Shift Process Technician

Pharmaron; Cramlington; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Pharmaron is currently recruiting a Shift Process Technician to support site manufacturing operations on a rotating shift. You will operate and monitor API production trains, adhere to GMP and HS policies, perform batch processing, cleaning, and manage documentation to ensure audit readiness.

The candidate should have 3+ years in a technical manufacturing setting, experience in high-hazard environments, and a degree in Chemical Processing or Pharmaceutical Science.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years in a technical manufacturing environment.
• Experience in high hazard environments and following batch instructions.
• Experience with cGMP and quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor API manufacturing processes on shift.
• Adhere to EHS policies, SOPs and GMP standards.
• Perform batch processing, cleaning, and waste stream management.
• Maintain process documentation and support audits.
• Provide guidance and mentoring to colleagues.

Skills

Shift work

High hazard handling

Documentation accuracy

Team mentoring

Education

Degree in Chemical Processing or Pharmaceutical Science

City and Guild level 1 or 2 in Process Technology

GCSEs in English, Maths, Chemistry or Physics

Tools

DCS

GMP systems

Job description

Pharmaron is a global CRO helping pharma and biotech companies bring new therapies to life. With over 25,000 employees worldwide across 28 locations in the US, UK and China, we support drug discovery through to manufacturing with fully integrated, high-quality services.

We’re proud of the impact we make and just last year, we supported over 780 discovery projects, 1,000+ CMC programmes, and 1,000+ clinical trials across all phases. Our teams are involved in everything from small molecules to biologics and gene therapies, and we work with more than 3,000 global customers. To learn more, visit www.pharmaron.com.

About the Role

Pharmaron is currently looking to recruit a Shift Process Technician. This role is to perform and support activities that facilitate the operation of the site manufacturing process trains. This role is on a shift rotation, details can be provided when speaking with the team.

Key roles and responsibilities:

• Operate and monitor API manufacturing processes using DCS and manual controls in line with production plans.
• Adhere to all EHS policies, SOPs, and GMP standards, ensuring safe and compliant operations.
• Conduct batch processing, equipment cleaning, commissioning, and waste stream management.
• Maintain accurate and timely process documentation to meet cGMP and audit readiness requirements.
• Perform first-line maintenance, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis for process issues.
• Support risk assessments (HAZOP, LOPA), permit to work systems, and emergency response activities.
• Act as SME for process operations, providing guidance, training, and mentoring to colleagues.
• Collaborate on developing and updating operational procedures and batch records.
• Carry out quality checks and lab analyses as required, reporting deviations or incidents promptly.

Candidate Profile

Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a technical manufacturing environment – chemical, pharmaceutical or equivalent

Experience of working in a high hazard environment

Experience of following batch manufacturing instructions / procedures and adherence to strict control parameters

GCSE level C or above in English, Maths, Chemistry or physics

Knowledge of risk management and Safe Systems of work

Appreciation of quality systems and cGMP

Degree in Chemical Processing, Pharmaceutical Science or related discipline

City and Guild level 1 or 2 in Process Technology, Chemical Processes or equivalent

Experience of working within a cGMP / highly regulated environment

Experience of training or mentoring others under a competency management framework

Why Pharmaron?

Collaborative Culture:

Thrive in our inclusive and collaborative environment, where teamwork and innovation go hand in hand. Here, your voice matters, and your contributions make a real impact. "Employees Number One" and "Clients Centered" are the core cultural values at Pharmaron. Our culture, which sets Pharmaron apart from other organizations, has evolved from our deep commitment to our employees, partners and collaborators.

Pharmaron is a premier service provider for the life sciences industry. Founded in 2004, Pharmaron has invested in its people and facilities and established a broad spectrum of research, development, and manufacturing service capabilities throughout the entire drug discovery, preclinical, and clinical development process across multiple therapeutic modalities, including small molecules, biologics, and CGT products. With over 25,000 employees and operations in the U.S., the U.K. and China. Pharmaron has an excellent track record in delivering R&D solutions to its partners in North America, Europe, Japan, and China.

• Job Category Manufacturing & Production (Production)