Senior Virus Seed Technician

Position Overview

We are looking for a Senior Virus Seed Technician to support the small‑scale production of virus seeds used in large‑scale Foot & Mouth Disease antigen manufacturing. You will play a key role in ensuring all activities meet EU, UK, and company GMP, Biosafety, and Health & Safety standards.

• Carry out production activities in line with established procedures to maintain product integrity and quality.
• Operate and maintain clean room areas compliant with Grade A–D standards.
• Maintain accurate batch records and ensure the timely release of stock to support production schedules.
• Coordinate stock movement across the Virus Production 1 and 2 departments.
• Follow all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Support production teams with documentation reviews, investigations, and training where required.

• Manage stock movement and data entry in SAP/GBS.
• Plan stock usage and raise purchase orders using the WeBuy system.

• Act as a subject matter expert during both internal and external audits.
• Progress and close CAPAs and change controls relevant to your role.
• Investigate and document Events, Deviations, and Out of Specification (OOX) results.
• Enter data into LIMS accurately and in a timely manner.
• Review departmental Batch Manufacturing Records (BMRs) and submit them to Quality Assurance.

• Strong organisational skills.
• Ability to work methodically and carefully while meeting tight timelines.
• Effective problem‑solving skills.
• Experience in industrial pharmaceutical production or a similarly regulated environment.
• Good IT skills, ideally with some experience using SAP/GBS.
• Experience working in GMP graded environments and aseptic manufacturing.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.

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