Production Technician

Job description

3131217
Additional Cities

Stevenage
Career Level

Experienced
Relocation Assistance

No
Business

GE Healthcare
Business Segment

Healthcare Life Sciences
Function

Manufacturing
Country/Territory

United Kingdom
Postal Code

SG1 2FX
Role Summary/Purpose

The Production Technician role will form part of a small operational team in new pilot scale manufacturing facility based in Stevenage in the UK that is being commissioned to provide a flexible launch capabilities for a number of new commercial products.
Essential Responsibilities

This presents an opportunity for an individual with the appropriate skills and experience to play a key part setting up new production lines. They will be responsible for producing high value breakthrough technologies that will improve the manufacture of medicinal products to benefits patients worldwide.
This will involve working under a stringent quality process with all tasks performed in accordance with relevant global and local Work Instructions and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s). Therefore communication, teamwork and compliance to Environmental, Health & Safety policy and procedures are critical.

Key responsibilities:

·  Batch processing, assay and package of chemically functionalised fibre material in accordance with established procedures.

·  Material/Inventory planning and ordering using ERP software (Oracle)

·  Preparation of materials prior to a manufacturing batch

·  Accurately complete all batch records and related documentation

·  Handling and removal of waste streams

·  Routine calibration of manufacturing equipment

·  Comply with all applicable Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements

·  Highlight and communicate any process problems to the Production Manager

·  Perform housekeeping activities to ensure clean and safe working environments

GEHC Quality Objectives:

·  Comply with the GEHC Quality Manual, Quality Management System, Quality Management Policy, Quality Goals, and applicable laws and regulations as they apply to this job type/position

·  Complete all planned Quality & Compliance training within the defined deadlines

·  Identify and report any quality or compliance concerns
Qualifications/Requirements

·  B.Sc in Biology/Chemistry related discipline or equivalent – industrial experience will be considered as an alternate or equivalent knowledge or experience

·  Some experience of working with chemicals in a laboratory or industrial setting

·  Excellent computer/data entry

·  Excellent record keeping and organizational skills

·  A degree of manual handling is required for this role or equivalent knowledge or experience

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, non-EU/EEA candidates may not be appointed to a post if a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled EU/EEA candidate is available to take up the post, as the employing body is unlikely, in these circumstances, to satisfy the Resident Labour Market Test. For further information please visit the UK Border Agency website
http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/visas-immigration/working
Desired Characteristics

·  Strong written and verbal communication skills

·  Experience with inventory control systems e.g. Oracle

·  Being involved in the manufacture high complexity products with high specifications

·  Previous experience working in a manufacturing or laboratory environment to ISO9001, ISO 13485, or GMP standards
About Us

GE Healthcare provides transformational medical technologies and services to meet the demand for increased access, enhanced quality and more affordable healthcare around the world. GE works on things that matter - great people and technologies taking on tough challenges. From medical imaging, software & IT, patient monitoring and diagnostics to drug discovery, biopharmaceutical manufacturing technologies and performance improvement solutions, GE Healthcare helps medical professionals deliver great healthcare to their patients.
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Primary Country

United Kingdom