Virus Production Shift Technician

Location: Woking Area (Site-based)

Type: Full-time, shift-based
Salary: £30k - £41k plus 7.5% bonus

A leading biopharmaceutical organisation is seeking a Virus Production Shift Technician to join a high-containment manufacturing team producing viral antigens for global vaccine use. This restricted-access department focuses on the production of inactivated viral material (including Foot and Mouth Disease and Blue Tongue Virus) under strict GMP and biosafety standards.

This hands-on role offers a unique opportunity to gain in-depth experience in aseptic operations and high-grade cleanroom environments, supporting the manufacture of life-changing veterinary vaccines.

Key Responsibilities:

* Operate as part of a rotating shift team (2 teams of 3: 1x Senior Technician, 2x Technicians)

* Manufacture bulk volumes of inactivated viral antigens in accordance with UK biosafety, EHS, and GMP standards

* Perform steam sterilisation, decontamination, and cleaning of production vessels and equipment

* Maintain accurate, compliant batch records and documentation in accordance with GDP requirements

* Manage departmental inventory and ensure equipment readiness through autoclave sterilisation

* Conduct aseptic manufacturing operations in Grade A/B cleanroom environments

What We're Looking For:

* Experience in regulated pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or vaccine production environments

* Familiarity with GMP-grade cleanrooms and aseptic techniques

* Strong organisational and time management abilities

* Problem-solving mindset with high attention to detail

* Comfortable following SOPs and working to tight operational timelines

* IT proficiency, ideally with SAP/GBS or similar enterprise systems

* Demonstrated teamwork and communication skills