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 with Day and Night shifts.
About You:
We have exciting opportunities at Pfizer Grange Castle for those with little or no experience in Pharma/Biopharma.
- Minimum educational requirement is a Leaving Certificate with a pass in all subjects.
- 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
- Subsidised Canteen
- Health and wellbeing initiatives
- Onsite Gym and Saloon
- Sports and social club (Swim Society, Women's Mentoring programme, Pfizer Pride & many more)
- Diverse and inclusive workplace
- Work Location : Fully Onsite
Application Closing Date: 22 Jan 2025
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