Manufacturing Technician (RTW – Reignite program)

Role: Manufacturing Technician (RTW – Reignite program)

Location: Ringaskiddy, Cork

Contract: 23 month FTC

Shift: Days, 2 Cycle and 4 Cycle

Reports to: Operations Team Lead

Closing Date: 17th March 2023

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:

For more than 130 years, diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) have been part of our cultural fabric at Johnson & Johnson and woven into how we do business every day. Our commitment to respect the dignity and diversity of all is embedded in our Credo.

We know that the success of our business depends on having the best talent in a workforce that reflects the diverse markets we serve around the world and an inclusive culture that values different perspectives and life experiences.

That is why we in Ireland are working to create an inclusive environment where diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences are valued and each one of our people feels that they belong and can reach their potential. No matter who they are. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Johnson & Johnson means “You Belong”.

About Re- Ignite:

The Re‐Ignite Program is designed to increase the pipeline of STEM2D (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, Manufacturing and Design) talent who are returning from a two or more‐year career break.

This program provides the opportunity for professionals to get back into the workforce at a later life stage and offers a powerful return‐to‐work strategy for these individuals.

If you are ready to re‐launch your career and are looking to grow and stretch with new opportunities, the Johnson & Johnson Re‐Ignite Program is for you!

Description

Janssen Sciences Ireland UC established its operation in Ringaskiddy in 2005 on a 100 acre site with an investment of €500 million. For more than 25 years we have been a global leader in the field of biomedicines, in particular pioneering monoclonal antibody technology a cutting‐edge approach to producing medicines that launched a new generation of products to treat immune related diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and plaque psoriasis. The facility in Ringaskiddy is operational producing biomedicines for both the treatment of immune related diseases and new and innovative cancer treatments.

Job Purpose

A Manufacturing Technician supports manufacture of quality biomedicines in accordance with cGMP and EHS requirements. Reporting to the Operations Team Leader, this position is responsible for day‐to‐day activities within the Operations department. These activities include (but are not confined to):

As a Manufacturing Technician, your typical day may include:

General Activities

• Working assigned shift patterns to meet business needs and Operations schedule.
• Use of DCS (e.g Delta V), MES and PLC control systems to complete processing steps.
• Assembly and Disassembly of processing equipment.
• Integrity testing of process filters.
• Sampling of product streams, clean utilities and performance of environmental monitoring (routine and batch specific) according to site procedures.
• CIP/SIP of processing equipment.
• Cleaning and sanitization of Operations facility.
• First line maintenance and calibration of equipment.
• Support of Commissioning and Qualification activities.

There are 3 specific areas during the manufacturing process and each area has individual

Responsibilities and requirements outlined below:

Cell Culture Activities

• Media Preparation, filtration and storage.
• Assembly and disassembly of the Bioreactor vessels.
• Assembly and disassembly of cell culture recovery equipment (ATF/Biomass systems).
• Employ strict aseptic technique to all cell culture activities.
• Monitor and control, media harvest hold area.
• Continuous monitoring of cell culture process.

Purification Activities

• Chromatography processing of biopharmaceutical product using Unicorn control system.
• Filtration, Ultrafiltration and Virus filtration of purified product.
• Final filtration, filling and finishing of purified product.

Bioprocess Supply Activities

• Assembly and disassembly of Operations equipment for cleaning and sterilization.
• Operation of washers and autoclaves to clean and sterilize equipment.
• Operation of COP and SOP booths.
• Buffer and media preparation.

What we’re about:

We are passionate about our work and play vital roles across a range of professional disciplines, and care deeply about our customers and communities. At Johnson & Johnson our culture enables dynamic and impactful careers. We share a kind of DNA where we’re each:

• Passionate about doing what’s right and work on own initiative.
• Be familiar with daily activities in all areas of Manufacturing.
• Facilitate an environment of continuous improvement, open communication, collaboration and teamwork to ensure that work targets for shift are met.
• Lead investigations in work area as necessary and work as a strategic partner with cross‐functional teams as necessary to support site goals.
• Support training of other Operations colleagues and new team members.
• Develop an environment of knowledge sharing across the team and continuous improvement procedures.
• Demonstrate values and behaviours consistent Johnson & Johnson Credo and value of integrity.
• Deputize for Operations Team Leader as necessary.

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