Production Technician - Newbury, United Kingdom - Cranleigh Scientific

Cranleigh Scientific
Cranleigh Scientific
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Newbury, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Description

A manufacturing company serving the animal health market has an opportunity for a Microbiology Production Technician to join its team.

The purpose of the role is to produce Finished Vaccine Product (FVP), in line with scheduled production dates in a qualityenvironment.

All training will be provided but a science background from A-level upwards is required. This role works on a shift pattern.


Rotating Shift:

Week 1 is Thurs

  • Sat 07:30 18:00
Week 2 is Mon-Wed 07:30 - 18:00

Week 3 is Thurs

  • Sat 07:30 18:00
Etc.


Main Responsibilities

  • Inoculation, Incubation and Harvesting of bacteria on solid Media, Broths and Fermentor.
  • Accurate Completion of Antigen Production Records and associated Data Capture Forms
  • Preparation of materials and apparatus used in Antigen Production and Blending / Bottling
  • Blending / Bottling Finished Vaccine.
  • Labelling / Packaging & storage of Finished Vaccine.
  • Use of Autoclave
  • Collaborating in the generation of the Production Schedule
  • Delivering work as per the Production Schedule.
  • Writing / amending relevant SOP's and Data Capture Forms.
  • Health & Safety Compliance (Risk / COSHH etc)
  • Management of Stock / raw materials required for Production processes.
  • Liaison and communication with Company personnel at all levels.
  • Provide support in new product/process development.
  • Basic equipment maintenance
  • Removal of waste from Production.
  • Cleaning of Production rooms and associated areas as per cleaning schedule.
  • Acceptance and storage / distribution of general deliveries.

Location:
Due to the location of this site, you must have your own transport to get to work.


Key Qualities / Experience

  • A relevant qualification or training at City and Guilds level or NVQ level II;
  • At least 6 months experience in cGMP quality/production or equivalent environment Working knowledge of relevant quality standards, cGMP.
  • Technical knowledge of emergency (autogenous) vaccine products is desirable.
  • Knowledge of the processes involved
  • A good eye for detail;
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Working experience of COSHH & Health & Safety regulations
  • Team work experience
  • Communication skills


  • Computer literate

  • Word, Excel
  • Can Do Attitude
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