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Salary Evotec, Aptuit’ s parent company, is a leader in the discovery and development of novel therapeutics of all modalities with operational sites in the UK, Europe (Germany, Italy and France) as well as the US. Aptuit Oxford provides integrated Chemistry and Manufacturing capabilities to fully support drug substance development and GMP manufacturing on both laboratory and commercial scales for Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients.
We are currently recruiting for Pharmaceutical Operator's to join the team based at our Dorothy Crowfoots Hodgkin Campus at Milton Park in Abingdon. This is a great opportunity for experienced Plant Operators looking for a new challenge or maybe you have just graduated with a Chemistry related discipline.
Our pilot plant has the capability to produce a range of different products (both developmental and commercial) at large scale, making this role an exciting opportunity for you to develop your skills and knowledge. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to use a variety of equipment, running multiple chemical syntheses on plant, many of which haven’t been done at scale before.
Job Title: Pharmaceutical Specialist Operator I
Job Type: Permanent Position
Location: Based at Milton Park in Abingdon
Hours: 12 hour shifts Day's & Nights will also include weekends
Salary: £30,000 including shift allowance, Plus Company Benefits
Role & responsibilities
- Operate the pilot plant reactors and ancillary equipment following all current procedures (IOPs, BPGs, etc.) to maintain high standards of safety, housekeeping, hygiene and quality.
- Ensure written instruction/directions are followed correctly.
- Notify your Supervisor or Manager immediately of any irregularities so that corrective actions can be planned and implemented.
- Promptly and accurately complete documents as directed and record all irregularities.
- Support environmental monitoring and report/record information.
- Carry out routine maintenance and re-configuration of reaction vessels and ancillary equipment to ensure production is carried out in a timely and safe manner, complying with Health and Safety obligations.
- Participate fully and diligently in all training schemes.
- Participate fully and diligently in project schemes to support continuous improvement in working practices.
Skills & Qualifications
- Awareness of cGMP, regulatory aspects and pharmaceutical regulations desirable.
- Good planning and organizational skills.
- Able to communicate effectively at all levels within the organization.
- Able to interact effectively and positively with internal customers.
- Able to work on your own and as part of a team.
- Good time management and prioritization capabilities.
- Ability to successfully manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Flexible and adaptable with an open minded view and creative problem solving skills.
- Strong sense of accountability for the outcome.
- Contribute to shift handovers.
- Liaise between production management, chemists and other departments.
- IT literate with strong Microsoft Office skills.
Company Benefits
- Company Pension Scheme
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays & an additional 1 day for each year completed up to a maximum of 30 days
- Private Health Insurance for you, your partner/family under the company scheme
- Private Dental Care Scheme
- Health Insurance providing 75% of base salary after a qualifying period
- Wellbeing support 24/7 and counselling services
- Eligibility to participate in the Company Bonus Scheme (This is a discretionary benefit)
- Cycle to work scheme
- Refer a friend scheme, team and annual company events, recognition awards and many more!
- Free onsite parking
- Great transport links from Oxford and the surrounding area's as well as a shuttle bus service from Didcot train station
- Milton Park also offer’s great cycling, running & walking routes as well as annual events.
- We have excellent training and support and continuing professional development opportunities
FR : Dans le cadre de sa politique Diversité, Evotec étudie, à compétences égales, toutes les candidatures dont celles des personnes en situation de handicap.
ENG : In the frame of our Diversity policy, Evotec considers, with equal competences, all applications including people with disabilities.
