Process Technician (11-Month Contract)

About the Opportunity

We are currently hiring Process Technicians for our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility at Pfizer, Grange Castle.

This is an excellent opportunity to begin or grow your career within the biopharmaceutical industry, with comprehensive hands-on training, structured onboarding, and ongoing support from experienced team members. You will gain valuable technical exposure in a highly regulated and innovative manufacturing environment while contributing directly to life-changing medicines.

About Pfizer Grange Castle

The Pfizer Grange Castle facility comprises of 1.1 million square feet of buildings located on a 90-acre site. Our products are produced across a range of Technologies including large scale mammalian cell culture, protein purification, vaccines conjugation, pegylation and aseptic syringe-filling technologies.

About the Role:

You will be directly involved in the manufacturing of our products, ensuring that they meet all specifications for safety, potency, and efficacy. You will work within the guidelines of cGMP to ensure conformance with all regulatory requirements and site SOPs, while assisting in the improvement of all current processes through our Continuous Improvement Program.

• Assist in maintaining a safety orientated culture, cGMP compliant work environment always.
• Perform initial troubleshooting of issues identified during routing operations.
• Assist with the investigation of operational deviations through Quality System, engaging with relevant functions as appropriate.
• Training and mentoring of colleagues.
• Provide input into the creation and maintenance of area SOPs and batch records.
• Use Lean tools as part of daily operations (e.g., Method 1, 5S) to optimise efficiency and drive culture of Continuous Improvement and Zero Defects.
• Assist in facility start up, installation and validation activities to support the introduction of new products

Training & Development

At Pfizer, we are committed to your growth and success. In this role, you will benefit from:

• Hands-on practical training in manufacturing processes and equipment
• Structured onboarding programme to support your transition into the role
• Ongoing coaching and mentoring from experienced team members
• Exposure to industry-leading technologies and best practices
• Opportunity to build a strong foundation for a long-term career in Biopharmaceutical Industry.

Shift Pattern

• This role operates on a 24/7 shift pattern and includes a shift allowance.
• Shifts on a rotating 4-cycle, 3 Cycle, 2 Cycle schedule (days and nights)

Essential Requirements

• A successful Leaving Certificate (or equivalent) is required as the minimum qualification.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Flexibility and willingness to work shift patterns.

Nice to Have

• Experience in pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical manufacturing (not essential)
• Exposure to SOPs, batch records, or manufacturing systems (e.g., DeltaV, Unicorn)
• Knowledge of Lean tools such as Standard Work, 5S, or Method 1

• Gain hands-on experience in a world-class pharmaceutical manufacturing site
• Receive full training and structured support
• Work in a collaborative, high-performing team environment
• Build valuable experience that can open doors to future opportunities

Location

• Full onsite at Pfizer Grange castle Facility

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