Production Technician

Our Client are looking for an energetic Product Technician to join their talented team. They are a global, high growth diagnostics company focused on developing and commercialising assays for immunology and infectious disease. This position, as a member of the Production team, is specifically responsible for assistance with the manufacture of company products to the relevant quality standards.

• Assist in the manufacture of components and products, including formulation, dispensing, labelling and product assembly, all according to the requirements of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and the Quality Management System (QMS).
• To act as both checker and operator in all manufacturing processes.
• Assist in the maintenance of appropriate stock levels and to contribute to the management of the proper flow of raw materials, work in progress and finished goods.
• Complete Manufacturing batch records and related documentation.
• Ensuring that production runs are completed to agreed timelines.
• Ensuring that any likely delays or issues with a given activity are communicated to the appropriate Team Lead in a timely manner.
• Reading and updating reports, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and specifications, and maintaining appropriate records.
• Perform duties in other departments on an occasional basis to meet critical company objectives as requested.
• Ensure all work is performed to agreed time scales and that senior staff are kept up to date with progress as appropriate

• An understanding of quality conscience industries such as diagnostic, medical or pharmaceutical industries
• Fully training in company manufacturing techniques and processes
• Familiarity with Quality System concepts and requirements including GMP and ISO systems.
• Knowledge of Windows and Office bases applications; Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• BTEC or Equivalent
• Ability to organise and prioritise work loads
• Previous work experience
• Capable of handling multiple tasks at the same time.
• Capable of working effectively in a team environment.
• Able to communicate effectively at all levels.