Temporary Production Technician (12 months)

The Company is a growing international specialty pharmaceutical group that is a dedicated ally to healthcare providers treating patients with critical conditions, focusing on emergency care and rare diseases. We have over 400 employees in 10 countries. Our portfolio of 80+ rescue medicines makes a real difference in the lives of patients and their caregivers, giving every one of our employees a sense of purpose.

Our Purpose is supported by our 4 key values:

• We make patients our priority
• We act with integrity and accountability
• We work together as one team
• We look for better ways forward

Broad Overview: To manufacture bio-pharmaceuticals, intermediates and other products to defined standards of quality, GMP and safety. A member of the production team who provides direct support to the efficient running of the manufacturing area and thereby ensuring the manufacturing schedule is met.

As a Temporary Production Technician, some of your responsibilities will include:

• To ensure that the manufacturing facility and the activities that take place within it are all compliant with cGMP and EHS regulations, at all times.
• To proactively support the production team to meet the manufacturing schedule.
• To perform and record cleaning of process equipment and plant in accordance with relevant documentation and procedures.
• To follow all Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s), Quality Records (QRs) and Batch Manufacturing Records (BMRs) and to participate in the generation, completion and review of such documentation, when required, to agreed timelines.
• To conduct accurate batch manufacturing data collection activities and ensure such data collection tools are maintained at all times.

To be successful in this role, you should demonstrate:

• Educated to GCSE level A-C for English, Maths and Science – Ideally educated to HND/C or degree standard in a relevant Science subject and/or extensive experience of working in a manufacturing environment that employs a quality system (cGMP, ISO9001).
• A good understanding of cGMP and EHS practices.
• An understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles and the application of 5S desirable.
• Must have good listening skills and be able to follow instructions and guidance.
• Needs to be methodical, organised and show attention to detail.
• Must be able to work as part of a team and demonstrate initiative, when required.
• Must be able to train others and deliver clear instruction, when required.
• Must have a flexible, positive and willing attitude at all times.

Company Benefits:

• 25 annual leave days plus bank holidays and 3 annual company closure days (to be taken between Christmas and New Year)
• Private Medical Insurance
• Discretionary Bonus Plan
• Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Academic Study Assistance
• Employee Assistance Programme

Serb Pharmaceuticals is an equal opportunity employer. We offer competitive compensation & benefit packages, challenging opportunities and a culture of working together in a supportive way built on our strong foundation of values.