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