Process Biotechnologist

We are looking for a Process Biotechnologist to join our team in Nottingham.

Do you have production or manufacturing experience, ideally from a GMP environment? Are you a life science graduate who is looking to gain experience in a GMP environment?

If so, this is a great opportunity for a Process Biotechnologist to join a close-knit production team to produce biopharmaceutical products, adhering to GMP guidelines, and following SOPs whilst using state-of-the-art equipment. The site is expanding, so it’s a great time to join the team to further your career.

The role requires the successful candidates to work a 12.5-hour day on a well-balanced shift pattern to cover a 24–hour production schedule (day shift 7 am – 7.30 pm, night shift 7 pm – 7.30 am). You will be working 2 or 3 consecutive days with days off in between; on occasions, you will have 6 consecutive days off. Further information will be provided on the application.

This role is based on site in central Nottingham and the site is a short walk from the train station and tram stop, so it is easily accessible.

Albumedix is now part of Sartorius, a recognised world leader in recombinant human albumin products and technologies.

What you will accomplish together with us

- Operate manufacturing equipment to carry out the cGMP production of Biopharmaceuticals

- Production processing; incorporating Fermentation, Cell Separation, Chromatography, Final Ultrafiltration and In-process Sampling and Analysis

- Preparation and Operation of all Equipment following SOP’s and PCD’s

- Calibration of instruments and plant maintenance tasks as required during processing or during maintenance shutdown periods

- Complete all documentation required to GDP

- Operation of Walsh CIM computer control system

- Assist in the closure of operations-related IOD’s, CR’s and CAPA

- Filter control and integrity testing

- Use of the production autoclave

- Manual handling and physically demanding activities at times (i.e.: lifting 25kg bags of salts, sugar and more)

What will convince us

- You may have an A-level science background or

- Previous experience of working to cGMP in a pharmaceutical or other industry, such as medical device, food etc. would be beneficial or

- Previous experience in a cleanroom environment or

- BSc or MSc in life science-related discipline (Biology, Biotechnology, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry etc.)

- Attention to detail

- Good communication and written skills

- Working as part of a team as well as individually

- The ability to follow correct procedures and quality standards

In order to commence working with us, the successful candidate will have the right to work in the UK.

What we offer

Our ambition is to simplify progress in life science research and the biopharmaceutical industry to help translate scientific findings into new therapeutics faster and more efficiently. So that more people can obtain access to better medicine. We have over 16,000 employees now at more than 60 production and sales locations worldwide and are committed to this vision. And together, we have grown strongly over the past years. Do you also want to contribute to our vision? Grow with us and benefit from working with a Global Player that has kept its familiar atmosphere:

Opportunity for international career development: A global network offering seminars and training sessions, expert and manager career paths

Open and highly collaborative culture: Mutual support within teams and working as equals, team spirit and international collaboration

Work-life balance: Working from home at many sites

Intelligent working environment: Working in smart buildings with the latest technology and equipment

Ambitious goals: Sartorius plans to double its sales revenue approximately every five years and expects to grow its global team.

We look forward to receiving your application.

www.sartorius.com/careers

We look for employees who would like to grow with us and move the innovative life sciences sector forward. In the process, we focus on agile project work, mutual support within teams and working as equals. Sartorius thrives as a company with people who give their very best every day and who are eager to develop personally and professionally.

Further insights into our world of work can be found on www.sartorius.com/careers