Media Technician

As a Media Technician, to support production activities within our Pirbright manufacturing facility. This role plays a vital part in the upstream production of FMD and BTV antigens, helping ensure timely, compliant and high‑quality manufacturing processes.

We are currently recruiting for a Media Technician to join the team on a contract basis for 12 months.

The role is onsite five days per week.

• Carry out media and antigen production activities following defined procedures to maintain product integrity and quality.
• Complete cleaning and sterilisation of vessels and process lines.
• Participate in gowning qualifications and aseptic process simulations when required.
• Print and verify product/LIMS labels in line with procedures.
• Maintain accurate documentation, ensuring data integrity and correct material consumption

• Support continuous improvement by identifying and implementing updates to production methods or equipment through the Change Control process.
• Maintain stock accuracy, ensuring materials meet expiry and storage requirements.
• Keep SOPs current and aligned with operational practices.

• Support internal and external audits
• Raise, manage and complete deviations, CAPAs and change controls.
• Complete all documentation accurately and contemporaneously.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, Biosafety and HSE requirements.

• Ability to work carefully, methodically and with minimal supervision.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Flexible and adaptable approach to work.