Virus Production Shift Technician

Virus Production Shift Technician Location: Woking Area (Site-based) Type: Full-time, shift-based Salary: £30k – £41k plus 7.5% bonus A leading biopharmaceutical organisation is seeking a Virus Production Shift Technician to join a high-containment manufacturing team producing viral antigens for global vaccine use. This restricted-access department focuses on the production of inactivated viral material (including Foot and Mouth Disease and Blue Tongue Virus) under strict GMP and biosafety standards. This hands-on role offers a unique opportunity to gain in-depth experience in aseptic operations and high-grade cleanroom environments, supporting the manufacture of life-changing veterinary vaccines. Key Responsibilities: * Operate as part of a rotating shift team (2 teams of 3: 1x Senior Technician, 2x Technicians) * Manufacture bulk volumes of inactivated viral antigens in accordance with UK biosafety, EHS, and GMP standards * Perform steam sterilisation, decontamination, and cleaning of production vessels and equipment * Maintain accurate, compliant batch records and documentation in accordance with GDP requirements * Manage departmental inventory and ensure equipment readiness through autoclave sterilisation * Conduct aseptic manufacturing operations in Grade A/B cleanroom environments What We’re Looking For: * Experience in regulated pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or vaccine production environments * Familiarity with GMP-grade cleanrooms and aseptic techniques * Strong organisational and time management abilities * Problem-solving mindset with high attention to detail * Comfortable following SOPs and working to tight operational timelines * IT proficiency, ideally with SAP/GBS or similar enterprise systems * Demonstrated teamwork and communication skills

Location: Woking, Surrey, GB

Posted Date: 7/18/2025