Production Technician

Role: Production Technician

Site Location: Milton Keynes

Rate: �16 per hour PAYE

Duration: 12-month contract

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

• Perform Direct 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
• 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 Behaviours
• Understand and follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Batch Manufacturing
• Instructions (BMI)
• Participate in direct activities associated with media and intermediate manufacture
• Prepare, sterilize and stage Laboratory consumables required for manufacturing
• Prepare stage and use machinery or laboratory equipment necessary to perform manufacturing.
• Check Equipment is Fit for Purpose prior to use. Perform routine operational cleaning and maintenance to maintain equipment in compliant state
• Operate equipment as per site documentation or manufacturer's instructions and for intended use only
• Identify equipment which requires repair or replacement
• Work in a clean, aseptic environment (cleanroom environment).
• Able to undertake periods of work with Manual handling and lifting
• Responsible for Good housekeeping in the work area in accordance with company and relevant quality standards.
• Complete SAP transactions relevant to manufacture within company specified timeframes
• Raise purchase requisitions of operating supplies and recommend purchase of new or replacement equipment.
• Collaborate with other Departments as required
• Basic Mechanical aptitude

Technical Skills Needed:

• Basic computer skills (Word/Outlook/Excel)
• Experience using SAP�
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures
• Basic Math