GMP Engineering Specialist Technician
??Harwell Science & Innovation Campus, Didcot, Oxfordshire, UK
??12-Month Contract | Full-Time | On-Site
Were seeking aGMP Engineering Specialist Technicianto support a cutting-edge biopharmaceutical manufacturing facility at the Harwell Science & Innovation Campus. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a globally recognised initiative focused on advancing next-generation mRNA-based medicines.
??About the Role
As a key member of the site-based engineering team, youll provide critical hands-on support forGMP manufacturing equipmentand be responsible for maintaining equipment operability and reliability across various bioprocess platforms. This position is ideal for candidates with a strong background in process equipment within regulated environments.
Youll collaborate closely with Process Engineers, Manufacturing, Quality, and MS&T teams to ensure gold-standard batch delivery and equipment performance.
???Key Responsibilities:
* Act as Engineering Owner for GMP manufacturing equipment (e.g. Chromatography skids, Fermenters, Single-Use Systems, Buffer Prep Vessels).
* Deliver on-the-floor support to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues in real-time.
* Lead or support small-scale technical projects and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
* Participate in tech transfer and facility fit activities for new process equipment.
* Maintain GMP documentation including SOPs, deviations, CAPAs, and change controls.
* Support preventative maintenance strategy optimization and execution.
?Ideal Candidate Will Have:
* A background inChemical or Mechanical Engineering(Degree preferred but not essential with relevant experience).
* 4+ years in aGMP or GxP-regulated environment, ideally withinbiotech, pharmaceutical, or vaccine manufacturing.
* Familiarity withbioprocess equipmentsuch as ultrafiltration, chromatography, bioreactors, and single-use systems.
* Strong technical problem-solving and root cause analysis skills.
* Working knowledge of documentation practices in a GMP environment.
??Additional Information:
* This is a100% onsite rolebased at the Harwell Science & Innovation Campus.
* Youll be working in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, contributing to life-saving medical innovations.
* Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK and may be required to pass enhanced pre-employment screening.
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