Lead Technical Operator - Bulking

Posted 17 Days Ago
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Covingham, Swindon, England
In-Office
Mid level
Biotech
Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.
The Role
Provide operational support for manufacturing and packing pharmaceuticals, ensuring compliance with GMP, performing equipment maintenance, and leading a team.
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Work Schedule

Other

Environmental Conditions

Cleanroom: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc... allowed

Job Description

Position Summary:

The role provides daily operational support to the Process Coordinator. The technician will focus on manufacturing, filling, inspection, and packing pharmaceuticals (both sterile and non-sterile). They will follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Batch Manufacturing Records (BMRs), ensuring compliance with cGMP (current Good Manufacturing Practices).

What will you do?

Responsibilities:

  • Operation & Manufacturing: Set up and operate bulk formulation, filling, inspection, and packing lines, ensuring correct processes for both sterile and non-sterile products.

  • Quality Control: Complete batch documentation accurately, perform in-process checks, and ensure compliance with SOPs to maintain high-quality standards.

  • Equipment Maintenance: Perform equipment checks, cleaning (including CIP and SIP activities), and report any issues.

  • Operational Support: Assist with project validation, new product introduction, SAP transactions, and work with quality systems for GMP changes.

  • Leadership & Team Support: Monitor team progress, track downtime, ensure accurate batch records, and provide leadership in the absence of the Production Coordinator.

GMP Responsibilities

  • Ensure all processes (manufacturing, filling, inspection, and packing) comply with GMP.

  • Support deviations and investigations and carry out good manufacturing practices.

  • Maintain a tidy and compliant environment.

EH&S (Environment, Health & Safety) Responsibilities

  • Follow emergency procedures and ensure safe work systems are adhered to.

  • Report accidents, near misses, and breaches of safety protocols.

Who we are looking for:

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

  • Experience in a pharmaceutical or regulated environment (MHRA and FDA regulations).

  • Knowledge of clean room operations and aseptic manufacturing.

  • Strong English and Math skills; a scientific background is crucial (e.g., A-Levels).

  • Previous supervisory experience or ability to develop individuals.

  • Lean systems and continuous improvement experience (Green Belt preferred).

  • Understanding of pharmaceutical systems with HMI involvement.

  • Aseptic block license (if required).

Top Skills

Aseptic Manufacturing
Hmi
Lean Systems
SAP
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The Company
HQ: Waltham, MA
100,000 Employees

What We Do

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of approximately $40 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, increasing productivity in their laboratories, improving patient health through diagnostics or the development and manufacture of life-changing therapies, we are here to support them. Our global team delivers an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon and PPD.

Why Work With Us

You will join a company which every colleague has the opportunity to create possibilities, for oneself, for our customers and patients. There is no more exciting place to be than at the forefront of solving problems which help improve lives around the world. As a company, we are committed to supporting your career aspirations and your journey.

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