Operations Technician in Milton Keynes

We are a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and animal health products. Today, we are building a new kind of healthcare company – one that is ready to help create a healthier future for all of us. Our ability to excel depends on the integrity, knowledge, imagination, skill, diversity and teamwork of an individual like you. To this end, we strive to create an environment of mutual respect, encouragement and teamwork. As part of our global team, you’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with talented and dedicated colleagues while developing and expanding your career.

We are recruiting for an IPT Technician for our current vaccine facility. This facility currently manufactures antigens for worldwide vaccine supply. This is a great opportunity to drive continuous improvement opportunities, deliver tangible and sustainable benefits and be part of a key team that is satisfying customer demand. The applicant must have broad experience of upstream and downstream processing (bacterial or mammalian cell based), good aseptic techniques, demonstrated experience of continuous improvement, project management experience and be an agent for change. All activities must be carried out in compliance with cGMP, with excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Perform activities associated with the manufacture of intermediates (media & antigen) per the production schedule and in accordance with local Regulatory and GMP requirements
• Prepare, stage, use and maintain a variety of mechanical or laboratory equipment
• Follow standard operating procedures and ensure Good Documentation Practices are followed
• Participate in Site Tier Process
• Apply MPS tools and methodology to lead and support investigations and CAPA implementation
• Participate in company sponsored training and events
• Model Safe by Choice and Inclusive Behaviors

We operate a flexitime system and weekend work is also expected. Weekly working hours will be 37.5 hrs. Flexitime operates between 06:00 and 18:00; flexibility is required to complete production activities and some overtime is expected both mornings and afternoons. A standard work pattern is 2 weeks of 06:00 – 14:00, followed by 2 weeks of 10:00 – 18:00 for all production-based roles.

Qualifications

Required Experience and Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Basic Math aptitude
• Strong work ethic
• Attention to detail
• Ability to follow approved documentation practices
• 1-2 years relevant experience working in a production laboratory
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Basic computer skills (Word/Outlook/Excel)
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices and Standard Operating Procedures

Preferred Experience And Skills

• 2-3 years relevant manufacturing experience and a basic understanding of manufacturing procedures, techniques and equipment
• Working knowledge of cGMP and inventory control concepts (strongly preferred)
• Understanding of aseptic techniques and procedures
• College degree in a relevant scientific field (biology / chemistry, life science) (optional)
• Experience in large scale bacterial antigen processing
• Working knowledge of fermentation and fermentation vessels
• Experience using SAPA-levels in Science-based subjects

Closing date for applications: 06/02/2026

Additional Information

• Required Skills: Accountability, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing Quality Control, Mechanical Equipment Maintenance, Operations Management, Production Processes