Operator - IDEALLY WITH CHEMICAL/PHARMA EXPERIENCE
6 months - with large potential to extend
5 shift - 4 on 4 off, 2 days and 2 nights - 12 hour shifts
7.30 - 7.30
26.58 per hour - PAYE
Edinburgh
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.
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.
EXPERIENCE IN A FINE CHEMICAL MANUFACTURING ENVIRONMENT IS DESIRABLE
Guidant Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.