Purification Shift Technician

CK Group- Science, Clinical and Technical; Pirbright; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in animal health is seeking a Purification Shift Technician to operate process plant equipment and manufacture purified antigens for vaccines. The ideal candidate will have experience in pharmaceutical production and strong IT skills. This permanent role near Pirbright requires flexibility with weekend shifts. Candidates must have entitlement to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Experience in pharmaceutical production is essential.
• Strong IT skills required for documentation.
• Must be able to work autonomously and methodically.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain process plant equipment.
• Manufacture purified antigens for vaccines.
• Conduct laboratory tests and record findings.
• Document deviations and liaise with QA.
• Perform aseptic manipulations of products.

Skills

Experience in pharmaceutical production

Strong IT skills

Ability to work autonomously

Experience with industrial-scale manufacturing

Problem-solving mindset

Job description

Overview

CK Group are recruiting for a Purification Shift Technician to join a global animal health company near Pirbright on a permanent basis.

This role requires flexibility, including weekend shift cover, and collaboration across departments.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain process plant equipment according to standard operating procedures
• Manufacture purified antigens for FMD and BTV vaccines efficiently and cost-effectively, meeting all HSE, GMP, and biosecurity standards
• Conduct laboratory tests throughout the production process, recording findings accurately
• Document deviations and investigations, liaising with QA as needed
• Perform aseptic manipulations of products

Qualifications / Background

• Experience in pharmaceutical production
• Strong IT skills
• Ability to work autonomously, safely, and methodically
• Experience with industrial-scale manufacturing
• Problem-solving mindset

Company

Our client is a leading manufacturer of vaccines, parasiticides and pharmaceuticals to protect animals. They are also one of the fastest growing animal health companies in the UK.

Location

This role is based at our client's site near Pirbright.

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It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK. Please quote job reference (phone number removed) in all correspondence.