Operations Technician

Job Description

Company Information

You Matter to Cambrex.

Cambrex is a leading global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) that provides drug substance, drug product, and analytical services across the entire drug lifecycle. With more than 40 years of experience and a growing team of over 2,000 professionals servicing global clients, Cambrex is a trusted partner in branded and generic markets for API and dosage form development and manufacturing.

Your Work Matters.

At Cambrex, we strive to build a culture where all colleagues have the opportunity to:

engage in work that matters to our customers and the patients they serve learn new skills and enjoy new experiences in an engaging and safe environment strengthen connections with coworkers and the community

We’re committed to attracting and nurturing a passionate team of valued professionals in our fast-paced and growing company. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes healthcare, life insurance, planning for retirement, and more

Your Future Matters.

Job Overview

Our purpose-built facilities in Waterford and Belgium, offer walk-in rooms and reach-in cabinets for sample storage at specific temperature and humidity conditions ranging from ultra-low freezers at -80°C to storage over 50°C.

This Operations Technician position in Waterford offers the opportunity to build your experience across operations, maintenance and quality. Working as part of a busy Operations team, you will report to the Stability Lead while performing sample management activities.

Responsibilities

Operations

Receive and check customer deliveries to Q1 Scientific, highlighting any anomalies and ensuring secure, correct and timely storage of such deliveries in line with customer requirements, regulatory and quality guidelines Take responsibility for retrieval, packing and delivery of samples back to customers Perform daily checks on stability cabinets/room conditions Complete equipment calibrations, temperature and humidity mapping (training will be provided) Ensure the facility is kept clean and equipment and maintenance schedules are maintained as specified by QMS Liaise with external consultants and contractors Provide general admin support and any other duties as may be required

Driving

Collecting, loading, delivery and return of samples to customer sites throughout Ireland Co-ordinating with the Operations team to ensure delivery deadlines are adhered to Ensuring paperwork is correct for each delivery Driving company vehicle in a courteous and safe manner with regard to other road users and in accordance with road legislation, company policies and procedures

Quality

Ensure that all activities meet the quality standards specified by the Q1 Scientific QMS and in accordance with cGMP standards Review completed documents for compliance to specification and to ensure all entries are complete Produce and manage quality reports around deviations
Qualifications/Skills

The ideal candidate will have 2 + years’ work experience in a temperature-controlled storage environment (retail or warehouse), regulated manufacturing or pharmacy environment with:

Experience working to standard operating procedures in a regulated environment (this is desirable and not essential) Previous experience in picking and packing materials Experience using an inventory management system The ability to complete quality documentation/reports A full clean driving licence

You must have a good attention to detail with:

Advanced level Microsoft Word and Excel skills with the ability to produce graphs and reports A good work ethic and be willing to work as part of a team or on your own initiative A positive attitude to work and a willingness to take ownership of projects

Hours of work

This is a full-time, permanent position Hours are am to 5 pm Monday – Friday, with some requirement to work outside of these hours.
Education, Experience & Licensing Requirements

The ideal candidate will have 2 + years’ work experience in a temperature-controlled storage environment (retail or warehouse), regulated manufacturing or pharmacy environment 

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear and smell. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, The employee must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required.

Environment and Protective Equipment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations maybe made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually very quiet.

All requirements are subject to possible modifications to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Cambrex Corporation is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), ancestry, national origin, place of birth, age, marital status, disability/handicap, genetic information, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by federal, state, and/or local law.

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