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EyeBio

EyeBio

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Buckinghamshire, UK · Milton Keynes, UK
Posted on Nov 23, 2025

Job Description

Production Technician – Paracox Secondary Production
Location: Milton Keynes | Employment type: Full-time | Department: Manufacturing
Join a team that safeguards product quality at every step. We’re looking for a meticulous, proactive Production Technician to help us deliver Paracox products with precision and care. If you thrive in GMP environments and enjoy hands-on work with cutting-edge equipment, we’d love to hear from you.
What you’ll do
  • Blend and fill products accurately and on time, maintaining exceptional attention to detail
  • Work across GMP graded environments (Grades B, C, D) and operate Grade A Restricted Access Barrier Systems
  • Perform chemical sterilisation of antigens
  • Clean, sterilize, and operate vessels; set up and run blending equipment and filling machines
  • Prepare equipment for autoclaving; carry out routine maintenance and basic troubleshooting
  • Keep precise records and documentation (including SAP tasks) in real time
  • Maintain high housekeeping standards in production areas
  • Support deviation investigations and periodic SOP reviews
  • Own simple GMP changes and CAPA-related tasks
  • Contribute to departmental scheduling and daily planning meetings
  • Provide on-the-job training demonstrations for new operators
  • Conduct environmental monitoring and use the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
What success looks like
  • Consistently complete batch paperwork for filled product, packing, and dispatch accurately at the point of use
  • Collaborate effectively with your team while remaining confident working independently when needed
  • Uphold GMP, SOPs, and safety standards without compromise
About you
  • Experience in GMP manufacturing or sterile production environments (biopharma, vaccines, or related fields preferred)
  • Comfortable working in graded cleanrooms and with barrier systems
  • Skilled in equipment setup, cleaning, sterilization, and documentation
  • Familiarity with SAP and LIMS is a plus
  • Strong problem-solving mindset, reliable, and detail-focused
  • Clear communicator with a collaborative approach
Why join us
  • Be part of a mission-driven team producing products that make a real-world impact
  • Structured training and support from experienced colleagues
  • Opportunities to grow your skills in a regulated, high-performance environment

Closing date for applications: 05/12/2025

Required Skills:

Accountability, Analytical Thinking, Cleanroom Gowning, Computer Literacy, GMP Operations, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Operations Management, Problem Resolution, Production Support, SAP PP (Production Planning), Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Management

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Job Posting End Date:

12/6/2025

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