Formulation Technician

Location: East Grinstead, UK

Pay rate: £16.15ph - £13.46 + 20% shift allowance

Contract: Temp to perm after 6 months

Hours: Full-time, approximately 38 hours per week

Working pattern: Rotating 3-week daytime shift pattern between 06:30am – 6:30pm, including one weekend in three

Start date: ASAP

Gi Group are currently recruiting for Formulation Technicians to join our client's laboratory production team in East Grinstead.

As a Formulation Technician you will support the production of specialised antimicrobial susceptibility testing plates, ensuring that all work is completed accurately, safely and in line with established quality standards and procedures.

Full training will be provided on the relevant processes and equipment.

THE ROLE

Some of your responsibilities as a Formulation Technician

• Prepare antimicrobial solutions by weighing, dissolving and diluting materials in accordance with standard operating procedures.
• Set up, operate and monitor production dispensing pumps, including priming equipment and carrying out weight checks.
• Manufacture laboratory solutions, buffers and other materials required for production.
• Carry out routine checks of laboratory equipment, including pipettes and balances.
• Monitor stock levels of raw materials, consumables and laboratory equipment.
• Clean and sterilise laboratory equipment, glassware and other items using appropriate procedures.
• Maintain accurate production records and ensure all documentation is completed correctly.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), Good Laboratory Practice (GLP), health and safety requirements, and internal quality procedures.
• Use computer systems, including SAP and Microsoft Office, to record and process information.

THE CANDIATE

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A strong attention to detail and a quality-focused approach to work.
• A-level education in a scientific subject.
• The ability to follow detailed instructions, procedures and health and safety guidelines.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise tasks
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• The manual dexterity required to carry out practical laboratory and production tasks.
• Basic computer skills and confidence in maintaining accurate records.

The following would be an advantage:

• Previous laboratory experience.
• Experience working in a GMP-regulated environment.
• Experience in pharmaceutical, scientific or other regulated manufacturing.

Interested?

Apply today to find out more about this opportunity.

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