Senior Production Technician

Virus Production Senior Technician

Location:Pirbright, UK
Type: Full-time, site-based
Openings: Two permanent positions

A key role is available within our Virus Production department for a Virus Production Senior Technician. This position is at the forefront of practical manufacturing operations, aseptic processes, team leadership, and investigative tasks. It offers an excellent opportunity to develop skills in biosafety, EHS, and GMP standards while contributing to the production of inactivated viral antigens used in vaccines worldwide

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the area Supervisor to lead two teams of operators.
• Participate in the bulk production of activated virus antigens, ensuring compliance with UK and company biosafety, EHS, and GMP standards.
• Perform cleaning, decontamination, and steam sterilization of vessels and plant according to SOPs.
• Maintain accurate and compliant batch record documentation.
• Report and investigate any EHS and quality discrepancies.
• Operate within Grade A/B clean rooms, ensuring strict adherence to aseptic manufacturing procedures.

What We’re Looking For:

• Strong organizational and leadership skills.
• Ability to work methodically and carefully within tight timelines.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities.
• Experience in industrial pharmaceutical production in a regulated environment.
• Proficiency in IT, preferably with SAP/GBS experience.
• Experience working in graded GMP environments.

Additional Details:

• Work Schedule: 11-hour shifts with a rotating pattern (5 days on, 5 days off, followed by 2 days on, 2 days off), with work on every other weekend (either Monday/Tuesday or Wednesday/Thursday, depending on shifts).
• Biosafety Requirements: Work is conducted in a restricted area with live FMD, requiring adherence to strict biosafety protocols. Note that showering is required only when leaving the facility.