Medicines Technician

Simbec-Orion is a responsive and agile full-service CRO, with wide therapeutic experience and specialist expertise in clinical pharmacology, oncology and rare diseases. Perfectly structured, we provide full-service clinical development solutions for small and mid-size drug developers - headed up by a centralised leadership team.

With a focus on tailormade and scalable solutions, we'll adapt our delivery style, communications and operations to suit the demands of the project, helping clients achieve their clinical and commercial objectives. Because our goal is the same as theirs; to improve patients' lives.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

We are looking for a Medicines Technician to join our IMP (Investigational Medical Products) Management department in Merthyr Tydfil.

You will assist the Production Manager in managing and manufacturing products for clinical trials , and maintaining the IMP Management equipment and facilities . You will be responsible for supporting the department in activities that relate to Clinical Trial Material, such as receipt, storage, manufacture/assembly, issue, reconciliation, return or disposal to ensure projects are delivered on schedule and in accordance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP).

Minimum Requirements:

Essential:

• Minimum of 4 GCSEs (A-C) including English and Maths or overseas equivalent
• Previous experience of working within a team
• Previous experience of working with customers (or patients)
• Clear verbal and written communication
• Use of Microsoft Word and Excel
• Able to read and carry out instructions, asking for help if required
• High level of attention to detail
• Ability to work to tight deadlines.

Desirable:

• Experience of working to standard procedures
• Experience of writing standard operating procedures
• Experience of manufacturing non-sterile and/or sterile medicines
• Experience of working in a clean-room environment

Simbec-Orion is an equal opportunity employer. Simbec-Orion will consider all qualified applicants for employment without discrimination on grounds of disability, sex or sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity leave status, race or national or ethnic origin, age, religion or belief, gender identity or re-assignment, marital or civil partnership status, protected veteran status (if applicable) or any other characteristic protected by law.