Description
**Manufacturing Process Technician** **– Packaging**
**Amgen Dun Laoghaire**
**Live**
**What you will do**
Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. As part of Amgen’s Operations Organization, our Manufacturing Function continuously strives to be a differentiated leader in the manufacture of complex, high-quality therapeutics for our patients.
As a Manufacturing Process Technician, you will report into the Shift Manager. In this role, you will have responsibility for activities relating to the manufacture of sterile parenteral drugs.
The Amgen Manufacturing Site is a fast-paced and evolving environment, focused on continuous improvement of work processes and practices. Flexibility is key. You may be asked to carry out additional work functions, associated with the role, as designated by management, at times.
The successful candidate will be required to work a shift pattern.
**Key Responsibilities**
+ Set up of manufacturing equipment, processing of parts and components for manufacturing, performing transactions in electronic systems such as EBR, LIMS, etc. and cleaning and sanitization of production areas.
+ Performdutieswith due care andin accordance withGood Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Safety Regulationsand Amgen requirements.
+ Problem solving and troubleshooting, including initiation and documentationof investigations.
+ Performance of self-inspection during Quality & Safety Audits.
+ SupportCorporate, FDA, IMB Auditors and other regulatory bodies during company audits.
+ Participate in the learning and development programvia the Maximizing Amgen Performance (MAP) process.
+ Support cross functional trainingacrossteammembers.
+ Ownership for the use, review, revision and upgrade of operational documentation and peer review of operations.
+ Play a key role in the development of manufacturing systems
+ Proactivelyidentifyoperational improvementand continuous improvementopportunitiesand / orprocess related issues including escalation & follow up for effective resolution and implementation.
+ Champion safe working practices and safety initiatives.
+ Sampling,testingand inspections asrequired.
**Win**
**What we expect of you**
The successful candidate for this role will bring the following education, skills and experience
+ Pass Leaving Certificate standard or equivalent-required
+ A third level qualification in a relevant subject area- preferred
+ Minimum 12 months experience of operationswithina sterile pharmaceutical manufacturing or similar environmentORMinimum 2yearsof experience in a GMPand / orequivalentregulated environment.
+ Demonstrated knowledge of GMP principlesandaseptic knowledgewithin GMP areas.Aspecticexperience preferred.
+ Drug productmanufacturing experience.
+ Experience working with equipmentutilizedin the manufacture of parenteral products such as autoclaves, fillinglinesand formulation vessels.
+ Demonstrated understanding and use of Right First Time (RFT) techniques and lean manufacturing concepts.
+ Demonstratedmechanical aptitude
+ Excellent problem-solvingand communicationskills
+ Experience working in Grade A/B area in Graded Aseptic Areas.
+ Proactive and results-focused withexcellentorganizational skills.
+ Team player with a demonstrated ability towork effectively with colleagues and peers in a cross functional environment
+ Provenability to deliver to personal,teamand siteobjectives.
+ Fluent written and spoken Englishrequired
**Thrive**
**What you can expect of us**
In addition to a competitive salary structure, Amgen offers a generous Total Rewards Plan for staff and eligible dependents. Comprehensive employee benefits package, including retirement and savings plan with generous company contributions, group medical, life and disability insurance. Discretionary annual bonus program. Exceptional learning, development and career advancement opportunities, empowering employees to grow and build long-term careers. At Amgen, we are committed to nurturing talent and providing meaningful pathways for professional development.
_Amgen is an equal opportunities employer_
