Medical Writing jobs in Edinburgh

Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented and dedicated Technician to join our client's Pharmaceutical Manufacturing team. This is an Entry Level position for the candidates who recently graduated from University or College and are looking to join pharmaceutical industry. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting manufacturing and quality control processes within a GMP regulated environment usually in a Clean Room. This role offers an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to gain experience within highly advanced manufacturing operation and is prepared to work in a cleanroom environment and ensure compliance with GMP regulations at all times.

The shift pattern is rotating day shift and afternoon shift, Monday to Friday. You will be expected to work 37.5 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture of high end consumable products for commercial and clinical trial applications. Ensuring all activities are undertaken in accordance with GMP, Health and Safety standards, and current SOPs
• Recording data appropriately in batch records and supporting documentation
• Maintaining hygiene standards in all production areas
• Supporting production activities through each stage of the manufacturing process (cleaning, mix preparation, capsule filling and sorting, blister and bottle packing)
• Set-up, operation and strip down of modern high speed production equipment
• Working flexibly within a team to ensure adherence to the production schedule
• Maintaining personal training records

Qualifications

• Previous experience in manufacturing or working in a cleanroom environment would be an advantage (but not essential)
• Be conscientious and have a good eye for detail - to conduct quality checks and ensure data is accurately recorded
• Be flexibile - to ensure production output and client demands
• Have a high degree of integrity - to maintain compliance with GMP regulations
• Be reliable, and able to make a positive contribution to the production team
• Previous GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) experience
• Good practical skills
• Demonstrates good literacy and numeracy skills
• Able to communicate well via written media with specific emphasis on report writing
• Able to work with minimal supervision
• High attention to detail
• Must have a keen interest in Life Sciences/Pharma industries

Computer skills:

Must be competent in the use of MS Office, particularly Excel and Word.

Literacy and Numeracy:

Must have excellent communication skills particularly, written English and interpretation and Maths.

Benefits

• Private Medical Insurance and Health Cash Plan
• Group Personal Pension Plan
• Life Assurance
• Generous leave entitlement of 33 days per annum
• A friendly and focused working environment
• Career development opportunities
• Potential job share
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Discretional annual bonus

This role provides an engaging environment for individuals committed to scientific excellence and quality assurance. Candidates should demonstrate a strong work ethic, analytical mindset, and the ability to follow detailed procedures meticulously.

Please note: Only candidates with permanent Right to Work in the UK will be considered.

Please email your CV to lukasz.fit@mackenziefit.co.uk or apply through this website.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £30,313.00 per year

Application question(s):

• Do you have your own car for reliable commute to Livingston for 6am start? The public transport might not be an option due to lack of services. (Unfortunately, we would not consider plans for relocation, sorry).

Education:

• Bachelor's (required)

Work Location: In person