Manufacturing Purification Technician

 

Reporting to the Purification Supervisor, the Manufacturing Process Technician is responsible for supporting manufacturing activities through the operation, cleaning, maintenance, and monitoring of equipment and facilities within an aseptic production environment. The role ensures adherence to cGMP, quality, training, and safety standards while contributing to the reliable and efficient delivery of manufacturing processes. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to compliance, operational excellence, and continuous improvement within the production area.

 

 

 

• Operate, monitor, and troubleshoot purification processes within a GMP-regulated aseptic manufacturing environment.
• Adhere to all departmental, company, quality, health & safety, and regulatory procedures, policies, and standards.
• Perform Cleaning-in-Place (CIP), Sterilisation-in-Place (SIP), and manual cleaning activities in accordance with approved procedures.
• Set up, operate, and perform integrity testing of filtration systems and associated filtration processes.
• Prepare process buffers and solutions accurately in line with manufacturing requirements and approved batch documentation.
• Execute process formulation, ultrafiltration, diafiltration, and pasteurisation activities to support production schedules.
• Operate large-scale purification and manufacturing equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures and process requirements.
• Assume ownership for the setup, coordination, control, and troubleshooting of processing equipment used in the manufacture of plasma-derived pharmaceutical products.
• Operate and monitor automated SCADA-controlled and Windows-based process control systems within a GMP environment.
• Ensure all equipment, processing areas, and facilities are cleaned, maintained, and kept in a state of inspection readiness.
• Strictly adhere to gowning requirements for cleanroom, production, and facility areas, promptly addressing and reporting any non-conformances.
• Complete all manufacturing documentation accurately, ensuring data integrity, traceability, and timely material reconciliation.
• Maintain compliance with current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) requirements and support a culture of quality and continuous improvement.
• Promote and maintain a safe, clean, and organised working environment through adherence to safety procedures and environmental monitoring requirements.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to achieve production targets, quality objectives, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support training, operational excellence, and compliance activities within the manufacturing department as required.
• Support quality investigations, root cause analysis, CAPA activities, and the timely closure of quality actions.
• Provide guidance, coaching, and hands-on training to colleagues, ensuring training records are maintained in accordance with SOPs, OJTs, and company policies.
• Work independently with minimal supervision, proactively anticipating operational requirements, managing interventions, and effectively balancing multiple priorities.
• Support the achievement of production plans and supply chain requirements through effective planning, prioritisation, and continuous improvement of work practices.
• Make informed and timely operational decisions within the scope of responsibility to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient manufacturing operations.
• Support departmental training, operational excellence, compliance activities, and inspection readiness initiatives as required.

 

 

What You Will Bring:

 

• Degree in a scientific discipline is preferred.
• Equivalent experience will also be considered. Candidates without a degree should have at least two years of experience in a pharmaceutical, GMP-regulated, or other highly regulated manufacturing environment.
• 2+ years previous experience working in a production, manufacturing, or biopharmaceutical setting.
• Knowledge and understanding of cGMPs, EU regulations, and industry guidelines highly preferred.
• Highly motivated, proactive individual with strong attention to detail, sound judgement, and the ability to independently prioritise competing tasks to meet deadlines in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong interpersonal, organisational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams, make structured decisions, and contribute positively towards shared goals and high-performance outcomes.

 

 

Our Benefits Include:

 

• A highly competitive salary package
• Group pension scheme - Contribution rates are (3%/ 5%/ 7%) and company will match
• Private medical insurance for the employee
• Ongoing career development opportunities within a rapidly growing organisation
• Strong focus on succession planning and internal promotion
• Dedicated education and professional development allowance
• Wellness and social initiatives, including activities such as padel and summer events.

 

We understand that self-doubt can hold talented individuals back from applying for opportunities. We encourage everyone who meets the qualifications to apply – we're excited to hear from you

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