Chemical Process Operator
SK biotek Ireland, an SK pharmteco company, is a global Contract Development and Manufacturing organisation (CDMO) with state-of-the-art facilities in Korea, US, France and Ireland.
We are part of the wider SK Inc. with revenues of $88 billion.
Our mission is to 'make what matters for a healthy, happier world', from grams to tonnes.
The Swords Campus has led the way in the development, scale-up and commercial manufacture of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs), Highly Potent Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients and Chemical Intermediates for almost 60 years.
With a talented workforce, exceptional technical capabilities, and facilities we have made some of the world's most important medicines and continue to do so.
Current Need:
CPL in partnership with SK biotek Ireland are looking for a Chemical Process Operator on a 12 month contract.
The Chemical Process Operator is responsible for all tasks associated with the manufacture of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) and the operation of an API plant.
This is a shift role working on a four-shift cycle supporting a 24/7/ world-class manufacturing organisation.
Position Description:
* Handling of chemicals to manufacture chemical intermediates and active pharmaceutical ingredients.
* The preparation and monitoring of equipment used for batch manufacturing and cleaning.
* Support Operational Excellence and other departmental projects as appropriate.
* Ensuring the plant is in an audit ready state and that plant operations are executed in a safe manner and to expected cGMP standards.
* Participate on site emergency response team (if required).
* The use of business systems for carrying out real time data entry and transactions for operations within the shift, e.g. SAP, IT & Delta V systems.
* Play a key role in meeting plant key performance indicators such as throughput, yield, safety, quality and changeover targets.
Minimum Requirements:
* Have a relevant qualification in Chemistry/Chemical Engineering/ other science discipline or previous experience (4 + years) working within the pharmaceutical industry. API/small molecule experience a distinct advantage.
* Possess good interpersonal and communication skills, with a proven ability to troubleshoot and problem solve.
* Have strong collaborative skills with an ability to work effectively in a team environment or on one's own initiative without close supervision.