Manufacturing Purification Process Technician
Dublin, IE
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Position Summary:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and skilled Purification Technician to join our manufacturing team. This role is integral to our production process and involves working through a series of rotations designed to develop expertise in equipment preparation, warehouse management, pasteurisation, and albumin purification. The successful candidate will ensure that all processes meet current good manufacturing practices (cGMP), safety standards, and regulatory requirements while contributing to production efficiency and quality.
Please note that the succesful candidate will be working shift. The current shift for this role will be a 2 cycle shift.
What you will be doing?
Equipment Preparation
- Cleaning & CIP/SIP Procedures:
- Perform Cleaning-In-Place (CIP) operations on mobile tanks, reactors, and hoses within the purification area.
- Conduct Steam-In-Place (SIP) procedures on clean bulk tanks
- Daily Checks & Equipment Setup:
- Execute daily inspections of analytical equipment and room pressures.
- Perform filter integrity testing to ensure proper function.
- Equipment & Parts Handling:
- Set up clarification filters required for the purification process.
- Conduct manual cleaning and verification sampling of small parts.
- Additional Tasks:
- Operate autoclave runs and part washer runs.
- Assemble and prepare equipment kits for upcoming purification batches.
Clean Warehouse and Dispensary
- Compliance & Safety:
- Adhere strictly to departmental, corporate, industrial, health & safety, and regulatory requirements.
- Maintain a safe and clean work environment in accordance with cGMP and standard operating procedures.
- Inventory Management:
- Perform regular stock checks of all materials.
- Transfer materials from non-classified areas to Grade C/D areas as required.
- Material Dispensing & Documentation:
- Dispense materials needed for production batches and ensure timely replenishment.
- Maintain accurate company documentation and material reconciliation records.
Pasteurisation
- Pasteurisation Process:
- Conduct pasteurisation cycles for filled albumin bags.
- Clean pasteuriser baths to maintain operational efficiency.
- Post-Pasteurisation Handling:
- Transfer pasteurised bags to designated drying and caging areas.
- Coordinate handover of pasteurised bags to the warehouse team for incubation.
Albumin Purification
- Product Processing:
- Suspend Fraction V paste and adjust pH of the product as part of the purification process.
- Clarify the product to remove impurities.
- Filtration & Concentration:
- Set up ultrafilters for diafiltration and concentration.
- Perform sterile filtration of formulated products.
- Buffer & Stabilizer Preparation:
- Make up buffers and stabilizers, ensuring proper formulation with adjusted protein concentration, sodium levels, and stabilizer content.
- Advanced Operations:
- Execute heat shock procedures and perform CIP on ultrafilters.
- Conduct aseptic sampling and analytical testing (pH, conductivity, refractometer measurements, osmolality, turbidity) on albumin samples.
- Production Management:
- Work independently to maintain production targets, manage multiple priorities, and adjust for production interventions as needed.
- Utilize MRP systems for batch-specific transactions and documentation.
- General Responsibilities:
- Consistently meet planning targets and supply chain requirements.
- Make timely decisions specific to your area of work.
- Perform other related duties as assigned in purification, process engineering, or related fields, is an asset.
Who you will be?
Qualifications
High School Diploma or equivalent; technical/vocational training in a related field is preferred
Degree in a relevant science course
Knowledge and Skills
- Must be proactive, results oriented, and have strong attention to detail.
- Self-starter with strong work ethic and the ability to exercise good judgment.
- Ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple tasks to meet targeted deadlines.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with personnel at all levels in a team environment.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to make structured decisions on a routine basis.
- Demonstrated ability to inspire high performance in self and others and support team members around shared goals.
- Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of cGMPs, EU regulations, and industry guidelines highly preferred.
- Must be available to work shift as directed by the organization.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in the English language.
- Computer literacy with proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
What We Offer?
- Highly competitive salary + 18% Shift Allowance
- Group pension scheme - Contribution rates are (3%/ 5%/ 7%) and company will match
- Private Medical Insurance for the employee
- Ongoing opportunities for career development in a rapidly expanding work environment
- Succession planning and internal promotions
- Education allowance
- Wellness activities - Social activities eg. Padel, Summer Events
Location: EMEA : Ireland : Dublin:Grange Castle (Dublin)