Associate Technician

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Associate Technician

The position carries responsibility for supporting the Production Team, producing the eight monovalent Eimeria bulk antigens from specified pathogen free (SPF) derived birds, in accordance with current Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), to meet demand forecasts and designated efficiencies.

To perform production duties as specified in accordance with the planned Primary Production schedules. These duties may include any or all the following

• Working with animals (Birds)
• Cleaning of equipment and/or facilities which will include the use of power washers
• Operating Process Equipment
• Microscopy
• Use of Autoclaves
  

To comply with Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Process Operational Instructions (POI) within the Production Unit in the production of unsterile bulk antigens.

To always maintain safe working practices within the Production Units

To ensure that equipment and facilities are maintained to an acceptable standard. Ensure deficiencies are reported to Engineering, to ensure they are rectified in a timely manner.

To ensure positive, timely and effective communication with team members and internal customers.

Qualifications

• Experience working with Animals
• Experience working within a Production Environment
• Knowledge of GMP
  

Our presence in the UK goes back a long way. For over 80 years, we’ve been researching, developing, and supplying new medicines and vaccines that prevent and treat diseases that occur at every stage of life.

Today we’re one of the top five biopharmaceutical companies in the UK and employ over 2,000 people across five sites in Hertfordshire, Northumberland, Buckinghamshire, Edinburgh, and London.

We are officially certified by the Top Employer Institute and been awarded the exclusive Top Employer United Kingdom Certification for the second year running.

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively for the common good. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.

What we look for …

In a world of rapid innovation, we seek brave Inventors who want to make an Impact in all aspects of our business, enabling breakthroughs that will affect generations to come. We encourage you to bring your disruptive thinking, collaborative spirit, and diverse perspective to our organization. Together we will continue Inventing for Life, Impacting Lives while Inspiring Your Career Growth.

INVENT.

IMPACT.

INSPIRE.

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Employee Status

Regular

Relocation

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship

No

Travel Requirements

No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements

Not Specified

Shift

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License

Yes

Hazardous Material(s)

Requisition IDR228833