Virus Production Shift Technician

TN United Kingdom; Guildford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in animal health is seeking a Virus Production Shift Technician to join their team in Pirbright. This role involves participating in aseptic manufacturing operations and ensuring compliance with strict biosafety and GMP standards. You'll be responsible for manufacturing inactivated virus antigens and maintaining equipment cleanliness. If you have experience in pharmaceutical production and are looking to make an impact in a fast-growing company, this is an exciting opportunity to advance your career in a vital sector.

Qualifications

• Experience in industrial pharmaceutical production in a regulated environment.
• Good organizational skills and ability to work methodically.

Responsibilities

• Participating in practical manufacturing operations and aseptic operations.
• Manufacturing bulk volumes of inactivated virus antigen in compliance with standards.
• Performing cleaning, decontamination, and steam sterilization of vessels.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Methodical Work Under Tight Timelines

Good Documentation Practice

Industrial Pharmaceutical Production Experience

IT Skills (SAP/GBS)

GMP Environment Experience

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Title: Virus Production Shift Technician

Company: CK Group

Location: Pirbright, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU Work Permit Required: Yes

Job Reference: 2c74871cfb75

Job Views: 12

Posted: 05.05.2025

Expiry Date: 19.06.2025

Job Description:

CK Group is recruiting for a Virus Production Shift Technician to join a global animal health company based in Pirbright on a contract basis for 6 months.

Salary: £17.48 per hour PAYE (inside IR35)

Responsibilities include:

1. Participating in practical manufacturing operations, aseptic operations, and skill development.
2. Manufacturing bulk volumes of inactivated virus antigen in compliance with UK and company Biosafety, EHS, and GMP standards.
3. Performing cleaning, decontamination, and steam sterilization of vessels and plant following SOPs.
4. Filling out department batch record documentation accurately and in compliance with GDP.
5. Managing stock levels and ensuring equipment is cleaned and autoclaved.
6. Operating in Grade A/B clean rooms performing aseptic manufacturing.

Qualifications and Skills:

1. Good organizational skills.
2. Ability to work methodically under tight timelines.
3. Experience with Good Documentation Practice.
4. Experience in industrial pharmaceutical production in a regulated environment.
5. Good IT skills, preferably with SAP/GBS experience.
6. Experience working in GMP environments.

Company Overview:

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

Location:

This role is based at the client's site in Pirbright, Surrey.