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 All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to a person’s actual or perceived race, including natural hairstyles, hair texture and protective hairstyles; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; citizenship status, marital status; gender, gender identity or expression; sexual orientation, mental, physical or intellectual disability, veteran status; pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other class or characteristic protected by applicable law.