Cleanroom Operator

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Job Title: Cleanroom Operator

Job Type: Temporary - 3 Months

Pay Rate: £14 per hour

Location: Leeds LS14 6UF

Shift: Monday to Friday (7.45am - 5pm)

Hours per week: 37.5 hours/week

Overview

Responsible for the manufacture of TissuePatch. The person who holds this position is an integral part of the TissuePatch manufacturing.

Responsibilities

Hands-on TissuePatch manufacturing, including:
Solution preparation, casting, and cutting out.
Cleaning, preparation, and calibration of glassware and equipment before and after production.
Cleaning of Clean Rooms before and after production.
Routine microbiological monitoring.
Filling in batch records.
Maintenance of equipment (in collaboration with Manufacturing Engineer).
Ensure sufficient stocks of raw materials and solvents (in collaboration with Buyer-Planner).
Goods receipt and booking-in.
General housekeeping duties and maintaining production areas as clean, safe, and efficient work areas.
Maintain detailed records of operational activities within the requirements of Tissuemed's Quality System and other (as applicable) Regulatory Standards.
Compliance with Tissuemed's HR and EH&S policies and procedures.Secondary Role (When Required)

Hands-on assistance with final packaging and/or any other Operations duties associated with the manufacturing facility (cleaning, maintenance, and inventory).Qualifications and Experience

Experience in Class III medical device clean room manufacturing (ideally with experience of chemical handling and production equipment).
Reliable self-starter who collaborates with fellow team members to accomplish tasks and meet deadlines.
Ability to multi-task effectively.
Computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office.
General understanding of the function of quality in an ISO manufacturing environment.
General understanding of EH&S systems for manufacturing operations.Key Relationships

Internal: Manufacturing Operations, EH&S, Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, Research & Development, Finance/Accounting.
External: Suppliers, Service Providers.

If this interests you, please apply with your updated CV and our team will get in touch with you to discuss further

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