Vaccine Production Shift Technician (Cross-Functional)

Boehringer Ingelheim GmbH; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Boehringer Ingelheim GmbH in Pirbright, UK, is seeking a Virus Production Cross-Functional Shift Technician to support two virus production teams (VP1 and VP2) in producing bulk quantities of inactivated FMD and BTV antigens, ensuring quality and compliance in a shift-based environment.

This is a site-based, fixed-term role until 31 December 2027, with opportunities to contribute to continuous improvement, CAPA activities and QA collaboration within GMP and biosafety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in a pharmaceutical/regulated manufacturing environment.
• Cleanroom experience (Grade A/B preferred).
• Knowledge of GMP, biosafety, and quality standards.
• Aseptic or tissue culture processes desirable.
• Experience with deviation handling and documentation systems (LIMS, SAP) advantageous.
• Ability to follow detailed procedures with high accuracy.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Proactive, reliable and structured approach.

Responsibilities

• Execute production operations in line with procedures and quality standards.
• Operate and maintain cleanroom environments (Grade A–D) to required standards.
• Complete batch records and production documentation accurately.
• Maintain raw material stocks with routine stock checks.
• Perform manufacturing activities, including cell culture processes where required.
• Follow SOPs and complete required training.
• Generate deviations and support investigations, including CAPA activities.
• Support audit readiness and collaborate with QA during audits.
• Complete data entry and manage documentation in LIMS and SAP.
• Participate in Tier 1 meetings and ensure actions are completed on time.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within production area.

Skills

Pharma/manufacturing experience

Cleanroom experience

GMP/biosafety knowledge

Documentation (LIMS/SAP)

Procedural accuracy

Teamwork/communication

Education

Good standard of education (Maths & English)

Tools

LIMS

SAP

Job description

Boehringer Ingelheim GmbH in Pirbright, UK, is seeking a Virus Production Cross-Functional Shift Technician to support two virus production teams (VP1 and VP2) in producing bulk quantities of inactivated FMD and BTV antigens, ensuring quality and compliance in a shift-based environment.

This is a site-based, fixed-term role until 31 December 2027, with opportunities to contribute to continuous improvement, CAPA activities and QA collaboration within GMP and biosafety standards.