Production Technician (Antibiotics & Chemotherapy)

This is whereyour work makes a difference.

At Baxter we believe every personregardless of who they are or where they are fromdeserves a chance to live a healthy life. It was our founding belief in 1931 and continues to be our guiding principle. We are redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact today tomorrow and beyond.

Our Baxter colleagues are united by our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives. Together our community is driven by a culture of courage trust and collaboration. Every individual is empowered to take ownership and make a meaningful impact. We strive for efficient and effective operations and we hold each other accountable for delivering exceptional results.

Here you will find more than just a jobyou will find purpose and pride.

Our Isolator department in Thetford is recruiting for Production Technicians to join our fast paced team. You will be manufacturing life-saving antibiotics and chemo-therapy products that are sent directly to patients in their homes and hospitals all over the world. Working in a cleanroom environment in specialised personal protective equipment you will use specialised computers and manually manufacture the nutrition products. Therefore you must be comfortable wearing PPE.

Training & Development

• Full Training Provided: No prior pharmaceutical experience No problem. We provide comprehensive step-by-step training on all equipment safety protocols and compounding processes.
• Formal Sign-Off: You will receive full technical sign-off as you master each process helping you safely build a long-term career in pharmaceuticals.

What We Offer

• Starting Salary: 27000
• Shift Allowance: 45.35 per week
• Hours: MonFri rotating shifts (06:0014:00 and 13:0021:00).

Benefits Package

• 25 days annual leave bank holidays (Closed Christmas day Boxing Day New Years Day but other annual leave during December is limited to ensure production needs are met for the days we are closed)
• Up to 8% pension contribution.
• Westfield healthcare scheme.
• Blue Light Card eligibility.
• Employee discount scheme.
• Subsidised on-site canteen.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Clear career progression opportunities and tier structured pay system based on aptitude knowledge skills and the commitment and willingness to develop.

Key Responsibilities

• Manufacturing: Prepare compound and inspect pharmaceutical products following SOPs.
• Labelling & Dispensing: Label all products according to exact specifications.
• Cleanroom Operations: Maintain isolator inventory and validate aseptic techniques.
• Sanitisation: Clean and sanitise equipment and components to regulatory standards.
• Monitoring: Complete routine equipment sampling testing and facility cleaning.
• Environment: Comfortable working on your feet while wearing specialized cleanroom PPE/gowns.

What skills do you need

• GMP Knowledge: Essential understanding of Good Manufacturing Practice (or equivalent hygiene/safety standards from other industries) is desired but not essential
• Education: GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics.
• Skills: High attention to detail and excellent communication skills. You will work closely with other departments such as quality and training so communication skills are essential.
• Values: A strong sense of compassion understanding our products go directly to vulnerable patients.

We welcome applications from individuals with experience in regulated high-standard environments.

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Required Experience:

IC

Key Skills
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Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1