Job Introduction We are looking for: A Shift Process Technician on a 6 Month Fixed Term Contract. This role is to perform and support activities that facilitate the compliant operation of the site manufacturing process trains in accordance with the site production plan to deliver Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) manufacture on time. This role is on a shift rotation, details can be provided when speaking with the team. At Pharmaron we offer: Vibrant and dynamic employment – we are a highly specialised, growth company operating in a critical sector of the economy – our future is strong and exciting Opportunities to develop your skills and yourself – our rapid growth brings greater opportunities for you to learn and grow faster A great team where we all support each other – enjoy your work – after all you spend about a third of your time here Requirements: Essential Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a technical manufacturing environment – chemical, pharmaceutical or equivalent Experience of working in a high hazard environment Experience of following batch manufacturing instructions / procedures and adherence to strict control parameters GCSE level C or above in English, Maths, Chemistry or physics Knowledge of risk management and Safe Systems of work Appreciation of quality systems and cGMP Desirable Degree in Chemical Processing, Pharmaceutical Science or related discipline City and Guild level 1 or 2 in Process Technology, Chemical Processes or equivalent IOSH Working or Managing Safely Experience of working within a cGMP / highly regulated environment Experience of training or mentoring others under a competency management framework Key roles and responsibilities: Operate and monitor API manufacturing processes using DCS and manual controls in line with production plans. Adhere to all EHS policies, SOPs, and GMP standards, ensuring safe and compliant operations. Conduct batch processing, equipment cleaning, commissioning, and waste stream management. Maintain accurate and timely process documentation to meet cGMP and audit readiness requirements. Perform first-line maintenance, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis for process issues. Support risk assessments (HAZOP, LOPA), permit to work systems, and emergency response activities. Act as SME for process operations, providing guidance, training, and mentoring to colleagues. Collaborate on developing and updating operational procedures and batch records. Carry out quality checks and lab analyses as required, reporting deviations or incidents promptly. Our Company: “We are a dynamic, fast-growing company, with an enviable reputation for leading edge science, offering contract research services to some of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies, solving what were believed to be unsolvable scientific challenges”. We believe in our ability to relentlessly push forward the boundaries of scientific excellence, delivering solutions for our clients, always operating ethically and with integrity. We take pride in our professionalism and commitment to always deliver our very best work. Our Cramlington site, just north of Newcastle, has an established history of cGMP manufacturing services for an array of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API), ranging from pilot scale to commercial metric ton scale. The Cramlington Site has more than 100 cubic meters reactor commercial capacity and has been inspected and approved by the MHRA, FDA and other regulatory authorities. The site operates from small scale in the laboratory through to large manufacturing scale. It also offers chemistry and analytical development service. We offer a competitive salary and a progressive and comprehensive suite of employee benefits. We offer state of the art working environment on site. Why Should You Apply? This is an opportunity for you as a Process Technician to make a real impact in a highly scientific and regulated environment, demonstrate leadership, ambition and the desire to grow with the department. Build and shape your career in an environment that sets and commits to the highest standards. To be part of a team who support each other, embrace and solve technical challenges and put excellence at the heart of all that we do. Pharmaron is a premier R&D service company supporting the life sciences industry. Founded in 2004, Pharmaron has invested in its people and facilities having established diverse drug R&D service capabilities, ranging from synthetic, medicinal, and analytical chemistry, biology, DMPK, pharmacology, drug safety assessment, radiochemistry and isotopically labelled metabolism, chemical & pharmaceutical development to clinical development. With operations in China, US and UK staffed by over 21,000 employees, Pharmaron has an excellent track record in the delivery of R&D solutions to its partners in North America, Europe, Japan, and China.