Manufacturing (GMP) Chemist / Operative in Bristol

By joining Bio-Techne, you’ll join a company with a powerful and positive purpose of enabling cutting-edge research in Life Sciences and Clinical Diagnostics. Bio-Techne, and all of its brands, provides tools for researchers to further treat and prevent disease worldwide.

Reports To: Senior Manager, GMP Operations.

Location: Bristol, UK

Hours of Work: Permanent Full Time (37.5 hours per week).

This role will play a key part in delivering very high-quality products (ancillary materials) for stem cell research by our customers.

Position Summary: Bio-Techne is a world-leading developer and manufacturer of high-quality biological reagents, and we are seeking someone to join our ancillary materials manufacturing team in Bristol, which is undergoing significant investment and will shortly be expanding into a newly constructed, purpose-built manufacturing facility. This team is responsible for the manufacture of ancillary materials under the principles of cGMP (current good manufacturing practice) for the Tocris brand (a Bio-Techne Brand). We are looking to fill a predominantly lab-based, practical role where an eye for detail and commitment to meeting the high-quality requirements by being open to listening, learning and following instruction is crucial. This position will require the ability to work to defined shifts (start early and/or finish late) in order to meet production requirements – details will be discussed at interview.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform and record manufacturing operations within the cleanrooms / chemistry labs.
• Work as part of the ancillary materials team to deliver assigned products following the process and timescale as defined in the relevant batch documentation.
• Ensure any deviations from process are recorded and rapidly brought to the attention of the team.
• Contribute to process reviews and record work as required in the relevant documentation.
• Contribute to development of the quality management system by reviewing and updating procedures as required.
• Communicate effectively with key stakeholders on workload, prioritisation, and progress.
• Work in a safe, tidy, and responsible manner, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.
• Perform other duties as required to support manufacturing (such as moving and storing materials).

Education & Experience:

• BSc degree or equivalent qualification or relevant industry experience in chemistry (or closely related discipline).
• Knowledge of practical organic chemistry.
• Previous experience of working under principles of cGMP highly desirable but not essential.
• Knowledge of, and adherence to, required quality and safety guidelines.
• High level of personal productivity.

Personal Qualities and attributes:

• Highly collaborative with effective team-working skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills.
• Excellent ‘can do’ attitude, including a willingness to contribute to tasks that benefit the wider team.
• Ability to build strong relationships cross functionally.

Bio-Techne is committed to product quality, customer satisfaction, continued improvement, minimising environmental impacts and conserving natural resources. Environmental and quality management is an integral core value and vital part of the Bio-Techne culture.

Why Join Bio-Techne:

• We offer competitive wages along with extensive benefits for employees and their families.
• We invest in our employees’ financial futures through retirement programs and an employee stock purchase plan.
• We help our employees develop their careers through mentorship, promotional opportunities, training and development, internship programs, and more.
• We offer an international and diverse working environment, enriched by employee resource groups; volunteer and charity events; and employee events that build a culture of caring and belonging.
• We foster a culture of empowerment and innovation, where employees feel valued and encouraged to bring their new ideas to the table.

Bio-Techne is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

To protect the interests of all, Bio-Techne will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than a candidate application. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Bio-Techne will be considered Bio-Techne property.

Bio-Techne empowers researchers in Life Science and Clinical Diagnostics by providing high-quality reagents, instruments, custom manufacturing, and testing services. Our family of brands creates a unique portfolio of products and services. Science is our passion; it drives us to collaborate, develop, and manufacture award-winning tools that help researchers achieve reproducible and consistent results.