Biotechnologist
Your tasks
About the Role We are seeking a Biotechnologist to support manufacturing operations within a leading biopharmaceutical facility. The successful candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure reliable, compliant, and efficient manufacturing processes for assigned systems, and effective management of routine engineering activities.
- Execute upstream manufacturing activities in accordance with production schedules, cGMP requirements, quality standards, and safety guidelines.
- Prepare, clean, sterilise, and maintain manufacturing equipment and vessels.
- Prepare media, buffers, and process solutions required for upstream operations.
- Operate and monitor bioprocess equipment, including fermentation and cell culture systems.
- Perform raw material sampling, dispensing, and environmental monitoring activities.
- Complete manufacturing documentation accurately and in compliance with approved procedures.
- Troubleshoot process and equipment issues and escalate where required.
- Support continuous improvement and process optimisation initiatives.
- Utilise computerised systems for process control, monitoring, and data entry.
- Participate actively in shift handovers, team meetings, and cross-functional collaboration.
- Maintain housekeeping standards within manufacturing areas.
- Adhere to all safety, health, environmental, and site security requirements.
- Report incidents, near misses, hazards, and support investigations when required.
- Make operational decisions within established procedures and guidelines.
Requirements
Preferred Experience
- Diploma or Degree in Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Biochemical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline.
- Experience in upstream bioprocessing, fermentation, cell culture, or biologics manufacturing environment.
- Comfortable working weekends, public holidays, overtime, and 12-hour rotating shifts.
Other
12-hour rotating shift
- Physically able to handle materials and equipment, including loads up to 25kg.
- Familiarity with computerised manufacturing and process control systems.
- Experience in microbiology, fermentation, cell culture, or protein purification is advantageous.