activities.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level in Chemistry or similar.
• Experience of process development and manufacturing systems.
• GMP experience is essential and chemistry knowledge is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead identification and resolution of production process issues.
• Develop and execute reprocessing documentation.
• Facilitate investigations into process variability.
• Create and update manufacturing documentation to enhance reliability.
• Collaborate with teams to capture best practices and deliver training.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication

Process optimisation

GMP compliance

Education

Degree in Chemistry or similar

Job description

Overview

Role: Production Technologist - Pharmaceutical

Location: Hertfordshire

Shifts: Mon-Fridays (08:30-17:00)

Russell Taylor Group are recruiting for a Production Technologist on behalf of a Pharmaceutical Manufacturing business in Hertfordshire. The role is part of the production team, consisting of 11 Production Technicians. The focus will be on troubleshooting, process optimisation, and continuous improvement, ensuring operational efficiency, product quality, and compliance with internal standards and GMP principles. You will work closely with R&D, Quality, and Validation to investigate issues, implement process enhancements, and support new product introductions. The role involves both laboratory investigative work and production floor activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the identification, prevention, and resolution of production process issues to support on-time delivery targets.
• Develop and execute reprocessing documentation and deviation reports, performing experimental work where necessary.
• Facilitate investigations into process variability, root cause analysis, and corrective actions with the goal of reducing or eliminating recurring issues.
• Create, review, and update manufacturing documentation (SOPs, work instructions) to enhance process reliability and standardisation.
• Develop and implement change controls to formalise improvements and maintain compliance.
• Collaborate with Production Technicians to capture best practices and deliver training where needed.
• Analyse the impact of raw material variability on product quality and yield.
• Optimise processes to accommodate raw material differences and minimise the risk of out-of-specification results.
• Drive process improvements.
• Be the point of call for New Product Introductions (NPI), overseeing validation and pilot-scale production activities.
• Ensure thorough communication of validation outcomes and process needs to stakeholders.
• Support execution of the Site Validation Master Plan and qualification (IQ, OQ, PQ) activities.
• Ordering production-related consumables when required.

The Person

• Educated to degree level in Chemistry or similar.
• Experience of process development and manufacturing systems.
• GMP experience is essential, biochemistry or chemistry knowledge will be needed and food/pharma exposure if required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and drive process improvements.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of technology transfer from lab to production scale.
• Familiarity with validation protocols in a manufacturing environment.
• Exposure to problem-solving methodologies such as Fishbone, 5 Whys etc.

Important Information

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Job Info

Job Title: Production Technologist- Pharmaceuticals

Company: Russell Taylor Group Ltd

Location: Watford, Hertfordshire

Competitive

Posted: Sep 8th 2025

Closes: Oct 9th 2025

Sector: Medical, Pharmaceutical & Scientific

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full Time