Process Services Laboratory Technician

Process Services Laboratory Technician

Co. Dublin, Grange Castle

Why Patients Need You

Pfizer’s purpose is to deliver breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Research and Development is at the heart of fulfilling Pfizer’s purpose as we work to translate advanced science and technologies into the therapies and vaccines that matter most to our patients.

What You Will Achieve

As a process services laboratory technician, you will be a key contributor to our development operations and you’ll find that everything we do, every day, is in line with an unwavering commitment to quality. Your output will facilitate the development of new and improved processes used in the research and development of our drugs.

How You Will Achieve It

A science and laboratory-based position. Candidate’s responsibilities will include:

·         Preparation of cell culture media, solutions and buffers within the Preparation Laboratory.

·         Analyses and verification of key process measures, laboratory equipment operation (balances, mixers) and records keeping (formulation/batch records).

·         Turnaround (cleaning, prep/sterilization) and supply of glassware and other equipment.

·         Calibration of equipment such as analytical balances, pipettes etc.

·         Maintaining stock levels of laboratory consumables and equipment for the group.

·         Preparation of written procedures for activities carried out within the functional Laboratory.

·         Participation on technical development projects with cell culture and purification scientists as required to support developmental and commercial operation.

·         Participation with members of MSAT in ensuring that the Pilot Lab & laboratories remain in conformance with Health & Safety and Environmental regulations for such a facility.

·         Participation with members of the MSAT team in ensuring that all staff works safely within the building.

·         Media and buffer optimization project support to enable transfer of candidate processes.

·         Execution of filtration sizing studies to enable appropriate scaling of filter technologies for media and solution preparations.

Skills and Qualifications

·         Leaving Certificate or equivalent international qualification

·         0-3+ years of relevant experience in the biopharmaceutical / manufacturing industry or 0-3+ years of relevant experience as a laboratory technician

·         Ability to troubleshoot technical issues

·         Work independently with strong organisational skills and a keen eye for detail

·         Excellent communication skills

·         Strong computer skills