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Purification Process Specialist Location: Pirbright, UK (Fully Site-Based) Schedule: Initial MondayFriday work week, transitioning to 11-hour shift pattern (7:00 AM 6:00 PM), including weekend cover after training Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent Salary: up to 41k benefits (bonus, pension, healthcare) Join a mission-driven manufacturing team dedicated to the production of life-saving vaccines for animal health. As a Purification Process Specialist , you''ll play a vital role in overseeing and executing key production operations for antigen purification, ensuring compliance, quality, and safety across all activities. Youll operate within a regulated GMP environment, lead continuous improvement initiatives, and support technical training and development for the wider team. Key Responsibilities: Lead purification operations across two production areas (P1 and P2) ensuring GMP, HSE, and biosafety standards are upheld Act as deputy to the production supervisor, providing departmental support and operational coverage Be the subject matter expert for purification processes, driving efficiency and sharing knowledge across the network Support daily operations, including managing SAP entries, documentation, batch records, and inventory control Deliver in-depth training to technicians, supporting technical upskilling and onboarding Coordinate with cross-functional teams (Quality, Engineering, etc.) to resolve issues and optimise workflows Represent the department in Tier 1 PSQDC meetings, identifying and delivering improvement actions Promote 5S, good housekeeping, and operational excellence in all activities Monitor, investigate and report EHS incidents and drive corrective/preventative action (CAPA) initiatives Maintain SOPs, manage deviations, and support risk assessments in line with compliance standards What Were Looking For: Degree in a biological or life sciences discipline, or equivalent hands-on experience Proven ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment Experience working in a GMP-regulated manufacturing setting is highly desirable Strong communication and problem-solving skills with a continuous improvement mindset Comfortable working in a team-based, shift-oriented production environment55b20050-bc17-4e5d-bfce-3c406318dffc