Vaccine Manufacturing Shift Technician

Boehringer Ingelheim; Pirbright; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Boehringer Ingelheim UK is seeking a Virus Production Shift Technician to support the production of FMD antigen in a regulated manufacturing environment at the Pirbright site. The role is full-time, fixed-term until 31 December 2027, with shift-based work that may include nights, weekends, and non-standard hours.

You will execute manufacturing activities, perform CIP/SIP, maintain cleanroom conditions, document batch records, manage materials, and support CAPA and deviation investigations.

Qualifications

• Experience in a pharmaceutical, biotechnology, vaccine, or other highly regulated manufacturing environment.
• Understanding of GMP principles and quality requirements.
• Experience working in cleanroom environments is desirable.
• Experience with aseptic processing or sterile manufacturing operations would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of deviation management and CAPA processes is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Execute manufacturing activities in line with approved procedures, GMP standards, and production schedules.
• Perform CIP (Clean-In-Place) and SIP (Sterilise-In-Place) operations to support production activities.
• Operate and maintain cleanroom and laboratory environments in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Accurately complete batch records and manufacturing documentation.
• Manage raw material inventories and perform routine stock control activities.
• Operate autoclaves and perform cleaning, sterilisation, and testing activities.
• Carry out Grade A/B aseptic processing and work within Biosafety Cabinets (BSCs).
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and complete all required training.
• Support production investigations, including deviation management and root cause analysis.
• Assist with CAPA activities and implementation of corrective actions.
• Participate in daily Tier 1 meetings and contribute to team performance objectives.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across the manufacturing operation.
• Provide flexible support for out-of-hours production activities when required.

Skills

GMP compliance

Documentation

Stock control

Autoclaves

Aseptic processing

Biosafety Cabinets

Teamwork

Attention to detail

IT skills

Education

Maths and English

Scientific qualification advantageous

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Boehringer Ingelheim UK is seeking a Virus Production Shift Technician to support the production of FMD antigen in a regulated manufacturing environment at the Pirbright site. The role is full-time, fixed-term until 31 December 2027, with shift-based work that may include nights, weekends, and non-standard hours.

You will execute manufacturing activities, perform CIP/SIP, maintain cleanroom conditions, document batch records, manage materials, and support CAPA and deviation investigations.