Key Responsibilities

The Operations Technician is a member of the Operations Team and will be responsible for execution of manufacturing activities at the Phibro Sligo Manufacturing Plant. 

EDUCATION
•    Desirably hold an Ordinary degree in a technical discipline (e.g., pharmaceutical sciences, biotechnology). A minimum 3 years relevant experience in the biotechnology and/or pharmaceutical industry.

EXPERIENCE
•    At least 3 years experience in the biotechnology and/or pharmaceutical industry, with operational experience in a GMP environment 
•    Experience in cleanroom environments
•    Experience in aseptic processing would be advantageous.  
•    Excellent communications and organization skills
•    Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
•    Proficient in written and spoken English.  

RESPONSIBILITIES
•    Assist in maintaining a safe, GMP compliant work environment at all times.
•    Become competent and trained on all unit operations including tableting, blistering, labelling, packaging and antigen manufacture, plus any manufacturing process or capabilities that may be introduced in the future.
•    Operate manufacturing equipment including set-up, operation, cleaning and where applicable maintain equipment.
•    Responsible for completion of tasks according to SOPs and batch records. 
•    Assist with the investigation of and operations deviations.
•    Provide input into the creation and maintenance of area SOPs and batch records.
•    Complete assigned tasks in a timely manner with significant flexibility.
•    Conduct daily activities in an organized, efficient manner.
•    Perform and document operations in accordance with cGMP’s.
•    Maintain good housekeeping and clean and sanitize classified areas as required.
•    Transfer of waste material out of the clean room areas
•    Perform environmental monitoring.
•    Provide “On Call” support when scheduled. 
•    Other duties as assigned. 

CORE COMPETENCIES
•    Contamination control within cleanroom environments
•    GMP manufacturing competencies 
•    Effective time management and multi-tasking skills.
•    Excellent communication skills, both verbal & written.
•    As company is a startup flexibility will be required in relation to working patterns.

Shift pattern will be introduced in the future.