Manufacturing Process Technician

Manufacturing Process Technician Opportunities

• Full time, Permanent

Almac Group is a global leader in advancing human health. We provide a range of expert services across the drug development lifecycle to pharmaceutical and biotech companies, supporting them in finding treatments for patients.

• Production
• SOPs
• Manufacturing
• GMP

Manufacturing Process Technician opportunities

Business Unit:
Almac Sciences

Location:

Craigavon, Northern Ireland

CVs will be assessed on an ongoing basis and a merit list will be compiled for current and future vacancies. Please ensure that your CV fully reflects the criteria required for the role or you may not be shortlisted.

Please note this is a re‑advertisement; if you have applied for this position recently there is no need to re‑apply.

We are currently looking for Process Technicians to join our Manufacturing Operations team.

Our highly skilled manufacturing staff operate a range of reactor systems (5L–1000 L), synthesizers, purification systems, filtration and drying equipment to manufacture a range of medicinal products for early‑phase clinical studies to commercial supply, delivering gram to kilogram‑scale batches in line with Almac quality and regulatory standards.

We are looking for motivated individuals who can bring a mixture of attention to detail, high standards of quality and safety and a right first‑time attitude.

The candidates will have an interest in, and aptitude for, practical use of complex hi‑tech manufacturing equipment and be excited by a role that requires a varied series of tasks – each day is different.

The candidates will have the desire to continue to learn and build a career in the pharmaceutical industry and be rewarded with excellent training and development opportunities.

Almac offer a competitive salary and benefits package as well as the chance to work for an innovative R&D company within the global Almac Group.

Joining Almac means becoming part of a fast‑paced, growing organisation within a highly regulated industry. We offer a supportive and collaborative working environment, with excellent opportunities for learning, development and long‑term career progression across the Almac Group.

Our approach is simple – we support, develop and reward our people, build fulfilling careers and together we advance human health. More information can be found here;
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Small molecule team: Rotational 12 hour continental shift pattern  and ). 41.25 hours per week.

The salary for this role will be £31,638.75 (base) with an additional 28% shift premium where applicable.

Peptide Team:
Rotational 8 hour shifts covering days, evenings and nights. 40 hours per week Monday to Friday.

• Week 1: 23:30 to 08:00
• Week 2: 15:30 to 00:00
• Week 3: 07:30 to 16:00

The salary for this role will be £30,680 (base) with an additional 20% shift premium where applicable.

Line 3 team:
Rotational 8 hour shifts covering days, and evenings. 40 hours per week Monday to Friday.

• Week 1: 06:30 to 15:00
• Week 2: 14:30 to 23:00

The salary for this role will be £30,680 (base) with an additional 16% shift premium for the 14:30 to 23:00 shift.

Note for line 3 there may be an introduction of evening shift after April 2027 to meet business needs (details to be confirmed closer to the time.)

Please note that for training purposes you may be on day shift only during your initial onboarding.

A minimum of 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) including Mathematics, English Language and Chemistry OR Significant relevant experience of working in a manufacturing/production position may be considered in lieu of qualifications.

(The following criteria may be applied if a large pool of applicants exist)

• Higher level qualification (i.e. HND/HNC or equivalent) within a Chemistry/Science/Engineering focussed discipline
• Previous experience within a manufacturing/production environment
• Experience of working with SOPs and/or associated work instructions

Opportunities for Senior Process technician are also available and applicants will be considered based on candidate experience and performance  order to be considered for Senior Process technician you must have previous relevant experience within a manufacturing/production environment, and it would be desirable for candidates to have previous experience within a supervisory role.

We will no longer be accepting applications after Wednesday 30th September 2026.

Almac Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer