Production Operator

States considered:

Internal Candidate Identified

Role Description

Role Purpose

The role of this key team member within the Manufacturing Department will include responsibility

for the manufacture and validation of processes for recombinant antibodies for veterinary use. This

will include working with teams, both in Zoetis Tullamore and externally with Contract

Manufacturing Organisations for some of the process development activity, and for technical

transfer of the process into the Zoetis facility in Tullamore.

Reporting Structure

Reporting to the Manufacturing Manager

Duties & Responsibilities

Job-Specific Duties may include but are not limited to:

Documentation:

• P.O. generation and ordering for manufacturing to support production batches

• Assist with writing SOPs and Forms.

• Record data and log activities according to cGMP standards.

Production Activities:

• Calibration, set-up and use of production equipment including - autoclave, balances, pH and

conductivity meters, osmometers, Blood Gas Analyzers and peristaltic pumps.

• Prepare solutions, including buffers, reagents, and cell culture media and related tasks

including but not limited to pH titration, osmolality adjustment, sterile filtration techniques,

and sampling.

• Prepare and operate equipment according to written procedures (SOPs)

• Assist with setting up the GMP areas for batch production including received materials, stock

counts and performing cleaning tasks.

• Sanitization of the WFI loop

• Perform routine WFI sampling for Production.

• Log production samples to QC.

• May include cross training in additional functional areas such as inventory management

services.

Accountability:

• Perform all duties with a high level of honesty and integrity and adhere to all site safety,

environmental and quality policies of Zoetis

• Based on business needs, weekend work may be required.

POSITION SPECIFICATION

Qualifications, Experience, Skills, Knowledge and Attributes

• Leaving Cert or Equivalent.

• Applicants with Higher Certificates (NFQ Level 6) or Ordinary Bachelor’s degrees (NFQ Level

7) in science-related field would be advantageous.

• GMP experience would be a distinct advantage.

• Basic use of MS office.

• All applicants must have competence in spoken and written English.

Legal statement as below

This job advert indicates the general nature and level of work expected.  It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities or responsibilities required of the incumbent.  Incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required.  Additional position specific requirements/responsibilities are contained in approved training curricula. 

Visa status re must be eligible to work and live in Ireland as below

Colleague must be legally eligible to live and work in Ireland.

Summary of our Benefits

In addition, to being part the world leading animal health company focused on the needs of those who raise and care for animals we offer a range of benefits such as competitive salary, bonus, 25.5 days holiday per annum plus public holidays,  a defined contributory pension plan, private medical insurance for you and your family and empowered flexible working, to name a few. Please note that the benefits outlined are subject to change based on organization decision.

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