Manufacturing Process Technician – Amgen

A Manufacturing Process Technician vacancy has officially opened at Amgen’s premier manufacturing site in Dun Laoghaire, Dublin. This is a brilliant opportunity for a dedicated operations professional to join a world-class biotechnology organization that focuses on producing life-saving therapeutics. If you have been searching across our job board for rewarding pharmaceutical jobs, this on-site shift role could be the perfect milestone for your career.

Role Overview

As a Manufacturing Process Technician at Amgen, you will report directly to the Shift Manager. You will take full ownership of activities connected to the manufacture of sterile parenteral drug products. Since the Dublin facility operates in a highly evolving, fast-paced setting, flexibility and an eagerness to champion continuous improvement initiatives are essential.

Key Responsibilities

1. Setting up specialized manufacturing equipment and processing vital components for drug production.

2. Executing technical transactions accurately within electronic systems, including Electronic Batch Records (EBR) and Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS).

3. Cleaning and sanitizing designated production zones in full compliance with safety protocols.

4. Maintaining precise adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and corporate safety requirements.

5. Leading troubleshooting efforts, conducting problem-solving exercises, and documenting required deviations or investigations.

6. Participating in Quality & Safety Audits and supporting regulatory inspections from international bodies like the FDA or Ireland’s Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA).

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Candidate Requirements

1. Education: A pass in the Leaving Certificate standard (or international equivalent) is mandatory. A third-level qualification in a science, engineering, or relevant subject area is highly preferred.

2. Experience: Minimum of 12 months of hands-on operations experience within a sterile pharmaceutical manufacturing setup OR at least 2 years of experience within a heavily regulated GMP environment.

3. Technical Knowledge: Strong working knowledge of aseptic processes and GMP principles. Graded Aseptic Area experience (Grade A/B) is a massive advantage.

4. Equipment Proficiency: Past exposure to key parenteral manufacturing equipment, such as formulation vessels, autoclaves, and filling lines.

5. Skills: Excellent mechanical aptitude, proactive organization, fluent English (written and spoken), and the ability to operate seamlessly within cross-functional teams.