Packaging Technician Cork
Job Overview
A relevant third level qualification is preferred but not essential with up to 2 years GMP pharma/biopharma packaging experience.
What's in it for you?
- Attractive salary with a range of benefits which include a Bonus Scheme, Health Insurance, Pension etc.
- Days role: Family friendly hours where possible to enable employees to balance the demands of home and work. Early finish on a Friday.
- In-depth training provided with career development opportunities
- Active sports and social
- A positive and friendly working environment in a state of the art facility!
Key Responsibilities
- Execute all operations activities in a safe manner and in strict accordance to SOPs, cGMP regulations and site Quality standards. Demonstrate commitment to a high level of safety awareness within the packaging operations team.
- To ensure that all documentation is carried out on time, is accurate and legible and conforms to the relevant quality standards.
- Detailed batch record keeping which is accurate, complete, legible & in accordance with cGMP requirements.
- Identify issues on the line and alert the Packaging Equipment Technician.
- Lead and support the investigation and resolution of process investigations.
- Provide support to the Packaging Equipment Technician to help resolve issues on the line as required.
- Carry out transactions on ERP system as required.
- Ensure the Packaging area is Inspection Ready at all times and participate in regulatory inspections.
- Assist with writing, review and revision of packaging documentation as necessary. (E.g. batch records, standard operating procedures, etc.).
- Proactively support continuous improvement and Lean initiatives within the packaging suite.
- Build understanding and follow GMP related quality standards of relevant packaging, label authoring, printing, inspecting and logistics environments.
- Become familiar with understanding the internal and external regulatory environment pertinent to clinical trials and pharmaceutical development and support internal audits and regulatory inspections.
- Identify any opportunities for improvement of quality and service and work with the team to implement continuous improvement
Key Requirements
- Any third level qualification preferred
- Up to 2 years experience of working in a Packaging Technician role within a GMP pharmaceutical/biopharmaceutical environment.
- Understanding working in line with GMP supporting the processes and documentation
- Foundational experience of constructing clinical trial kits and maintaining blinding integrity, regulatory processes associated with conducting clinical trials preferred.
- Ability to quickly learn new processes.
- Ability to work using fully electronic media, including MS Office and ERP.
- Ability to communicate clearly, both written and verbally and to form strong working relationships with colleagues.
- Good attention to detail and time management skills.
- Ability to switch priorities at short notice is desired.
- Good team player, organised, accurate, have strong documentation skills.
- Passionate about quality and customer service.
Key Contact
Eoin Looney
086 783 9455Eoin is a Junior Recruiter for our Engineering Team at FRS Recruitment. After completing his Bachelor’s Degree in Business from the University of Limerick Eoin joined the FRS team in 2021 as a Recruitment Admistrator, supporting two Senior Consultants on the Commercial and Industrial Temp Division. This role allowed him to develop his problem-solving and technical skills.