Process Operator in Edinburgh

Process Operator – Edinburgh – 12 month contract – 4 on 4 off (2 day, 2 night), 18‑day break – Pay: £26.67 p/h

Job Overview

Operate a pharmaceutical plant to manufacture bulk pharmaceuticals, intermediates and other chemical products in accordance with current good manufacturing practice (cGMP) and health and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Perform chemical reactions according to batch sheet and process instructions.
• Recognise key reaction criteria and notify Supervisor or Shift Manager of any unusual signs.
• Record process changes and notify Supervisor or Shift Manager where appropriate.
• Operate equipment and conduct all plant operations in accordance with cGMP, SOPs and health and safety precautions.
• Carry out material handling duties as required for the operation of the production plant.
• Operate mechanical and electro‑mechanical material handling equipment.
• Weigh and check materials and containers, recording weights.
• Dispense liquids to and from drum stocks and bulk supplies, recording quantities.
• Perform and record cleaning procedures for vessels and plant in accordance with cGMP.
• Clean drums, tanks and other containers for disposal or reuse.
• Wear appropriate protective clothing for personal protection and product contamination.
• Handle hazardous materials with appropriate care.
• Record and maintain full and accurate process records.
• Ensure waste materials or waste streams are handled and labelled appropriately.
• Carry out in‑process sampling and testing as required.
• Assist with operation of plant and equipment during introduction of new products and development of existing processes.
• Provide on‑plant/process training to operating staff as directed by supervisory staff.
• Participate in continuous improvement and lean manufacturing activities on site.
• Perform any other reasonable tasks as required by Supervisor Staff.
• Perform any other duties within employee’s skills and abilities when reasonably instructed.

Qualifications

• A diploma in Process Technology (desirable).
• Experience in a fine chemical or related processing industry (desirable, training provided).
• Experience working within a cGMP environment.
• Ability to prioritise workload.
• Team player but able to work alone as required.
• Ability to follow instruction through written procedures.

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