Job Description
Virus Production Shift Technician
Location: Woking Area (Site-based)
Type: Full-time, shift-based
Salary: £30k – £44k 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