At a Glance
- Tasks: Operate a pharmaceutical plant and ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Company: Leading pharmaceutical company in Edinburgh with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, flexible shifts, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Enjoy a unique shift pattern with extended breaks every 10 weeks.
- Why this job: Join a vital industry and contribute to the production of life-saving medications.
- Qualifications: No prior experience needed; just a passion for learning and teamwork.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 60000 £ per year.
Location: Edinburgh
Contract Length: 12 months
Working Hours: 4 on 4 off (2 day, 2 night) (Every 10 weeks, 18-day break)
Pay Rate: £26.67 p/h
Job overview: To operate pharmaceutical plant to manufacture bulk pharmaceuticals, intermediates and other chemical products in accordance with current good manufacturing practice (cGMP) and Health and safety practices.
Key Responsibilities:
- To perform chemical reactions according to batch sheet and process instructions as requested.
- To recognise key reaction criteria and notify a Supervisor or Shift Manager of any unusual signs.
- To record process changes and notify a Supervisor or Shift Manager where appropriate.
- To operate equipment and conduct all plant operation and activities according to good manufacturing practice (cGMP), complying with current SOP's and appropriate health and safety precautions and Controlled Drug regulations.
- To carry out material handling duties as necessary for the operation of the Production plant.
- To operate mechanical and electro-mechanical material handling equipment as required.
- To weigh and check weigh materials and containers and record the weight as appropriate.
- To dispense liquids to and from drum stocks and bulk supplies and to record the quantities dispensed.
We think you need these skills to ace Process Operator in Edinburgh
Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP)
Health and Safety Practices
Chemical Reaction Operation
Batch Sheet Compliance
Process Instruction Adherence
Material Handling
Mechanical Equipment Operation
