Job Description

• Recent graduates ready to build a career in the pharmaceutical industry
• Early-career professionals seeking structured development and GMP exposure
• Operations/production technicians who want to step into the world of vaccines and bioprocessing

• Manufacture intermediates (media and antigen) to the production schedule under local Regulatory and GMP requirements
• Prepare, stage, operate, and maintain a range of mechanical and laboratory equipment (including fermentation vessels)
• Follow SOPs with strong Good Documentation Practices (GDP)
• Participate in the Site Tier Process and daily operations huddles
• Use MPS tools and methodology to support investigations and implement CAPAs
• Contribute to continuous improvement and safe-by-choice culture
• Take part in company-sponsored training and development activities
• Demonstrate inclusive behaviors and teamwork across shifts/functions

• End-to-end exposure to large-scale anaerobic fermentation and bacterial antigen processing
• Practical GMP, GDP, aseptic techniques, and inventory control concepts
• Root-cause problem solving, CAPA, and lean/MPS tools in a regulated environment
• Cross-functional collaboration in a high-impact biomanufacturing setting

• Education: Bachelor’s (or equivalent) in Science/Biology/Biotechnology preferred; A-Levels (or equivalent) with strong interest in a scientific field also considered
• Beneficial (not essential): experience in a production laboratory or manufacturing environment
• Knowledge/skills:
  • Working knowledge of cGMP and inventory control concepts
  • Understanding of fermentation principles and operation of fermentation vessels
  • Familiarity with aseptic techniques and procedures
  • Experience with large-scale bacterial antigen processing is a plus
• Attributes: detail-oriented, safety-minded, eager to learn, collaborative, and disciplined in documentation

• Ideal entry point into pharmaceutical manufacturing with structured onboarding
• Mentorship from experienced technicians and leads
• Real responsibility in a high-quality, compliant environment
• Exposure to bioprocessing and vaccine operations that accelerates career growth
• Competitive pay and benefits

• Fixed-term contract up to two years
• Full-time role based on-site in Milton Keynes
• Shift or weekend work may be required to meet the production schedule [confirm if applicable]

Closing date for applications: 30/11/2025

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