Purification Process Specialist in Pirbright

Job description

Purification Process Specialist

Location: Pirbright, UK (Fully Site-Based)

Schedule: Initial Monday–Friday work week, transitioning to 11-hour shift pattern (7:00 AM – 6:00 PM), including weekend cover after training

Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Salary: up to £41k + benefits (bonus, pension, healthcare)

Join a mission-driven manufacturing team dedicated to the production of life-saving vaccines for animal health. As a Purification Process Specialist, you'll play a vital role in overseeing and executing key production operations for antigen purification, ensuring compliance, quality, and safety across all activities.

You’ll operate within a regulated GMP environment, lead continuous improvement initiatives, and support technical training and development for the wider team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead purification operations across two production areas (P1 and P2) ensuring GMP, HSE, and biosafety standards are upheld
• Act as deputy to the production supervisor, providing departmental support and operational coverage
• Be the subject matter expert for purification processes, driving efficiency and sharing knowledge across the network
• Support daily operations, including managing SAP entries, documentation, batch records, and inventory control
• Deliver in-depth training to technicians, supporting technical upskilling and onboarding
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams (Quality, Engineering, etc.) to resolve issues and optimise workflows
• Represent the department in Tier 1 PSQDC meetings, identifying and delivering improvement actions
• Promote 5S, good housekeeping, and operational excellence in all activities
• Monitor, investigate and report EHS incidents and drive corrective/preventative action (CAPA) initiatives
• Maintain SOPs, manage deviations, and support risk assessments in line with compliance standards

What We’re Looking For:

• Degree in a biological or life sciences discipline, or equivalent hands-on experience
• Proven ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Experience working in a GMP-regulated manufacturing setting is highly desirable
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills with a continuous improvement mindset
• Comfortable working in a team-based, shift-oriented production environment

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Pirbright

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

11-08-2025

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English