Gi Group is recruiting on behalf of a global life sciences company whose products and services support scientific research, healthcare and industrial laboratories. We are looking for a Formulation Technician to join the team onsite in East Grinstead (RH19) on a temp-to-perm basis (6-month assignment with the potential to go permanent).
Working within the production laboratory and aseptic dispensing room, you will help manufacture Sensititre™ antimicrobial susceptibility plates. You'll play a key part in ensuring health & safety and quality standards are met at all times, operating in line with GLP, GMP, and site SOPs.
- Prepare antimicrobial solutions following SOPs and production paperwork (weighing, dissolution, dilution)
- Set up and monitor dispensing pumps to ensure on-time, quality output (pouring, priming, weight checks)
- Manufacture ancillary solutions (ID media, buffers, excipients)
- Carry out compliance checks on lab equipment/instrumentation (pipettes, balances, extractors)
- Monitor and maintain raw material stock levels (consumables, intermediates, equipment)
- Wash and autoclave equipment (pumps, glassware and other items)
- Use systems/software to process information (SAP ERP, Microsoft Office, bespoke programs)
- Support wider lab activities as required
- Base rate: £13.46 per hour
- Total effective hourly rate: £16.15 per hour
This is a 3-week rotating daytime shift pattern, including one weekend in three, within lab operating hours 06:30-18:30.
Average 38 hours per week:
- Week 1: Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun
- Week 2: Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri
- Week 3: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
- Ideally educated to
A-level standard in a scientific subject (or equivalent)
- Able to follow
SOPs and
H&S guidelines consistently
- Strong
teamwork and communication skills
- Able to organise and prioritise tasks independently
- High
attention to detail, especially with procedures and manual records
- Good manual dexterity for complex tasks
- Previous laboratory experience
- Experience in a fast-paced / high-throughput manufacturing environment
- Exposure to GMP/GLP environments
Formulation Technician Top Skills for Success:
- GMP environment awareness
- Quality-minded approach
If you're looking to build your experience within a high-quality life sciences laboratory environment, we'd like to hear from you.
Should you require any support or assistance, please contact your local Gi Group office.
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