Purification Shift Technician

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Pirbright, United Kingdom

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Posted:

18.04.2025

Expiry Date:

02.06.2025

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THE POSITION

As a Purification Shift Technician, you'll play a crucial role in the large-scale purification of antigens used in FMD and BTV vaccine production. You'll be working in a graded laboratory within the restricted area of our production plant in Pirbright, adhering to the highest standards of UK and Boehringer Ingelheim’s HSE, GMP, and bio-security regulations. This role requires flexibility, including weekend shift cover, and collaboration across departments.

This is a fully site-based role in Pirbright.

TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Manufacture purified antigens for FMD and BTV vaccines efficiently and cost-effectively, meeting all HSE, GMP, and biosecurity standards.
2. Operate and maintain process plant equipment according to standard operating procedures.
3. Conduct laboratory tests throughout the production process, recording findings accurately.
4. Document deviations and investigations, liaising with QA as needed.
5. Perform aseptic manipulations of products.
6. Monitor and record data from process plant instrumentation and laboratory equipment, taking remedial action when necessary.
7. Collaborate with shift technicians to ensure smooth transitions between shifts.
8. Provide shift cover, including weekends, when other technicians are unavailable.
9. Maintain a clean and organized laboratory, participating in the cleaning rota.
10. Engage fully with CI and PSQDC processes.

REQUIREMENTS

1. Experience in pharmaceutical products.
2. Ability to work autonomously, safely, and methodically.
3. Experience with industrial-scale manufacturing under a quality system.
4. Excellent interpersonal skills.
5. Results-focused with flexibility to adapt to changes.
6. Multitasking and cross-functional capabilities.

WHY THIS IS A GREAT PLACE TO WORK

Boehringer Ingelheim has been recognised as a Top Employer in the UK. Being certified as a Top Employer confirms our dedication to a better world of work, delivered through excellent HR policies and people practices. To learn more visit: Boehringer Ingelheim Careers.

Our Company

At Boehringer Ingelheim, we develop breakthrough therapies that improve the lives of both humans and animals. Founded in 1885 and family-owned ever since, Boehringer Ingelheim takes a long-term perspective. Now, we are powered by 52,000 employees globally who nurture a diverse, collaborative, and inclusive culture. We believe that if we have talented and ambitious people who are passionate about innovation, there is no limit to what we can achieve.

With us, you can grow, collaborate, innovate, and improve lives. We offer challenging work in a respectful and friendly global working environment surrounded by a world of innovation-driven mindsets and practices. In addition, learning and development for all employees is key, because your growth is our growth.

Boehringer Ingelheim is an equal opportunity global employer who takes pride in maintaining a diverse and inclusive culture. We embrace diversity of perspectives and strive for an inclusive environment, which benefits our employees, patients, and communities.

Want to learn more? Visit Boehringer Ingelheim.