Process Operator

• Job title: Process Operator • Location: Edinburgh • Contract Length: 12 months • Working Hours: 4 on 4 off (2 day, 2 night) (Every 10 weeks, 18-day break) • Pay Rate: £26.67 p/h Job overview To operate pharmaceutical plant to manufacture bulk pharmaceuticals, intermediates and other chemical products in accordance with current good manufacturing practice (cGMP) and Health and safety practices Key Responsibilities • To perform chemical reactions according to batch sheet and process instructions as requested. • To recognise key reaction criteria and notify a Supervisor or Shift Manager of any unusual signs. • To record process changes and notify a Supervisor or Shift Manager where appropriate. • To operate equipment and conduct all plant operation and activities according to good manufacturing practice (cGMP), complying with current SOP's and appropriate health and safety precautions and Controlled Drug regulations. • To carry out material handling duties as necessary for the operation of the Production plant. • To operate mechanical and electro-mechanical material handling equipment as required. • To weigh and check weigh materials and containers and record the weight as appropriate. • To dispense liquids to and from drum stocks and bulk supplies and to record the quantities dispensed. • To perform and record cleaning procedures for vessels and plant as appropriate in accordance with cGMP. To carry out material handling duties as necessary for the operation of the Production plant. • To clean drums, tanks and other containers for disposal or reuse. • To wear appropriate protective clothing for personal protection and protection of the product from contamination. • To exercise an appropriate degree of care in the handling of hazardous materials. • To record and maintain full and accurate process records as required. • To ensure that waste materials, or waste streams for analysis or otherwise are appropriately handled and labelled. • To carry out in process sampling and in process testing as required. • To assist with the operation of plant and equipment in the introduction of new products and the development of existing processes. • To carry out on plant/process training of operating staff where directed by supervisory staff. • Participate in Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing activities on site. • To conduct any other reasonable tasks as required by Supervisor Staff. • To carry out any other duties which are within the employee's skills and abilities whenever reasonably instructed. Qualifications/ knowledge/experience • A Diploma in Process Technology is desirable. • Experience in a fine chemical or related processing industry would be desirable, but not • essential, as training will be given. • Experience of working within a cGMP environment preferred. • Ability to prioritise workload. • Team player but able to work alone as required. • Ability to follow instruction through written procedures. • Safety Awareness Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.