Job Description
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an Associate Technical Specialist. You will be responsible for the delivery of transformational projects in order to support & improve current Laboratory Operations. They will be responsible for contributing to a high-performance culture within the Integrated Process Team (Lab Ops Tech IPT) by engaging in an environment of flexibility, collaboration, engagement and teamwork.
Bring energy, knowledge, innovation to carry out the following:
- Lead projects for the introduction & qualification of new equipment for the commissioning and qualification of laboratory equipment
- Troubleshoot technical issues and lead investigations through scientific problem-solving approaches.
- Partner with cross functional groups to support change management to implement process improvements
- Ensure compliance with site EHS policy, cGMP and other business regulations and participate in risk assessments, audits, regulatory inspections and incident investigations.
- Ensure the highest Quality, Compliance and Safety standards by participating and complying with our Manufacturing Division Quality Management System (QMS) requirements, including ownership, as relevant.
- Consistently deliver on specific area Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), e.g. EHS metrics, production plan, compliance and team training
- Ensure highest Quality & Compliance standards.
- Lead and participate in problem solving teams across all areas of the IPT (e.g. reliability, Safety, Quality (e.g. Deviation Management, etc).
- Lead and close process related deviations and reports.
What skills you will need:
In order to excel in this role, you will more than likely have:
- Third level qualification in a Science or Engineering related subject.
- 3+ years’ experience in a pharmaceutical or a highly regulated environment preferably with cGMP experience
- Experience in at least three of the following: process engineering, process & equipment validation, statistics, technology transfer, instrumentation, project management & execution, chemistry, microbiology, regulatory inspections.
- Excellent communication, decision making, people influencing and project management skills.
As a company, we are committed to 'Inventing for Life' in all that we do. We keep the patient at the very heart of all that we do and strive to find solutions and treatments for some of the world's most challenging healthcare needs.
As an equal opportunity employer, we are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. Please don't hesitate to contact the Talent Acquisition Advisor assigned to this role should you need any support during our recruitment process.
We are committed to flexible working where possible, and this is why our Company has introduced a new hybrid working model for office-based colleagues around the world.
Please feel free to speak to us about what flexibility means to you during your application or click on the link to find out more about our hybrid working model
So, if you are ready to:
Invent solutions to meet unmet healthcare needs, please apply today.
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Employee Status:
Regular
Relocation:
No relocation
VISA Sponsorship:
No
Travel Requirements:
10%
Flexible Work Arrangements:
Not Applicable
Shift:
Valid Driving License:
Hazardous Material(s):
Job Posting End Date:
09/23/2024
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Job Posting End Date:09/23/2024
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.
Requisition ID:R312365