Production Technician

THE POSITION

We are currently recruiting for six Production Technicians to join us on a contract basis until March 2028 across five departments at our manufacturing site in Pirbright.

As a Production Technician, you will play a key role in the production of bulk volumes of inactivated Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) antigen and vaccines. You will ensure full compliance with HSE, Biosafety/Biosecurity and GMP standards, while delivering materials on time and in full to downstream stages of the manufacturing process.

These roles are site-based and require attendance five days per week.

TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform CIP (Clean-In-Place) and SIP (Sterilise-In-Place) operations to maintain the production schedule.

• Execute production processes in line with approved procedures, ensuring product integrity, quality, and compliance.

• Operate and maintain laboratory environments to cleanroom standards required for product manufacture.

• Maintain accurate and complete production batch records in accordance with regulatory requirements.

• Manage raw material stock levels, including routine checks and inventory control.

• Operate autoclaves to perform routine testing cycles and ensure effective cleaning and sterilisation of materials in accordance with approved procedures.

• Perform Grade A/B aseptic processing and BSC activities in accordance with GMP procedures, demonstrating strong aseptic technique, contamination control awareness, and compliance with regulatory standards.

• Generate and investigate deviations in a timely manner, ensuring accurate documentation and root cause analysis.

• Support departmental deviation investigations, contributing to effective resolution and continuous improvement.

• Assist in the completion and closure of Corrective and Preventative Actions (CAPA) to ensure compliance and prevent recurrence.

• Involvement with EHS (Environment, Health & Safety) incident reporting and investigation

REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to read, interpret and follow detailed instructions accurately to complete tasks

• Effective time management skills, with the ability to plan and complete work to agreed schedules.

• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously as well as collaboratively within a wider team

• Able to work in a careful, methodical manner with minimal supervision.

• Previous experience in a similar role or within a highly regulated environment is desirable.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Positive, proactive ‘can-do’ attitude.

• Competent IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel and Outlook).

*Candidates may be asked to undergo a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Security check. Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory DBS certificate.