Process Operator

Job title: Process Operator
Location: Edinburgh
Contract Length: 12 months
Working Hours: 4 on 4 off (2 day, 2 night) (Every 10 weeks, 18-day break)
Pay Rate: £26.67 p/h

Job overview

To operate pharmaceutical plant to manufacture bulk pharmaceuticals, intermediates and other chemical products in accordance with current good manufacturing practice (cGMP) and Health and safety practices

Key Responsibilities

To perform chemical reactions according to batch sheet and process instructions as requested.
To recognise key reaction criteria and notify a Supervisor or Shift Manager of any unusual signs.
To record process changes and notify a Supervisor or Shift Manager where appropriate.
To operate equipment and conduct all plant operation and activities according to good manufacturing practice (cGMP), complying with current SOP's and appropriate health and safety precautions and Controlled Drug regulations.
To carry out material handling duties as necessary for the operation of the Production plant.
To operate mechanical and electro-mechanical material handling equipment as required.
To weigh and check weigh materials and containers and record the weight as appropriate.
To dispense liquids to and from drum stocks and bulk supplies and to record the quantities dispensed.
To perform and record cleaning procedures for vessels and plant as appropriate in accordance with cGMP. To carry out material handling duties as necessary for the operation of the Production plant.
To clean drums, tanks and other containers for disposal or reuse.
To wear appropriate protective clothing for personal protection and protection of the product from contamination.
To exercise an appropriate degree of care in the handling of hazardous materials.
To record and maintain full and accurate process records as required.
To ensure that waste materials, or waste streams for analysis or otherwise are appropriately handled and labelled.
To carry out in process sampling and in process testing as required.
To assist with the operation of plant and equipment in the introduction of new products and the development of existing processes.
To carry out on plant/process training of operating staff where directed by supervisory staff.
Participate in Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing activities on site.
To conduct any other reasonable tasks as required by Supervisor Staff.
To carry out any other duties which are within the employee's skills and abilities whenever reasonably instructed.Qualifications/ knowledge/experience

A Diploma in Process Technology is desirable.
Experience in a fine chemical or related processing industry would be desirable, but not
essential, as training will be given.
Experience of working within a cGMP environment preferred.
Ability to prioritise workload.
Team player but able to work alone as required.
Ability to follow instruction through written procedures.
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