Process Technician
Pfizer Inc.
Grange Castle, Ireland
Job posting number: #7288040 (Ref:pf-4922988)
Posted: October 27, 2024
Job Description
Application Closing Date: 3rd November 2024
The Pfizer Grange Castle facility comprises of 1.1 million square feet of buildings located on a 90-acre site. Our products are produced across a range of Technologies including large scale mammalian cell culture, protein purification, vaccines conjugation, pegylation and aseptic syringe-filling technologies.
About the Role:
You will be directly involved in the manufacturing of our products, ensuring that they meet all specifications for safety, potency, and efficacy. You will work within the guidelines of cGMP to ensure conformance with all regulatory requirements and site SOP’s, while assisting in the improvement of all current processes through our Continuous Improvement Program.
- Assist in maintaining a safety orientated culture, cGMP compliant work environment always.
- Perform initial troubleshooting of issues identified during routing operations.
- Assist with the investigation of operational deviations through Quality System, engaging with relevant functions as appropriate.
- Training and mentoring of colleagues.
- Provide input into the creation and maintenance of area SOPs and batch records.
- Use Lean tools as part of daily operations (e.g., Method 1, 5S) to optimise efficiency and drive culture of Continuous Improvement and Zero Defects.
- Assist in facility start up, installation and validation activities to support the introduction of new products
- This is a shift based role (For 24/7 Operations). 12 hour shift on a 4-cycle schedule.
About You:
We have exciting opportunities at Pfizer Grange Castle for those with little or no experience in Pharma/Biopharma.
- Minimum Educational Requirement is Leaving certificate Pass.
- Ability to work independently, and as a member of a team in a dynamic, fast paced environment that requires flexibility and initiative.
- Excellent trouble shooting and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to coach and mentor peers.
- Candidates must be legally eligible to work in Ireland for the full duration of the contract
Nice to have:
- Experience in Biopharmaceutical or Pharmaceutical manufacturing an advantage but not essential.
- Experience executing manufacturing operations in accordance to SOP’s, Batch Records (Paper or Electronic), and manufacturing control systems (e.g. DeltaV or Unicorn) an advantage but not essential.
- Lean experience using Standard Work, Method 1 and 5S an advantage
What We Offer:.. or Why Choose Pfizer
- Multiple Permanent positions available.
- Competitive Salary and Shift Allowance
- Annual Bonus and Share Schemes
- Pension Scheme
- Long term Income Protection
- Healthcare for you and your family
- Career development opportunities
- Health and wellbeing initiatives
- Sports and social club (Swim Society, Women's Mentoring programme, Pfizer Pride & many more)
- Diverse and inclusive workplace
- Work Location :Onsite
At Pfizer Grange Castle, we recognise that people are the cornerstones of our success. We embrace career development and colleague engagement. We realize that means not just attracting the best and brightest talent, but also ensuring our colleagues can thrive in an environment where we champion Diversity and Inclusion every day.
Additional Information
In order to be considered for this position in Ireland you need to be legally eligible to work in Ireland.
Please note there is no relocation support available for this position
How to apply
Make a difference today, all suitable candidates should apply with CV below. We are looking forward to hearing from you!
Purpose
Breakthroughs that change patients' lives... At Pfizer we are a patient centric company, guided by our four values: courage, joy, equity and excellence. Our breakthrough culture lends itself to our dedication to transforming millions of lives.
Digital Transformation Strategy
One bold way we are achieving our purpose is through our company wide digital transformation strategy. We are leading the way in adopting new data, modelling and automated solutions to further digitize and accelerate drug discovery and development with the aim of enhancing health outcomes and the patient experience.
Equal Employment Opportunity
We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is crucial to building a successful business. As an employer, Pfizer is committed to celebrating this, in all its forms – allowing for us to be as diverse as the patients and communities we serve. Together, we continue to build a culture that encourages, supports and empowers our employees.
Disability Inclusion
Our mission is unleashing the power of all our people and we are proud to be a disability inclusive employer, ensuring equal employment opportunities for all candidates. We encourage you to put your best self forward with the knowledge and trust that we will make any reasonable adjustments to support your application and future career. Your journey with Pfizer starts here!
Pfizer is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status. Pfizer also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA. Pfizer is an E-Verify employer.
