Manufacturing Scientist (Sterile)

Upperton Pharma Solutions is a Nottingham-based CDMO that specialises in the development and manufacture of pharmaceutical products, providing a complete service from early-stage feasibility to GMP clinical manufacture. Formulations cover a range of delivery routes, typically including oral (tablets & capsules), nasal and inhaled.

We are entering an exciting phase of growth with the development of our new 7,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art sterile manufacturing facility, designed and built in full alignment with the latest EU GMP Annex 1 (2023) requirements.

To support this new facility, we are looking for a Manufacturing Scientist with sterile experience who will support sterile manufacturing and aseptic processing activities, alongside process development and technical transfer.

The role will involve executing manufacturing operations in a controlled cleanroom environment, ensuring compliance with GMP, aseptic techniques and contamination control strategies.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Undertake manufacturing activities as directed, using the company’s processes safely to meet batch production requirements
• Operate various equipment involved in the manufacturing and testing of products, at various batch scales
• Complete all documentation accurately in full to support manufacturing activities, including logbooks, batch records, operational records and log cards
• Manage and maintain equipment and the manufacturing facility, including cleaning duties.
• Support the warehouse team in the receipt and booking in of raw materials and samples where required
• Work and adhere to the Upperton Quality Management System

Essential Skills and experience

• Degree (or equivalent experience) in a relevant scientific discipline
• Experience working in a GMP manufacturing environment
• Demonstrable knowledge of aseptic processing and sterile manufacturing principles
• Experience of completing GMP documentation and batch records
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Excellent organisation skills with strong attention to detail
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to effectively contribute within a team environment and work on own initiative
• Strong focus on quality and safety

What you will get in return

We offer employees not only a competitive salary but also an excellent suite of benefits including:

• 30 days holiday and your birthday off!
• Company contributory pension package
• Life insurance
• Private Medical Insurance through Vitality
• Free onsite car parking
• Modern offices located just 2 minutes from Beeston train station

We know it is the little things that make every day special, so we also organise employee events for you to attend throughout the year, like our annual Christmas party, summer party and charity fundraising events.

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