Process Operator

Job title: Process Operator

Location: Edinburgh, EH11 2QA

Type: 12 Months Contract

Shift: 12 hour shift pattern – Days and NightsJob purpose:

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.

Principal accountabilities :

• 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.

• To carry out on plant/process training of operating staff where directed by supervisory staff.

• Participate in Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing activities on site.

• To conduct any other reasonable tasks as required by Supervisor Staff.

• To carry out any other duties which are within the employee’s skills and abilities whenever reasonably instructed.

Special factors:• This role involves day/night shift working.