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Operator - IDEALLY WITH CHEMICAL/PHARMA EXPERIENCE
6 months - with large potential to extend
5 shift - 4 on 4 off, 2 days and 2 nights - 12 hour shifts
7.30 - 7.30
£26.58 per hour - PAYE
Edinburgh
To operate pharmaceutical plant to manufacture bulk pharmaceuticals, intermediates and other chemical products in accordance with current good manufacturing practice (cGMP) and Health and safety practices.
* To perform chemical reactions according to batch sheet and process instructions as requested.
* To recognise key reaction criteria and notify a Supervisor or Shift Manager of any unusual signs. * To record process changes and notify a Supervisor or Shift Manager where appropriate.
* To operate equipment and conduct all plant operation and activities according to good manufacturing practice (cGMP), complying with current SOP's and appropriate health and safety precautions and Controlled Drug regulations.
* To carry out material handling duties as necessary for the operation of the Production plant.
* To operate mechanical and electro-mechanical material handling equipment as required.
* To weigh and check weigh materials and containers and record the weight as appropriate.
* To dispense liquids to and from drum stocks and bulk supplies and to record the quantities dispensed.
* To perform and record cleaning procedures for vessels and plant as appropriate in accordance with cGMP. To carry out material handling duties as necessary for the operation of the Production plant.
* To clean drums, tanks and other containers for disposal or reuse.
* To wear appropriate protective clothing for personal protection and protection of the product from contamination.
* To exercise an appropriate degree of care in the handling of hazardous materials.
* To record and maintain full and accurate process records as required.
* To ensure that waste materials, or waste streams for analysis or otherwise are appropriately handled and labelled.
* To carry out in process sampling and in process testing as required.
* To assist with the operation of plant and equipment in the introduction of new products and the development of existing processes.
EXPERIENCE IN A FINE CHEMICAL MANUFACTURING ENVIRONMENT IS DESIRABLE
Guidant Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
