THE POSITION We are looking for passionate individuals to join our Virus Production 1 (VP1) department at our manufacturing site in Pirbright. As a Virus Production Senior Technician, you'll be at the forefront of practical manufacturing operations, aseptic processes, team leadership, and investigative tasks. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to develop a wide range of skills in a dynamic and supportive environment. WHY JOIN US? - Impactful Work: Contribute to the manufacture of inactivated viral antigens used in vaccines distributed globally - Skill Development: Enhance your expertise in biosafety, EHS, GMP standards, and more - Team Leadership: Lead and inspire a team of shift technicians, ensuring smooth and efficient operations POSITION DETAILS - Location: Pirbright, UK - Type: Full-time, site-based - Openings: Two permanent positions KEY RESPONSIBILITIES - Collaborate with the area Supervisor to lead two teams of three operators - Participate in the bulk production of activated virus antigens, adhering to UK and company biosafety, EHS, and GMP standards - Perform cleaning, decontamination, and steam sterilization of vessels and plant following SOPs - Ensure accurate and compliant batch record documentation - Raise reports for EHS and quality discrepancies, support, and conduct investigations - Operate in Grade A/B clean rooms, performing aseptic manufacturing WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR - Strong organizational and leadership skills - Ability to work methodically and carefully within tight timelines - Excellent problem-solving abilities - Experience in industrial pharmaceutical production in a regulated environment - Proficiency in IT, preferably with SAP/GBS experience - Experience working in graded GMP environments WHY THIS IS A GREAT PLACE TO WORK Boehringer Ingelheim has been recognised as a Top Employer in the UK. Being certified as a Top Employer confirms our dedication to a better world of work, delivered through excellent HR policies and people practices. To learn more visit: https://www.boehringer-ingelheim.co.uk/careers/uk-careers/why-great-place-work All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to a person's actual or perceived race, including natural hairstyles, hair texture and protective hairstyles; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; citizenship status, marital status; gender, gender identity or expression; sexual orientation, mental, physical or intellectual disability, veteran status; pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other class or characteristic protected by applicable law.