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J&J Family of Companies Manufacturing Technician (RTW – Reignite program) in Cork, Ireland
Manufacturing Technician (RTW – Reignite program) - 2406172913W
Description
JOB DESCRIPTION
Location: Barnahely, Cork
Contract: Full Time/Permanent
About Re- Ignite:
The Re‐Ignite Program is designed to increase the pipeline of STEM2D (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, Manufacturing and Design) talent who are returning from a two or more‐year career break. This program provides the opportunity for professionals to get back into the workforce at a later life stage and offers a powerful return‐to‐work strategy for these individuals.
If you are ready to re‐launch your career and are looking to grow and stretch with new opportunities, the Johnson & Johnson Re‐Ignite Program is for you!
Role: Manufacturing Technician (RTW – Reignite program)
Location: Ringaskiddy Cork, Ireland
Reports to: Operations Team Lead
Description
Janssen Sciences Ireland UC established its operation in Ringaskiddy in 2005 on a 100 acre
site with an investment of €500 million. For more than 25 years we have been a global
leader in the field of biomedicines, in particular pioneering monoclonal antibody
technology a cutting‐edge approach to producing medicines that launched a new
generation of products to treat immune related diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and
plaque psoriasis. The facility in Ringaskiddy is operational producing biomedicines for both the treatment of immune related diseases and new and innovative cancer treatments.
Job Purpose
A Manufacturing Technician supports manufacture of quality biomedicines in accordance
with cGMP and EHS requirements. Reporting to the Operations Team Leader, this position
is responsible for day‐to‐day activities within the Operations department. These activities
include (but are not confined to):
As a Manufacturing Technician, your typical day may include:
General Activities
Working assigned shift patterns to meet business needs and Operations schedule.
Use of DCS (e.g Delta V), MES and PLC control systems to execute processing steps.
Assembly and Disassembly of processing equipment.
Integrity testing of process filters.
Sampling of product streams, clean utilities and performance of environmental
monitoring (routine and batch specific) according to site procedures.
CIP/SIP of processing equipment.
Cleaning and sanitization of Operations facility.
First line maintenance and calibration of equipment.
Support of Commissioning and Qualification activities.
There are 3 specific areas during the manufacturing process and each area has individual
responsibilities and requirements outlined below:
Cell Culture Activities
Media Preparation, filtration and storage.
Assembly and disassembly of the Bioreactor vessels.
Assembly and disassembly of cell culture recovery equipment (ATF/Biomass
systems).
Employ strict aseptic technique to all cell culture activities.
Monitor and control, media harvest hold area.
Continuous monitoring of cell culture process.
Purification Activities
- Chromatography processing of biopharmaceutical product using Unicorn control
system.
Filtration, Ultrafiltration and Virus filtration of purified product.
Final filtration, filling and finishing of purified product.
Bioprocess Supply Activities
Assembly and disassembly of Operations equipment for cleaning and sterilization.
Operation of washers and autoclaves to clean and sterilize equipment.
Operation of COP and SOP booths.
Buffer and media preparation.
What we’re about:
We are passionate about our work and play vital roles across a range of professional
disciplines, and care deeply about our customers and communities. At Johnson & Johnson
our culture enables dynamic and impactful careers. We share a kind of DNA where we’re
each:
Passionate about doing what’s right and work on own initiative.
Be familiar with daily activities in all areas of Manufacturing.
Facilitate an environment of continuous improvement, open communication,
collaboration and teamwork to ensure that work targets for shift are met.
- Lead investigations in work area as necessary and work as a strategic partner with
cross‐functional teams as necessary to support site goals.
Support training of other Operations colleagues and new team members.
Foster and environment of knowledge sharing across the team and continuous
improvement procedures.
- Demonstrate values and behaviours consistent Johnson & Johnson Credo and value of
integrity.
- Deputize for Operations Team Leader as necessary.
Be vital:
To be part of this high performing team you will need great attention to detail, alongside:
Qualifications
Qualification and Experience:
Essential:
- Leaving Cert combined with appropriate GMP Experience (2 Years minimum/GMP
specific Qualification).
Leaving Certificate with Scientific or Technical 3rd level Qualification.
Ability to adhere to batch records, SOPs and work instructions.
Ability to understand rationale behind tasks being performed.
Desirable:
Operations experience within a GMP regulated environment.
Operations experience within a Life Sciences or Biopharmaceutical environment.
Experience of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
Experience with automated systems and PLC controls.
Experience in an SOP, ISO, or similar regulated environment strongly desired.
General Scope and Responsibilities:
- Execution of Operations activities as necessary to meet operational needs and strive
to perform to the highest operational standards always.
- Prioritize and schedule activities to support business needs and to meet requirements
of Master Production Schedule.
- Carry out all activities in compliance with corporate and cGMP/EHS regulatory
requirements reporting any deviations promptly to the Team Lead.
- Carry out routine and non‐routine tasks delegated by Team Leader according to
appropriate procedures, values and standards.
Completion of all documentation in compliance with site procedures and GDP.
Ensure Operations areas are appropriately set‐up to complete process steps and
enforce good aseptic techniques always. Performing in process testing to support
batch manufacture.
- Sampling of raw materials, product streams, clean utilities and performance of
environmental monitoring (routine and batch specific) according to site procedures.
- Maintenance and calibration of Operations equipment, support in commissioning &
qualification activities, and assist with generation, review and revision of Operations
documentation.
Support ongoing studies by Validation and other support functions.
Segregation, processing and staging of Operations waste for off‐site disposal and
support investigation and resolution of problems and participate in Emergency
Response/Fire/First Aid teams as necessary.
- Ensure that personal training requirements are completed when required with
potential travel to other J&J sites and other external sites for training as required.
About Johnson & Johnson
At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/.
Primary Location Europe/Middle East/Africa-Ireland-Cork-Cork
Organization Janssen R&D Ireland (7566)
Job Function Workday Associate B
Req ID: 2406172913W