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MS&T Technical Services Specialist
Skipton, North Yorkshire | Pharmaceutical Manufacturing | MS&T
Work a 9 day fortnight - with every other Friday off!
Help Bring Innovative Veterinary Medicines to Life
At Dechra , we're passionate about improving animal health worldwide. As a global leader in veterinary pharmaceuticals, we develop, manufacture and supply high-quality products that make a real difference to veterinarians, pet owners and animals across the globe.
We're looking for a Technical Services Specialist to join our Manufacturing Science & Technology (MS&T) team in Skipton.
This is an exciting opportunity for a technically minded pharmaceutical professional to play a key role in new product introductions, process optimisation and technology transfer projects, helping bring innovative veterinary medicines from development into commercial manufacture.
The Opportunity
Working closely with Product Development, Production, Quality and Engineering teams, you'll support the commercialisation of new products, lead technical improvement projects and troubleshoot manufacturing processes to ensure reliable product supply and operational excellence.
This role offers excellent exposure across the product lifecycle and is ideal for someone who enjoys combining science, problem-solving and cross-functional collaboration.
What You'll Be Doing
Supporting new product introductions, scale-up and technology transfer activities
Leading technical investigations and troubleshooting manufacturing processes
Driving process optimisation and continuous improvement projects
Supporting validation activities and GMP documentation
Working closely with Production, QA, Product Development and Engineering teams
Assisting with new equipment evaluation and implementation
Providing technical expertise to support business-critical projects
Helping ensure products are successfully launched and supplied to market
What We're Looking For
Degree in Life Sciences, Pharmaceutics, Chemistry, Engineering or a related discipline
Good experience within pharmaceutical manufacturing or a related industry
Strong technical problem-solving and project management skills
Experience with MSAT, process validation, technical transfer or product lifecycle management
Ability to work across multiple projects and stakeholders
Knowledge of GMP and pharmaceutical manufacturing environments
Experience with solid dose products would be a distinct advantage.
What we offer
Average 36-hour working week (with a day off every other Friday!!)
Plenty of training and development opportunities
22 days annual leave + Bank holidays
Option to buy a week's holiday each year
8% Employer Pension Contribution
Free access to the Headspace App
Employee Assistance Programme
Free on-site parking
Due to the nature of our business, all successful candidates will be required to complete a basic DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service check) before employment can commence, and at regular intervals during employment. This check will be paid for by Dechra.
Apply now and help us advance animal health!
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