Manufacturing Technician (Support Operations)

Join a high‑performing CMO where your manufacturing expertise keeps support operations running with precision, efficiency, and flawless coordination.

Proclinical is seeking a Manufacturing Technician to provide technical and logistical support for manufacturing operations. This role focuses on ensuring smooth, GMP-compliant processes across upstream (USP), downstream (DSP), and in-process control (IPC) areas. You will play a key role in calibration, material readiness, equipment handling, sample management, and maintaining safe and efficient operations.

Please note that to be considered for this role you must have the right to work in this location or hold an EU passport.

Responsibilities:

• Perform daily calibration of equipment used in IPC and DSP, including preparation and use of WFI.
• Conduct checks on single-use assemblies and execute column buffer exchange activities.
• Operate autoclaves, including loading, cycle execution, and unloading sterilized materials.
• Handle harvest filter deinstallation and buffer drainage activities.
• Manage materials and chemicals, including completing checklists, notifying engineers of discrepancies, and ethanol aliquotation following GMP and safety standards.
• Maintain clean and GMP-compliant production spaces through room cleaning and inoculation area tasks.
• Deliver samples to designated areas such as QC and IPC.
• Support 6S principles to ensure organized and audit-ready workspaces.
• Complete accurate GMP documentation for all tasks and adhere to safety, quality, and environmental procedures.
• Collaborate with QA, QC, and Bioprocess Engineers to ensure seamless operations.

Key Skills and Requirements:

• Training or qualifications in Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, Laboratory Technology, or Pharmaceutical Production Technology.
• Strong understanding of GMP principles and cleanroom operations.
• Ability to read and follow SOPs, batch records, and technical instructions in English.
• Hands-on experience with bioreactors, media-buffer preparation, chromatography systems, ultrafiltration-diafiltration (UF-DF), and autoclave operations is advantageous.
• Familiarity with GMP documentation, batch execution, and deviation reporting is a plus.
• Experience working in cleanrooms of Grade C-D or higher is preferred.
• Fluency in English is required; German proficiency is an advantage.

If you are having difficulty in applying or if you have any questions, please contact Emile De Beer at e.debeer@proclinical.com.

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