Process Operator. LilyLifestyle

Process Operator

Location: Edinburgh
Contract Length: 12 months
Working Hours: 4 on 4 off (2 day, 2 night) (Every 10 weeks, 18-day break)
Pay Rate: 26.67 p/h

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.

• Perform chemical reactions according to batch sheet and process instructions as requested.
• Recognise key reaction criteria and notify a Supervisor or Shift Manager of any unusual signs.
• Record process changes and notify a Supervisor or Shift Manager where appropriate.
• Operate equipment and conduct all plant operation and activities according to good manufacturing practice (cGMP), complying with current SOPs and appropriate health and safety precautions and Controlled Drug regulations.
• Carry out material handling duties as necessary for the operation of the Production plant.
• Operate mechanical and electro-mechanical material handling equipment as required.
• Weigh and check weigh materials and containers and record the weight as appropriate.
• Dispense liquids to and from drum stocks and bulk supplies and record the quantities dispensed.
• Perform and record cleaning procedures for vessels and plant as appropriate in accordance with cGMP.
• Clean drums, tanks and other containers for disposal or reuse.
• Wear appropriate protective clothing for personal protection and protection of the product from contamination.
• Exercise an appropriate degree of care in the handling of hazardous materials.
• Record and maintain full and accurate process records as required.
• Ensure that waste materials or waste streams for analysis or otherwise are appropriately handled and labelled.
• Carry out in process sampling and in process testing as required.
• Assist with the operation of plant and equipment in the introduction of new products and the development of existing processes.
• Carry out on plant/process training of operating staff where directed by supervisory staff.
• Participate in Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing activities on site.
• Conduct any other reasonable tasks as required by Supervisor Staff.
• Carry out any other duties which are within the employee's skills and abilities whenever reasonably instructed.

• A Diploma in Process Technology is desirable.
• Experience in a fine chemical or related processing industry would be desirable, but not essential, as training will be given.
• Experience of working within a cGMP environment preferred.
• Ability to prioritise workload.
• Team player but able to work alone as required.
• Ability to follow instruction through written procedures.
• Safety awareness.

The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.