Job Description

Build Your Career in Biologics Manufacturing

Production Operator II 

Join a large-scale commercial biologics manufacturing site where your hands-on skills will support cell culture, purification, and downstream processing in a GMP-regulated environment.

We're looking for a detail-oriented, safety-focused operator who can work confidently in a structured shift-based manufacturing team and help deliver right-first-time, patient-focused production.

What you'll achieve (and why it matters)

• Execute biologics drug substance manufacturing processes to GMP standard.
• Operate, monitor, and maintain automated manufacturing equipment and production systems.
• Follow paperless batch recipes through electronic manufacturing systems.
• Perform upstream processing, including inoculation and cell culture activities.
• Support downstream operations including filtration and purification.
• Carry out cleaning, preparation, validation, and in-process testing.
• Ensure all production activities meet GMP and EHS standards.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and escalate process deviations or equipment issues.
• Work to SOPs, batch records, and established work instructions.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives.

Your edge (desired, not required)

• Level 6 qualification (minimum) in Science, Biotechnology, Engineering, or a related field.
• 0–3 years' experience in pharmaceutical or biotech manufacturing (or equivalent).
• Exposure to GMP-regulated environments is an advantage.
• Understanding of biologics manufacturing processes is an advantage.
• Experience in cell culture, drug substance, or bioprocessing.
• Familiarity with automated or paperless manufacturing systems.
• Strong problem-solving ability under pressure.
• Comfortable working a 4-cycle rotating shift pattern (2 days, 2 nights, 4 off).
• Ability to work fully onsite in Swords, Co. Dublin.

Why this role matters

You'll play a direct role in getting a commercial-scale biologics product safely and compliantly through production — from cell culture to purification. It's a genuine entry point into large-scale biologics manufacturing, with a strong shift allowance and extended time off built into the rotation, and a clear route to build long-term technical experience in a highly regulated industry.

The next step for you

If this opportunity is of interest, please send your CV to chantel.maluleka@nextgeneration.ie or reach out to discuss the role further.

All applications are treated in the strictest confidence.

Next Generation Recruitment specialises in Supply Chain, Procurement, Engineering, Quality, Technical, Scientific, Manufacturing, and Operations recruitment across permanent, contract, and temporary positions.

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