Supply Chain Operations Biotechnician
Location Cork, Ireland Workstyle Onsite Only ApplyWho We Are
BioMarin is a global biotechnology company that relentlessly pursues bold science to translate genetic discoveries into new medicines that advance the future of human health.
Since our founding in 1997, we have applied our scientific expertise in understanding the underlying causes of genetic conditions to create transformative medicines, using a number of treatment modalities.
Using our unparalleled expertise in genetics and molecular biology, we develop medicines for patients with significant unmet medical need. We enlist the best of the best – people with the right technical expertise and a relentless drive to solve real problems – and create an environment that empowers our teams to pursue bold, innovative science. With this distinctive approach to drug discovery, we’ve produced a diverse pipeline of commercial, clinical and preclinical candidates that have well-understood biology and provide an opportunity to be first-to-market or offer a substantial benefit over existing therapeutic options.
About Technical Operations
BioMarin’s Technical Operations group is responsible for creating our drugs for use in clinical trials and for scaling production of those drugs for the commercial market. These engineers, technicians, scientists and support staff build and maintain BioMarin’s cutting-edge manufacturing processes and sites, provide quality assurance and quality control to ensure we meet regulatory standards, and procure the needed goods and services to support manufacturing and coordinating the worldwide movement of our drugs to patients.
Supply Chain Operations Biotechnician - Ringaskiddy, Cork
12 Month Contract
2 Shift Cycle - Monday to Friday 06.30- 14.30 and 14.30- 22.30 Alternate Weeks
Closing date: Thursday 26th June
Reporting to the Supply Chain Operations Manager and Supply Chain Operations Lead, the primary role of the Biotechnician will be the day-to-day operation of the warehouse, receiving, shipping, weigh and dispense operations and ensuring all functional areas on site are replenished and supported.
This role requires flexibility with regards to work schedules and shift work to support business needs and ability to work at heights.
This role will operate within a team environment with an emphasis on safety and quality.
The Biotechnician team is committed to continuous improvement, teamwork, personal development and the delivery of best-in-class service in support of Drug Substance manufacturing, Packaging and Fill Finish operations at the Shanbally facility.
The role requires customer and patient focus, high adaptability and a proactive collaborative approach to problem solving. The Biotechnician is required to be able to work in an extremely fast paced dynamic environment while ensuring the highest standards of work are maintained BioMarin’s Technical Operations group is responsible for creating our drugs for use in clinical trials and for scaling production of those drugs for the commercial market.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Demonstrate an active approach to safety, industrial hygiene, environmental, cold chain management and GMP/GDP compliance.
- Warehouse activities including receiving, 3PL Management, min max picking, move orders, cycle counting, put away of materials, consolidation and general inventory management for;
- Drug Substance Manufacturing Operations
- Packaging Operations
- Fill Finish Operations
- Supporting shipping including prepping of materials for shipment, pallet wrap and strap, paperwork review and sign off, working with the shipping specialist to ensure schedules are met.
- Sampling of all raw materials.
- Weigh and dispense of all raw material kits.
- Adherence to all departmental, site and company SOP’s.
- Alarm trending and monitoring (Delta V & PI Vision).
- Responding to equipment alarms and temperature excursions.
- Flexibility and commitment to respond to emergency temperature alarms.
- Use, maintenance and scheduled defrosting of product freezers.
- Efficient management of all inventory between 3PL’s and site.
- Key user of SAP ERP system, specifically materials management modules.
- Ensure all requests from site are completed on time.
- Participate in regular inventory, regulatory and internal audits.
- Create, review and update standard operating procedures where necessary.
- Record quality records on the internal quality system.
- Attend and participate in cross functional meetings.
- Ensure highest level of service to all warehouse internal and external customers ensuring SLA’s are met with a professional and courteous manner.
- Successfully collaborate cross functionally with quality operations, facility services, manufacturing, supply chain, packaging and fill finish to ensure efficient materials operations
- Other duties as assigned
Education and Experience
- Minimum of 2 years experience in a similar role in Pharma, Biotech or Medical Device Sector.
- GDP and GMP experience highly desirable
- Demonstrated experience of operating in a fast paced team environment is required.
- Must be conscientious and proactive with a strong focus and commitment to Quality, Safety and Compliance.
- Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills are highly valued.
Note: This description is not intended to be all-inclusive, or a limitation of the duties of the position. It is intended to describe the general nature of the job that may include other duties as assumed or assigned.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.