Production Technician

R&D Partners is seeking a Production Technician to join a leading biotechnology company in Milton Keynes. This role focuses on supporting sterile product manufacturing within a cleanroom environment, ensuring compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and contributing to the overall operational efficiency of the facility.

Please note that to be considered for this role you must have the right to work in this location.

Responsibilities:

• Aseptic Manufacturing: Prepare and produce sterile products using aseptic techniques in a cleanroom environment.
• Environmental Monitoring: Conduct daily and routine environmental monitoring activities to ensure compliance with regulatory and internal standards.
• Documentation Compliance: Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and complete batch documentation accurately, ensuring all records meet GMP requirements.
• Quality System Activities: Raise deviations within the Quality Management System (QMS) and manage associated non-investigative records. Initiate and close Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPAs) as required.
• Safety & COSHH: Participate in Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) safety assessments and apply safe working practices at all times.
• Operational Flexibility: Support business needs by training in and performing tasks across additional operational areas when required.
• Area Maintenance & Cleaning: Assist with routine cleaning activities to maintain the cleanliness and readiness of the production area.
• Workload & Availability: Be available for occasional overtime, including extended workdays or weekend work, to support operations.
• Safety Audits: Ensure monthly safety audits are completed accurately and within required timelines.
• Issue Escalation: Report any building-related issues promptly to the Team Leader or SES Manager.

Key Skills and Requirements:

Experience:

• Experience in a pharmaceutical environment is advantageous but not essential.
• Background in a manufacturing setting is beneficial but not mandatory.
• Prior experience working in graded cleanroom environments is desirable.
• Familiarity with SAP or similar ERP systems is an advantage.
• Proven ability to maintain high levels of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated capability to follow GMP and adhere to SOPs.

Personal Attributes:

• Strong communication skills with the ability to interact effectively at all levels and across multiple functions.
• Effective time management skills, especially within fast-paced, high-volume production environments.
• Adaptable and able to respond positively to shifting priorities and business needs.
• Consistently demonstrates strong attention to detail in all tasks.

For more information, please contact Grant Van Schalkwyk.

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