Job Title: Manufacturing Process Technician
The Manufacturing Process Technician at Amgen plays a crucial role in the operation and maintenance of manufacturing equipment. This individual is responsible for monitoring and adjusting manufacturing processes, troubleshooting any issues, and ensuring the quality of final products.
Key Responsibilities:
* Reporting to the Shift Manager and responsible for one or more roles relating to the manufacture and inspection of sterile parenteral drugs.
* Operation and setup of manufacturing equipment, processing of parts and components for manufacturing, performing transactions in electronic systems such as EBR, LIMS, SAP, and cleaning and sanitization of production areas.
* Collaborating with colleagues on continuous improvement initiatives and proactive identification of operational improvement opportunities or process-related issues.
* Ensuring safe working practices and championing safety initiatives within their functional area.
* Carrying out sampling, testing, and inspections as required, as well as calibration and maintenance of test equipment.
* Contributing to company audits and regulatory compliance.
Requirements:
* Education: Leaving Certificate standard or equivalent (minimum five passes including English and Mathematics required).
* Third-level qualification in a relevant discipline an advantage.
* Relevant experience in manufacturing function in sterile pharmaceutical manufacturing or similar environment.
* Results-oriented person with excellent organization, communication, and team development skills.
* Demonstrated ability to deliver to team, site, and personal objectives.
* Understanding and use of RFT techniques and lean manufacturing concepts.
Preferred Skills:
* Experience working with equipment utilized in the manufacture of parenteral products such as Automated Visual Inspection, filling lines, formulation vessels.
* Good mechanical aptitude.
* Excellent problem-solving skills.