Job Description

Start Your Biopharma Career in Modern Manufacturing

Production Operator

This is an excellent opportunity to start or develop your career within a state-of-the-art biotech manufacturing facility in Dunboyne, Co. Meath, supporting the manufacture of biologic drug substances within a modern single-use production environment.

You'll work as part of a dedicated manufacturing team, gaining hands-on experience across inoculation, cell culture, filtration and purification, while working to high standards of GMP, Safety, Quality and Compliance.

Whether you're a recent graduate or early-career candidate with a qualification in manufacturing or a similar field, this role offers the opportunity to build valuable experience in biopharma manufacturing, single-use technology and paperless production systems.

What you'll be working on

• Execute commercial manufacturing processes in line with SOPs and work instructions.
• Support manufacturing activities across inoculation, cell culture, filtration and purification.
• Set up single-use equipment between production runs.
• Execute automated manufacturing recipes using paperless technology.
• Complete manufacturing documentation in accordance with GMP requirements.
• Support site KPIs and Right First Time principles.
• Participate in team meetings and handovers, raising concerns or issues promptly.
• Work collaboratively with maintenance, engineering, quality and manufacturing teams.
• Identify and contribute to process, safety and environmental improvements.
• Maintain knowledge of manufacturing processes and equipment through ongoing training.
• Support the development of SOPs and Work Instructions where required.
• Escalate issues appropriately and contribute to a strong culture of Safety, Quality and Compliance.

What will make you stand out

You'll ideally bring:

• A certificate or qualification in manufacturing or a similar field.
• A willingness to learn and develop technical manufacturing knowledge.
• Previous biopharma experience is advantageous, but not essential.
• The ability to follow detailed procedures and work instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to Right First Time.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• The ability to work towards KPIs and contribute to continuous improvement.
• A strong focus on Safety, Quality and Compliance.

Graduates are welcome to apply.

Why consider this opportunity?

This role offers a strong entry point into biopharma manufacturing, with exposure to:

• Biologic drug-substance manufacturing
• Single-use manufacturing technology
• Paperless manufacturing systems
• GMP and EHS requirements
• Right First Time principles
• Continuous improvement

Ready to take your first step into biopharma?

Send your CV to danielle.johnson@nextgeneration.ie or get in touch to discuss the opportunity confidentially.

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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