Production Operative - 4 on 4 off at Merck KGaA
Irvine, Scotland, United Kingdom -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

10 Sep, 25

Experience

8 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Good communication skills

Industry

Human Resources/HR

Description

Job Id
291594
Irvine, North Ayrshire, United Kingdom
Job Type
Full-time
Work Your Magic with us!
Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That’s why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.
Your role:
You will have an integral role in our commitment to ensuring a positive difference is made to millions of people’s lives through your role as a Production Operative working in formulation within Dry Powder Media Production. You will have a varied, challenging and rewarding role working within in a highly regulated manufacturing environment, utilizing your Chemistry/Biology knowledge to prepare various batches for the manufacture of Dry Powder and Liquid Media. This role is working on a 4 on 4 off basis consisting of 2 days 2 nights, working 12-hour shifts of 8-8 and includes a shift allowance to account for this.

Key accountabilities will include:

  • Ensures the formulation rooms and equipment are in a clean and audit-ready state.
  • Completes all documentation in accordance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (EXCiPACT GMP).
  • Ensures process rooms are within specification prior to use.
  • Verifies scales are in specification prior to use using check weights from 1g to 25 kg
  • Weighs batch aliquot amounts of raw materials within the required tolerances from bulk containers using SAP scale interface.
  • Uses SAP for formulation of the raw materials required for both Dry Powder Media (DPM) and liquid media manufacture documenting on electronic batch records.
  • Performs desiccation and lyophilisation processes for raw materials required for DPM manufacture documenting on electronic batch records.
  • Performs housekeeping for raw materials within SAP and the raw material pantry.
  • Cleans and/or prepares Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBC’s), super sacks, equipment, glassware and the formulation areas in preparation for batch formulation.
  • Prioritises workload to allow effective completion to meet the Production Schedule and communicate to supervisors and production colleagues of any delays.

Who you are:

  • BSc in a relevant Scientific subject (Chemistry, Biology etc.) or have previous experience in a relevant production/manufacturing environment.
  • You will possess effective numeracy and literacy skills and be well versed in ensuring accurate work is always maintained.
  • Experience in a GMP environment is desirable.
  • Previous systems experience is desirable, direct experience of using SAP is advantageous.

What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!
and become a part of a team that is dedicated to Sparking Discovery and Elevating Humanity!
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Responsibilities

Please refer the Job description for details

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