Operations Technician

Milton Keynes - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 13 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description

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 youll 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.

Reporting to the Lead Technician the Production Technician is responsible for:

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:

Weekly working hours will be 37.5 hrs.

Flexitime operates between 06:00 and 18:00; flexibility is required in order to complete production activities and it is expected that some overtime is needed both mornings and afternoons. But a work pattern of 2 weeks of 06:00 14:00 then a 2 week of 10:00 18:00 will be the standard work time requirement for all production based roles.

Weekend work is also expected

We would expect

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 SAP

A-levels in Science based subjects

Closing date for applications: 06/02/2026

Required Skills:

Accountability Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Lean Manufacturing Manufacturing Quality Control Mechanical Equipment Maintenance Operations Management Production Processes

Preferred Skills:

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

Travel Requirements:

No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

Shift:

Not Indicated

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Hazardous Material(s):

N/A

Job Posting End Date:

02/7/2026

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Job DescriptionWe 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...