Manufacturing operator

People in Science; Breda; On-site; EUR 44,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Specialist training

Career development

Shift rotation

Stable employer

Job summary

People in Science is seeking a Manufacturing Technician for radiopharmaceutical production in a new, highly specialized environment. The role combines advanced production technology, chemistry and handling of radioactive materials, with extensive training at the outset.

You will operate production equipment, perform manual processes and contribute to process improvements while ensuring GMP compliance and radiation safety.

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn a completely new production process.
• Able to work in a regulated GMP environment and follow strict procedures.
• Willing to work in shifts and adapt to a start-up production site.

Responsibilities

• Operate specialized pharmaceutical production equipment.
• Perform manual production activities.
• Execute electrolysis and chromatography processes.
• Prepare chromatography columns and target ampoules.
• Work safely with radioactive materials and follow radiation-safety procedures.
• Maintain accurate production and batch documentation.
• Identify deviations and drive improvements for safety, quality and efficiency.
• Follow GMP, GDocP and radiation-safety guidelines.

Skills

Curious

Proactive

Team player

Shift-ready

Attention to detail

Responsible

Education

MBO 4 / HBO

Job description

Manufacturing Technician – Radiopharmaceutical Production

About the Role

As a Manufacturing Technician, you will work in a highly specialized pharmaceutical production environment where a completely new manufacturing process is being established. The process combines advanced production technology, chemistry and the handling of radioactive materials. Because this production process is so unique, even experienced operators will have a lot to learn. Everyone starts with an extensive training period and gradually develops into a specialist within this environment. The site is still in a start-up and development phase. This means you will not only operate the process, but also have the opportunity to identify improvements, contribute ideas and help optimize the way production is carried out. You will contribute to the production of a highly specialized radiopharmaceutical product within men’s health. This type of production is extremely rare in the Netherlands.

What We Offer

• Salary of €3,900 – €4,200 gross per month, including shift allowance
• The opportunity to become a specialist in radiopharmaceutical manufacturing
• A role within a new and developing production environment
• Freedom to contribute to process improvements
• Strong development and career opportunities
• Initial period in a 3-shift system, followed by transition to a 5-shift system
• Stable international employer focused on quality, safety and innovation

What Will You Be Doing?

As a Manufacturing Technician, you will perform production activities according to SOPs, Work Instructions and Batch Manufacturing Records. Your responsibilities include:

• Operating specialized pharmaceutical production equipment
• Performing manual production activities
• Executing chemical processes such as electrolysis and chromatography
• Preparing chromatography columns and target ampoules
• Working safely with radioactive materials
• Cleaning and preparing production lines and equipment
• Monitoring the process and identifying deviations
• Maintaining accurate production and batch documentation
• Working according to GMP, GDocP and radiation-safety procedures
• Identifying opportunities to improve safety, quality and efficiency

Who Are We Looking For?

For this position, your mindset is just as important as your previous experience.

You are:

• Curious and eager to learn
• Proactive and willing to ask questions
• Prepared to invest time in learning a completely new production process
• Comfortable starting from the basics, even if you already have operator experience
• Accurate and able to work according to strict procedures
• A team player with a strong sense of responsibility
• Willing to work in shifts

A MBO 4 or HBO working and thinking level is preferred.

Relevant backgrounds include:

• Process Technology
• Chemical Technology
• Biology
• Medical Laboratory Research
• Chemical Analysis
• MTS / MLO
• VAPRO A or B

Experience within pharmaceutical production, GMP or another regulated production environment is an advantage, but not essential.

Radiation Safety

Previous experience with radioactive materials is not required. You will receive the necessary training to work safely within this specialized environment. A TMS-VRS Level D certificate is required for the role. If you do not have this certificate yet, you can obtain it during your first year of employment. The training is fully funded by the employer.

Why This Role?

This is not a standard operator position. You will work in a production environment where there is still a lot to learn, discover and improve. You will be trained in a process that very few operators in the Netherlands have experience with and can develop into a highly specialized manufacturing professional. If you are driven, proactive and willing to learn something completely new, this could be a unique next step in your career.