Senior Virus Seed Technician

THE POSITION 

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.

TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES 

Production & Operations

•    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.

Finance & Administration

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

Quality & Compliance

•    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.

REQUIREMENTS 

•    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.

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