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Bendigo, Victoria, Australia
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Job Description
Production Technologist
Permanent full-time role with competitive remuneration and benefits
Based in Bendigo, VIC, Australia
Join a global animal health manufacturing team focused on quality, safety and continuous improvement
Play a key role in the manufacture of intermediates and final vaccine material
As a Production Technologist, you will perform direct and indirect activities supporting the manufacture of media, antigen and final vaccine material in line with the production schedule and local regulatory and GMP requirements. This is a hands-on role within the Manufacturing Division, reporting to the Line Lead.
What You Will Do
Operations and Production
Perform manufacturing activities for intermediates and final vaccine material
Prepare, stage, use and maintain mechanical and laboratory equipment
Ensure materials and equipment are available and within date prior to manufacture
Support production planning, batch documentation and schedule adherence
Assist with maintenance and validation activities to minimise downtime
Conduct batch record review and verification, including timely BPR corrections
Support cycle counts, inventory accuracy and SAP master data review
Safety and Compliance
Follow SOPs and maintain Good Documentation Practices
Contribute to hazard and near miss identification, incident investigations and CAPA
Participate in Safe by Choice discussions and model inclusive behaviours
Support compliance audits, event investigations, change management and environmental monitoring
Maintain good housekeeping and ensure equipment is fit for purpose and safe to use
Support adherence to relevant quality standards and manufacturing requirements
Continuous Improvement and Ways of Working
Apply MPS tools and methodologies to support investigations and CAPA implementation
Contribute to technical process advancement and growth strategies in Production
Participate in Site Tier communication processes and cross-functional tier meetings
Support cost mitigation and innovation initiatives that improve manufacturing performance
Participate in competency-based training, priority setting and development planning
People and Coordination
Escalate issues that may impact the production schedule
Coordinate activities during periods of leave or offsite work where required
Raise purchase requisitions and manage limit orders as needed
Perform SAP transactions within required timeframes
What You Must Have
Experience in a regulated or manufacturing environment preferred
Bachelor of Science or equivalent qualification advantageous
Understanding of GMP and quality systems
Basic computer skills, including Word, Outlook and Excel
Strong verbal and written communication, organisation and teamwork skills
Understanding of aseptic processes and GMP behaviours
Basic maths skills and exposure to data analysis
What You Can Expect
The opportunity to contribute to a critical manufacturing operation in a global organisation
A collaborative team environment with a strong focus on safety, quality and continuous improvement
Exposure to development opportunities, new technologies and broader manufacturing capabilities
We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing talented and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive workplace.
Additional location(s) Compensation Information:
Required Skills:
Analytical Problem Solving, Audit Trails, Computer Literacy, Document Management, Ethical Standards, GMP Operations, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Laboratory Processes, Manufacturing Quality Control, Operational Compliance, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Procedure Adherence, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Writing, Vaccine ProductionPreferred Skills:
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Employee Status:
RegularRelocation:
No relocationVISA Sponsorship:
NoTravel Requirements:
No Travel RequiredFlexible Work Arrangements:
Not ApplicableShift:
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N/AJob Posting End Date:
11/14/2026*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.