Virus Protection Shift Technician
THE POSITION
- The position is Virus Production Shift Technician, a full-time role located in the Virus Production 1 (VP1) department at the Pirbright site.
- Virus Production 1 is a restricted access department devoted to the manufacture of inactivated viral antigen used to make vaccines that are sold across the world.
- The role incorporates practical manufacturing operations, aseptic operations, and provides an opportunity to learn and develop numerous skills.
TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Work in a team of shift technicians (2 teams of 3 operators each comprised of 1x Senior Technician and 2x Technicians) led by an area Supervisor.
- Participate in the manufacture of bulk volumes of inactivated virus antigen fully respecting UK and company Biosafety, EHS, and GMP standards.
- Perform cleaning, decontamination and steam sterilization of vessels and plant following SOPs.
- Ensure department batch record documentation is filled out contemporaneously and in full compliance with GDP.
- Manage department stock levels and ensure equipment is cleaned and autoclave sterilized.
- Grade A/B clean room operations performing aseptic manufacturing.
REQUIREMENTS
- Good organizational skills.
- Ability to work methodically and carefully according to tight timelines.
- Problem solving skills.
- Experience in industrial pharmaceutical production in a similarly regulated environment.
- Good IT skills, preferably some experience of SAP/GBS.
- Experience working in Graded GMP environments.
WHY THIS IS A GREAT PLACE TO WORK
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