Technical Specialist

Job Description

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an Operations Technical Specialist – Vaccines IPT. The Operations Technical Specialist will provide process technical support to the Vaccines IPT team and the role will be reporting to the Vaccines IPT Operations Manager.

This is an onsite shift position.

Bring energy, knowledge, innovation to carry out the following:

• Support the process including trouble shooting and leading SPS for issues that occur on the shop floor.
• Managing EHS and Quality investigations and overseeing batch record reviews.
• Provide technical support to Operation functions and changes.
• Lead cross-functional problem-solving teams for troubleshooting and investigations within Vaccines IPT.
• Technical Report and investigation writing.
• Be responsible for the completion of continuous improvement projects to support manufacturing operations through the development of validation schedules, master plans and validation protocols.
• Apply Lean Six Sigma and Lean methodologies.
• Represent the department on cross-functional project teams.
• Adherence to highest standards for Compliance (Quality and Safety).
• Ensure compliance with site EHS policy, cGMP and other business regulations and lead/co-ordinate Technical IPT input to risk assessments, audits, regulatory inspections and incident investigations.
• Ensure the highest Quality, Compliance and Safety standards by participating and complying with our Manufacturing Division Quality Management System (QMS) requirements, including ownership, as relevant.

What skills you will need:

In order to excel in this role, you will more than likely have:

• 1-3 years’ experience as an operation role in a pharmaceutical or a highly regulated environment.
• B.Sc. Degree or other qualification in Biochemistry, Microbiology, Chemistry, Engineering or a related field.
• A working knowledge of the GxP systems associated with this role would be advantageous. These include, but are not limited to: GLIMS, eVAL, Delta V.

As a company, we are committed to 'Inventing for Life' in all that we do. We keep the patient at the very heart of all that we do and strive to find solutions and treatments for some of the world's most challenging healthcare needs.

As an equal opportunity employer, we are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. Please don't hesitate to contact the Talent Acquisition Advisor assigned to this role should you need any support during our recruitment process.

So, if you are ready to:

Invent solutions to meet unmet healthcare needs, please apply today.

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Job Posting End Date: 06/26/2024

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Requisition ID: R298852