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Successful candidates will have the opportunity to use a variety of equipment, running multiple chemical syntheses on plant, many of which haven’t been done at scale before.\nAptuit is a member company of Evotec, a global Pharmaceutical business. Evotec covers all activities from target-to-clinic to meet the industry’s need for innovation and efficiency in drug discovery and development. The Company has established a unique position by assembling top-class scientific experts and integrating state-of-the-art technologies as well as substantial experience and expertise in key therapeutic areas including neuronal diseases, diabetes and complications of diabetes, pain and inflammation, oncology, infectious diseases, respiratory diseases and fibrosis.\nRole: Pharmaceutical Operator Specialist I\nJob Type: Permanent\nLocation: Milton Park, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, UK\nHours: 12-hour shifts (days and nights) including paid breaks (90 minutes).\nShift Pattern: 42 hours per week on average, 28-day shift pattern cycle:\nWeek 1: 2 x Day shifts, 2 x Night shifts, 3 days off\nWeek 2: 2 x Days off, 2 x Day shifts, 3 x Night shifts\nWeek 2: 4 x Days off, 3 x Day shifts\nWeek 4: 2 x Night shifts, 5 x Days off\n(then repeats)\nRole & Responsibilities:\nOperate the pilot plant reactors and ancillary equipment following all current procedures (IOPs, BPGs, etc.) to maintain high standards of safety, housekeeping, hygiene and quality.\nEnsure written instruction/directions are followed correctly.\nNotify your supervisor or Manager immediately of any irregularities so that corrective actions can be planned and implemented.\nPromptly and accurately complete documents as directed and record all irregularities.\nSupport environmental monitoring and report/record information.\nCarry out routine maintenance and re-configuration of reaction vessels and ancillary equipment to ensure production is carried out in a timely and safe manner, complying with Health and Safety obligations.\nParticipate fully and diligently in all training schemes.\nParticipate fully and diligently in project schemes to support continuous improvement in working practices.\nSkills & Qualifications:\nQualification in Chemistry, or other related discipline, advantageous.\nAwareness of cGMP, regulatory aspects and pharmaceutical regulations desirable.\nGood planning and organisational skills.\nAble to communicate effectively at all levels within the organisation.\nAble to interact effectively and positively with internal customers.\nAble to work on your own and as part of a team.\nGood time management and prioritisation capabilities.\nAbility to successfully manage multiple tasks simultaneously.\nFlexible and adaptable with an open-minded view and creative problem-solving skills.\nStrong sense of accountability for the outcome.\nContribute to shift handovers.\nLiaise between production management, chemists and other departments.\nIT literate with strong Microsoft Office skills.\nEssential Requirements & Working Environment\nTo ensure safety, compliance, and effectiveness in this GMP-regulated role, applicants should be aware of the following key job demands\n Manual Handling: The role involves regular movement of heavy materials, including manoeuvring pallets of 200L drums. The safe use of handling aids (e.g., pallet trucks, drum trollies, hoists etc.).\nCluttered & Confined Spaces: Work is carried out in an operational plant setting where space may be restricted and cluttered at times, requiring constant awareness of surroundings and safe navigation.\nGMP Documentation: A strong level of written literacy and attention to detail is essential to follow instructions, complete batch records, and reduce the risk of documentation errors with a right first time approach. Accurate, clear, and timely documentation is critical to ensuring regulatory compliance and product quality.\nShift Work: Candidates must be able to sustain a rotating 12-hour shift pattern, including nights, as outlined above.\nWe can offer in return:\nCompany Pension Scheme\n25 days holiday\nPrivate Health Insurance for you, your partner/family under the company scheme\nPrivate Dental Care Scheme\nHealth Insurance providing 75% of base salary after a qualifying period\nWellbeing support 24/7 and counselling services\nExcellent career progression opportunities within the company; we have an excellent training and support and continuing professional development opportunities\nEligibility to participate in the Company Bonus Scheme (This is a discretionary benefit)\nCycle to work scheme\nRefer a friend scheme, team and annual company events, recognition awards and many more!\nOther Benefits include:\nFree onsite parking\nGreat transport links from Oxford and the surrounding area's as well as a shuttle bus service from Didcot train station\nMilton Park also offer’s great cycling, running & walking routes as well as annual events.\nFR : Dans le cadre de sa politique Diversité, Evotec étudie, à compétences égales, toutes les candidatures dont celles des personnes en situation de handicap.\nEN: In the frame of our Diversity policy, Evotec considers, with equal competences, all applications including people with disabilities.\nIT: In compliance with fundamental ethical and professional principles and with Legislative Decree 198/2006, Evotec is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a safe, diverse, and inclusive workplace built on mutual respect. 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