SWC6A Lyo technician

ThermoFisher Scientific; Swindon; Sur place; GBP 32 000 - 42 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive Pay

Performance Related Bonus

Annual merit increase

Medical benefits

Paid Time Off/Annual Leave

Employee Referral Bonus

Résumé du poste

Thermo Fisher Scientific in Swindon seeks a Lyo Technician to operate freeze-drying cycles within a GMP environment. You will handle routine preparation, cycle validation, and documentation in batch records.

You will work with SCADA systems, ensure SOP compliance, and support optimization of lyophilisation processes while maintaining clean room environmental conditions.

Qualifications

• Experience in pharmaceutical industry, especially freeze dryer operations.
• Knowledge of cGMP and proper documentation practices.
• Computer literacy with SCADA system experience.
• Ability to operate and monitor process equipment with multiple cycles.

Responsabilités

• Carry out freezer-drying cycles according with production plan.
• Monitor cycle parameters to maintain correct operating conditions.
• Operate Freeze Drier equipment for routine prep and test cycles.
• Compile GMP records and report abnormal trends or alarms promptly.
• Ensure compliance with SOPs and complete batch documentation.
• Assist with optimization of lyophilisation processes for efficiency.

Connaissances

SCADA system experience

Process equipment operation

cGMP knowledge

Pharmaceutical industry experience

Shift pattern adaptability

Formation

ONC in Electrical, Mechanical, Electronic Engineering or instrumentation

Outils

SCADA

Freeze Dryer

Description du poste

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cleanroom: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc... allowed, Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery), Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc), Standing for full shift, Will work with hazardous/toxic materials, Working at heights

Job Description

Thermo Fisher Scientific

POSITION PROFILE

Position Title: Lyo Technician

Reporting To: Process Coordinator

Department: SWC6A

Job Holder:

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out freezer-drying cycles according with production plan
• Monitoring of the Freeze drying cycle parameters during the processing of a batch to ensure the correct operating conditions are being maintained.
• Operation of the Freeze Drier equipment for routine preparation and test cycles.
• Monitoring of the Freeze drying cycle parameters during routine preparation and test cycles to ensure the correct operating conditions are being maintained.
• Check the graphics and the performance of the parameters of freeze-drying process, of the cleaning cycles of the plants and of the testing cycles. Make visual checks for correct functioning of the systems.
• Perform the correct compilation and collection of GMP Reporting of any abnormal trend or alarm conditions during freeze drying or routine preparation and test cycles from the Freeze drier SCADA system and instrumentation to enable quick response from the maintenance team.
• Compliance with all relevant SOPs covering the operation of the Freeze driers and other associated activities.
• Completion of relevant batch documentation associated with the operation of the freeze driers.
• Preparation of the Freeze Drier cycle record documentation to be included in the batch manufacturing records (Charts, alarm print outs) for review.
• Initiation of relevant documentation and involvement with subsequent investigations to cover un-expected deviations from normal operating conditions.
• Involvement in the optimisation of lyophilisation processes in order to maximise operating efficiency.
• Monitoring of Lyo support utilities values (levels, pressures, flow) to ensure they are in a condition to allow the freeze drying, freeze drier preparation, solution preparation and filling operations to continue without interruption due to lack of utility.
• Loading of consumable materials as required maintaining the levels needed for the support utilities.
• Take care of the machinery, materials and the work environment communicating in a way promptly to the supervisor any anomalies
• Perform basic interventions on the systems (for example: clamp draft, use of the He leakage search tool replacements of nitrogen filters for Lyo and pharma utilities systems, adjustment of manual valves, etc
• Reporting of any abnormal trends and/or alarm conditions from the utilities equipment to enable quick response from the maintenance team.
• Monitoring of the values and alarm status of the environmental conditions within the clean room and support areas using the Facility Monitoring System (FMS), ensuring that any abnormal trends and/or alarm conditions are responded to as per systems SOPs.
• Collation and review of routine FMS print outs of environmental data for presentation to QA for approval.
• During periods when the Freeze drying equipment is not being used (there will be periods of low activity during the start up phase) there will be other production based activities that will need to be performed.

Health & Safety

• Understand emergency procedures and safe systems of work.
• Compliance with all EH&S requirements.
• Observe safety behaviour in the working environment.

Experience

• ONC in Electrical, Mechanical, Electronic Engineering or instrumentation.
• Experience in pharmaceutical industry (particularly freeze dryer operations) and knowledge of cGMP.
• Computer literate with SCADA system experience.
• Experience with operating and monitoring process equipment with multiple cycles and functionality.

Characteristics

• A steady, thorough, articulate attitude with a process oriented mindset.
• Ability to make judgements based on SOP guidelines, validated cycle parameters and experience. A disciplined, non fiddling approach seeking clarification from SOPs and available technical support at all times.
• Ability to work alone on multiple routing activities - 24 hours 7 days shift pattern - taking ownership and responsibility for repeat operations, checks and verification actions.
• Good communication skills, both written and oral.
• The maturity to call for assistance from cross-functional teams to ensure the onward reliability of the freeze drying processes and support equipment.

What We Offer

Compensation

• Competitive Pay
• Performance Related Bonus where eligible
• Annual merit performance-based increase

Excellent Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Paid Time Off/Annual Leave
• Employee Referral Bonus

Career Advancement Opportunities

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.