THE POSITION
The Cells Senior Technician plays a key role in upstream production by contributing to the large-scale manufacture of cells used in antigen production. Working as part of a technical team, this position ensures production activities are carried out safely, efficiently, and in line with GMP, biosafety and HSE requirements. The role combines hands-on laboratory work with responsibility for documentation, process improvement, and support during audits, contributing directly to the continuity and quality of manufacturing operations.
This is a fixed-term contract until 31st December 2027.
Tasks and Responsibilities
• Execute production operations in accordance with defined procedures and ensure product quality and integrity
• Operate and maintain laboratory areas to cleanroom standards required for production
• Maintain accurate and contemporaneous production batch records
• Contribute to the manufacture of cells in compliance with EU, UK and company GMP, Biosafety and HSE regulations
• Identify and implement process improvements through the change control system
• Provide technical guidance and training to other team members when required
• Participate in area monitoring and call-out rota for operational support
• Support EHS activities, including reporting incidents, participating in investigations, and completing risk assessments
• Monitor and support cost centre activities, including reviewing spend and reporting discrepancies
• Perform transactional activities such as stock movements, invoice approvals and purchasing via relevant systems (e.g. SAP, WeBuy)
• Raise and manage CAPAs, deviations, change controls and out-of-specification investigations
• Ensure accurate documentation and provide required information to Quality Assurance
• Collaborate with other production departments and stakeholders to support manufacturing activities
Requirements
• Ability to follow detailed technical procedures accurately and consistently
• Strong attention to detail with a methodical approach to tasks
• Ability to plan and manage workload effectively to meet production schedules
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Willingness to work in a controlled laboratory environment and participate in rota-based coverage, including occasional weekend support
• Knowledge of GMP and regulated laboratory practices, including documentation standards
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Secondary education (or equivalent) including Mathematics and English
• Demonstrated behaviours aligned with accountability, agility and continuous improvement
• Positive and proactive approach to problem solving and collaboration
• Experience working in a pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or otherwise highly regulated production environment is preferred
• Experience supporting audits, deviation investigations, CAPAs or change control processes, as well as familiarity with laboratory systems and tools (LIMS, SAP or similar systems) is beneficial
Please note: a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required for the successful candidate. Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory DBS certificate.
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