Location: Dudley, Northumberland, UK
Department: Research and Development
Reference: VN1199
Summary of the Production Support Chemist role
As the Production Support Chemist you will provide technical support to ensure the smooth introduction of new processes and supporting product manufacture. Communication is a key aspect of this role, as you will be required to liaise with various departments regularly and participate in audits on processes and equipment where necessary.
This is a shift-based role, working a rotational shift pattern of 12-hour days and nights, supporting our 24/7 production operations and will be based at our site in Cramlington, Northumberland.
Your responsibilities
Requirements for the role
As the Production Support Chemist you will provide technical support to ensure the smooth introduction of new processes and supporting product manufacture. Communication is a key aspect of this role, as you will be required to liaise with various departments regularly and participate in audits on processes and equipment where necessary.
This is a shift-based role, working a rotational shift pattern of 12-hour days and nights, supporting our 24/7 production operations and will be based at our site in Cramlington, Northumberland.
Your responsibilities
- Communicating with the process owners internally to provide key updates on a regular basis.
- Providing technical support to the shift Operations teams for the processes running in the manufacturing plants, with particularly emphasis on the successful introduction of new process stages.
- Supporting investigations into processing issues (e.g. atypical in-process results, reduced yields, cleanout issues) as soon as a problem is identified and working with existing project teams to resolve issues.
- Accompanying customers during site visits for plant observation.
- Familiarising yourself and maintaining knowledge of the processes in routine production.
- Supporting identification and implementation of process improvement and waste minimisation projects.
- Supporting the review of cleanout and commissioning performance to minimise time and waste generation with timely communication of issues to the relevant process owners.
- Undertaking laboratory work outside standard daytime working hours to support R&D and kilo laboratory programmes.
- Implementing and maintaining KPIs.
- Supporting problem solving sessions and campaign close out meetings where required.
- Raising temporary instructions as required and providing technical support to PRS Observation close out.
- Embodying our company values, which are: be reliable, be caring, be transparent and be willing.
Requirements for the role
- Must have a degree in Chemistry or related subject.
- Previous manufacturing experience would be highly desirable.
- An understanding of cGMP and EHS compliance would be preferred.
- Computer literate in Word and Excel, ideally with knowledge of SAP.
- Ability to work independently and in teams.
- Good problem solving and planning skills with a keen eye for detail.
How you will be rewarded
We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including bonus, pension scheme, private healthcare, Engagement Hub, cycle to work scheme, death in service coverage, on-site health and wellbeing support including medical consultations and physiotherapy, 24/7 employee assistance programme, employee referral scheme, sports and social club as well as opportunity for training and further career development.
Why consider Sterling?
Sterling Pharma Solutions is a global contract development and manufacturing organisation (CDMO) with more than 50 years’ experience in developing and manufacturing Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs). This is complemented by Antibody Drug Conjugate (ADC) research, development and clinical manufacturing services.
We are a fast growing, dynamic business with facilities in the UK, US and Europe, where we employ talented and passionate people who support our customers in bringing new medicines to market, improving and saving the lives of patients.
Our culture and our way of working is what really sets us apart as a business; we aim to deliver an exceptional experience to our customers and our employees. You can expect to be part of a supportive team, all working towards a shared goal: to deliver first-class science and service to our customers every day.
How to apply
If you have the necessary skills and experience to join our team, please apply online. For any queries or should you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application please contact recruitment@sterlingpsl.com
Sterling Pharma Solutions is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including bonus, pension scheme, private healthcare, Engagement Hub, cycle to work scheme, death in service coverage, on-site health and wellbeing support including medical consultations and physiotherapy, 24/7 employee assistance programme, employee referral scheme, sports and social club as well as opportunity for training and further career development.
Why consider Sterling?
Sterling Pharma Solutions is a global contract development and manufacturing organisation (CDMO) with more than 50 years’ experience in developing and manufacturing Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs). This is complemented by Antibody Drug Conjugate (ADC) research, development and clinical manufacturing services.
We are a fast growing, dynamic business with facilities in the UK, US and Europe, where we employ talented and passionate people who support our customers in bringing new medicines to market, improving and saving the lives of patients.
Our culture and our way of working is what really sets us apart as a business; we aim to deliver an exceptional experience to our customers and our employees. You can expect to be part of a supportive team, all working towards a shared goal: to deliver first-class science and service to our customers every day.
How to apply
If you have the necessary skills and experience to join our team, please apply online. For any queries or should you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application please contact recruitment@sterlingpsl.com
Sterling Pharma Solutions is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Be caring. Be transparent. Be willing. Be reliable.
Deadline for applications: 04 Nov 2025
