Senior Biologics Technician

Team Horizon is seeking an experienced Senior Biologics Technician to join our clients’ site in Sligo. The Senior Biologic’s Technician will work as a team member to support biologics operations in pharma operations in line with all safety, regulatory and organizational requirements.

Why you should apply:

• This is an excellent opportunity to join a world class manufacturing operation, with an outstanding track record of reliably delivering high-quality medicines to patients around the world suffering serious illnesses.


• There is a strong culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the company to strive for solutions that improve health outcomes and dramatically improve people’s lives.


• Our client is developing the capability to produce all its medicines, helping to ensure continuity of supply of our medicines as they expand internationally.

What you will be doing:

• Provide support on change controls, investigations, tasks and CAPAs for the Biologics Operations Department.


• To support the Operations Lead in line with safety, regulatory and organisational requirements when delegated responsibility.


• Co-ordination between shift teams to ensure excellence in GMP/ safety and manufacturing activities


• Point of Contact for Manufacturing issues which arise and if escalation to Supervisor is required.


• Promote compliance with Aseptic Practices and cGMP


• Documentation of all activities in line with cGMP requirements.


• Efficiently operate all biologics processes minimizing material loss.


• Operate Fill Line, Autoclave, Equipment Washer, Headspace Analyzer, Filtration Systems, Equipment Cleaning and Sterilization,


• Equipment Pressure Tests, Equipment/Filters Integrity Tests, Water Baths, Isolators and Lyophiliser, as applicable.


• Perform Operations Batch Review, final product visual inspection, as required product intermediary packaging, as required.


• Assemble and inspect equipment in the manufacturing area to confirm its operational status.


• Material receipt from warehouse, verifying all pertinent documentation & completion of all relevant transactions on SAP/POMS


• Diagnose and resolve events or exceptions of production equipment and processes.

What you need to apply:

• Irish Leaving Certificate or equivalent. Certificate/Degree in relevant Science/ Engineering /Manufacturing discipline is desirable.


• Minimum of 3 years in Batch processing operations in an FDA/ HPRA regulated industry is essential.


• Possessing minimum of 3 years’ experience using aseptic techniques and sterile fill experience is essential.


• 3 years plus of Knowledge of cGMP and regulatory requirements relating to the pharma/biologics industry.


• Experience of operating in a highly automated environment and safe handling of dangerous chemicals is highly desirable.


• Good I.T. skills are required.


• Strong communication skills both verbal and written are required for the execution of this role.


• Demonstrates the highest levels of integrity and a strong work ethic at all times.