BioMarin’s Technical Operations group is responsible for creating our drugs for use in clinical trials and for scaling production of those drugs for the commercial market. These engineers, technicians, scientists and support staff build and maintain BioMarin’s cutting-edge manufacturing processes and sites, provide quality assurance and quality control to ensure we meet regulatory standards, and procure the needed goods and services to support manufacturing and coordinating the worldwide movement of our drugs to patients.

Packaging Technician, Shanbally, Ringaskiddy, Cork
Onsite role - 2 Shift

12 Month Contract

ROLE
Reporting to Packaging Team Lead, the Packaging Technician is responsible for the day to day operation of the packaging suite. The Packaging Technician will work in a team environment with an emphasis on safety and quality and with a commitment to continuous improvement

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Work as part of a team of Packaging Technicians to complete the packaging of Finished
Produce for onward distribution.
Detailed batch record keeping which is accurate, complete, legible and in accordance
with cGMP requirements.
Identify issues on the line and alert the Packaging Equipment Technician. Provide
support to the Packaging Equipment Technician to help resolve issues on the line as
required
Carry out transactions on SAP as required.
Ensure the Packaging area is Inspection Ready at all times.
Participate in Regulatory Inspections
Assist with writing, review and revision of packing documentation as necessary
(e.g. batch records, standard operation procedure etc)
Demonstrate commitment to a high level of safety awareness with the Packaging
Operations Team.
Proactively support continuous improvement and lead initiatives with the Packaging
Suite.
Lead and support the investigation and resolutions of process investigations.
Maintain an exemplary personal training record.
Execute all operations activities in a safe manner and in strict accordance to SOPs, cGMP
regulations and Site Quality Standards.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Previous experience in a highly regulated operating environment such as the biologics, pharmaceutical or medical device sectors is desirable though not essential. Previous packaging experience will be considered advantageous.
Demonstrated experience (2+ years) of operating in a team environment (professional) is required.
Candidates that can demonstrate a keen sense of focus and attention to detail when fulfilling exacting and repetitious tasks will have a distinct advantage.
Must be conscientious and possess strong teamwork and interpersonal skills. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are highly valued.

CONTACTS
The Packaging Technician will be required to work closely within a cross-functional team including other Packaging Technicians, Packaging Equipment Technicians and representation from Quality, Material Operations (warehouse) and others.

Note: This description is not intended to be all-inclusive or a limitation of the duties of the position. It is intended to describe the general nature of the job that may include other duties as assumed or assigned.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Packaging Technician

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