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Lead Technical Operator

Thermo Fisher Scientific
£31,075 - £39,348 a year
Swindon, England
Full time
1 week ago

Work Schedule

7 1/2 hr shift

Environmental Conditions

Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cleanroom: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc... allowed, Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery), Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Standing for full shift

Job Description

Working shifts: 24/7 rotating between day shifts (7:00 to 19:00) and night shifts (19:00 to 7:00) following this pattern: 2 shifts on, 2 days off, 3 shifts on, 2 days off, 2 shifts on, 3 days off.

Location/Division Specific Information:

Part of the Drug Products Division, the Swindon facility specialises in taking sterile injectable, oral solid dose and softgel drug products from development to commercialisation.

How Will You Make an Impact?:

Within your role as a Lead Technical Operator (Lead Formulation Technician) you will provide daily operational support to the Process Coordinator. You will focus on manufacturing, filling, inspection, and packing pharmaceuticals (both sterile and non-sterile). You will follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Batch Manufacturing Records (BMRs), ensuring compliance with cGMP (current Good Manufacturing Practices).

What will you do?

Responsibilities:

  • Operation & Manufacturing: Set up and operate bulk formulation, filling, inspection, and packing lines, ensuring accurate processes for our products.

  • Quality Control: Complete batch documentation accurately, perform in-process checks, and ensure compliance with SOPs to maintain high-quality standards.

  • Equipment Maintenance: Perform equipment checks, cleaning (including CIP and SIP activities), and report any issues.

  • Operational Support: Assist with project validation, new product introduction, SAP transactions, and work with quality systems for GMP changes.

  • Leadership & Team Support: Monitor team progress, track downtime, ensure accurate batch records, and provide leadership in the absence of the Production Coordinator.

GMP Responsibilities

  • Ensure all processes (manufacturing, filling, inspection, and packing) comply with GMP.

  • Support deviations and investigations and carry out good manufacturing practices.

  • Maintain a tidy environment.

EH&S (Environment, Health & Safety) Responsibilities

  • Follow emergency procedures and ensure safe work systems are adhered to.

  • Report accidents, near misses, and breaches of safety protocols.

Who we are looking for:

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

  • Experience in a pharmaceutical or regulated environment (MHRA and FDA regulations).

  • Knowledge of clean room operations and aseptic manufacturing.

  • Strong English and Math skills; a scientific background is essential (e.g., A-Levels).

  • Previous supervisory experience or ability to develop individuals.

  • Lean systems and continuous improvement experience (Green Belt preferred).

  • Understanding of pharmaceutical systems with HMI involvement.

  • Aseptic block license (if required).

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