Job Description

Positions available:

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Brief overview of the role:

Join the Target Skills Academy - where innovation meets opportunity

We're redefining the future of pharmaceutical manufacturing through our industry led training academy to empower the next generation of talent.

Qualifications Required:

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Personal Qualities:

A keen interest in Pharmaceutical Industry (Aseptic/QC/Laboratory).

Desired skills:

Communication skills Attention to detail Organisation skills Problem solving skills Analytical skills Logical Team working Initiative

Training to be provided:

Science Manufacturing Process Operative Level 2

Future Prospects:

Upon successful completion of this 22-month apprenticeship there is potential for progression into Compounding and Release, supporting your continued development and career growth.



Aseptic pharmaceuticals process technician Aseptic manufacturing technician

Vacancy description:

Quantum Aseptics, part of the Target Healthcare Group, is on a growth journey in the UK's compounded medicine space, preparing treatments for NHS and private patients. Our relentless dedication to making a meaningful impact in healthcare has helped us become one of the fastest-growing companies in the UK.



Our Science Manufacturing Technician apprenticeship programme combines hands-on experience with expert led instruction to build deep competency in aseptic processing, cleanroom operations, contamination control and regulatory compliance.

Key responsibilities, although not limited to:



Aseptic Manufacturing & Support Operations:

Set up raw materials, containers, and equipment required for aseptic manufacturing, following GMP documentation and customer priorities. Perform routine and thorough cleaning and decontamination of cleanroom areas according to daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning schedules. Perform transfer sanitization on raw materials and consumables.


Quality Control & Compliance

Conduct visual inspection of finished products in line with product quality standards. Carry out environmental monitoring and report deviations in accordance with SOPs. Perform quality control checks on materials and products, ensuring they meet specifications and are released appropriately.


To be successful in this role, you should be able to demonstrate

English and Mathematics GCSE grades A-C (or equivalent). A keen interest in Pharmaceutical Industry (Aseptic/l/QC/Laboratory). High level of attention to detail and ability to follow detailed procedures. Strong communication and team-work skills. High computer literacy, including experience with Microsoft Office.


Upon successful completion of this 22-month apprenticeship there is potential for progression into Compounding and Release, supporting your continued development and career growth.



Whether you're just starting out or looking to advance your skills, the Target Skills Academy is the place to develop into confident, compliant future ready professional - driving quality, innovation and impact across the industry.



Your training course

Science manufacturing technician 2023

Equal to Level 3 (A level)

Course contents

Review instructions or information to understand the task. Plan tasks. Identify and organise resources with consideration for safety, environmental impact, quality, and cost. Identify hazards and risks in the workplace and personal safety and mitigation measures. Apply health, safety, and environmental procedures in compliance with regulations, standards, and guidance. Apply controlled environment procedures for example, gowning, isolators, contamination control, and sanitisation. Apply sustainability principles for example, minimising waste. Segregate resources for reuse, recycling, and waste handling. Conduct in process or post-manufacturing procedure for example, labelling, packing, storage, visual inspection, discharge. Apply first line maintenance practices. Store tools and equipment. Conduct calculations for example, conversations, tare weight, charge weights, yield calculations. Interpret data for example, process data, quality control and test procedure data. Perform second person witness and second person checks for critical tasks. Identify issues for example, defects, deviations, process variance, and maintenance requirements. Apply problem solving and fault-finding techniques. Escalate issues outside limits of responsibility. Record or enter information - paper based or electronic. Use information and digital technology for example, management information systems, human machine interfaces, word processing, spreadsheet, email, virtual learning platforms, document sharing platforms. Comply with cyber security requirements and GDPR. Apply continuous improvement techniques. Make a suggestion for improvement. Apply team working principles. Communicate with others verbally for example, colleagues and stakeholders. Produce written documents for example, handover notes or emails, non-conformances, design change requests. Plan how to meet personal development needs. Carry out and record planned and unplanned learning and development activities. Apply standard operating procedures (SOPs). Select, check, and prepare raw materials for biotechnology process for example, weighing, measuring, control and blending, conditioning, dissolving, and sanitisation. Conduct pre-checks of hand tools, equipment and machinery for biotechnology process including calibration record where applicable. Connect service connections for biotechnology process such as water, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic. Operate biotechnology equipment for example, start-up, shut down, or cleaning mode. Set and adjust biotechnology process parameters such as agitation revolutions per minute, temperature, pressure, flow rate or time. Check calibration and calibrate analytical equipment. Conduct at point analysis of the product using laboratory techniques (bench top analysis) for example, pH, conductivity measurement, optical density measurements, and protein concertation. Apply quality assurance procedures. For example, conduct parameter checks (size, colour, weight), and take samples for laboratory testing. Remove and replace disposable components and check functionality for example, break lines, isolators, and tri-clamps and tube welding. Conduct aseptic method for example, aseptic technique or aseptic sampling. Interpret drawings and graphs. Select, check, and prepare raw (incoming) materials for aseptic process for example, weighing, measuring, conditioning, dissolving, and sanitisation. Conduct pre-checks of hand tools, equipment and machinery for aseptic process including calibration record where applicable. Operate aseptic process equipment for example, start-up and shut-down. Set aseptic process parameters such as temperature, and pressure. Conduct pre and in-process checks such as environmental monitoring. Make adjustments to aseptic process parameters. Clean equipment and process areas in-between production to avoid cross-contamination. Conduct volume checks. Calibrate analytical equipment. Review instructions or information to understand the task. Plan tasks. Identify and organise resources with consideration for safety, environmental impact, quality, and cost. Identify hazards and risks in the workplace and personal safety and mitigation measures. Apply health, safety, and environmental procedures in compliance with regulations, standards, and guidance. Apply controlled environment procedures for example, gowning, isolators, contamination control, and sanitisation. Apply sustainability principles for example, minimising waste. Segregate resources for reuse, recycling, and waste handling. Conduct in process or post-manufacturing procedure for example, labelling, packing, storage, visual inspection, discharge. Apply first line maintenance practices. Store tools and equipment. Conduct calculations for example, conversations, tare weight, charge weights, yield calculations. Interpret data for example, process data, quality control and test procedure data. Perform second person witness and second person checks for critical tasks. Identify issues for example, defects, deviations, process variance, and maintenance requirements. Apply problem solving and fault-finding techniques. Escalate issues outside limits of responsibility. Record or enter information - paper based or electronic. Use information and digital technology for example, management information systems, human machine interfaces, word processing, spreadsheet, email, virtual learning platforms, document sharing platforms. Comply with cyber security requirements and GDPR. Apply continuous improvement techniques. Make a suggestion for improvement. Apply team working principles. Communicate with others verbally for example, colleagues and stakeholders. Produce written documents for example, handover notes or emails, non-conformances, design change requests. Plan how to meet personal development needs. Carry out and record planned and unplanned learning and development activities.


Your training plan

Science Manufacturing Technician 2023 Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard Training will take place at your location of work, with weekly teaching sessions and additional support as required


More training information

Skills4 is a pharmacy apprenticeship training provider dedicated to initiating and furthering the careers of Pharmacy Technicians, Science Manufacturing Technicians (SMT), Science


Manufacturing Process Operatives and Pharmacy Services Assistants

We take pride in delivering high-quality training programmes to apprentices and have a team of tutors ready to guide and support apprentices on their journey to certification. Skills4 is pharmacy founded and clinically grounded

Other Information:

Aseptic manufacturing facilities operate under highly controlled conditions to ensure the production of sterile products without contamination. These working conditions are governed by strict regulations and guidelines.