Biotechnician – Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing - Cork
Company: RECRUITERS Agency
- Location: Cork, Ireland
- Seniority: Mid level
- Employment type: Full-time
- Posted: 8 days ago
- Offer language: English
Job description
Biotechnician
- Location: Shanbally, Cork
- Contract: 12 months
- Salary: €50,000 - €60,000 per annum, inclusive of shift allowance
- Shift Pattern: 4-shift rota covering 24/7 operations
We are seeking a Biotechnician to join a leading biopharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Shanbally, Cork, supporting the production of high-quality biologic medicines. This 12-month contract offers the opportunity to contribute to manufacturing operations, process validation and product launch activities within a GMP-regulated environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform, monitor and troubleshoot cell culture, purification and manufacturing support operations.
- Monitor process performance using statistical process control and report any issues or deviations.
- Support commissioning, qualification and validation activities for manufacturing processes and equipment.
- Prepare, update and execute batch records, SOPs and other GMP documentation.
- Provide process and equipment training to colleagues within the Manufacturing Department.
- Troubleshoot manufacturing equipment, Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and PLC control systems, including DeltaV.
- Author, investigate and resolve quality deviations, while participating in cross-functional improvement initiatives.
- Maintain compliance with cGMP, EHS and regulatory requirements, applying Lean Manufacturing and Right First Time principles to support operational excellence.
Requirements
- A degree in Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Bio-systems Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
- Experience working in a GMP-regulated manufacturing environment, preferably within biopharmaceutical or pharmaceutical production.
- Practical knowledge of manufacturing equipment and the ability to monitor and troubleshoot process operations.
- Familiarity with GMP documentation, deviations, commissioning, qualification or validation activities.
- Flexibility to work a rotating four-shift pattern covering 24/7 manufacturing operations, with a strong commitment to safety, quality and compliance.
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