About Us
SK pharmteco is a global CDMO with facilities in Korea, the US, France, and Ireland. Part of SK Inc. ($99B revenue in 2023), our mission is to produce and deliver life-changing therapies that improve patient outcomes and save lives.
The Swords site has over 60 years of experience in developing, scaling, and manufacturing APIs and intermediates, delivering some of the world’s most important medicines.
👉 Learn more: www.skpharmteco.com
The Opportunity
We are seeking an Industrial Hygienist to join the SHE (Safety, Health & Environment) team in Swords. Reporting to the SHE Director, this role provides expert support across operations and departments.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead exposure monitoring & containment programmes, conduct sampling, reports, and validations.
- Support New Product Introduction (NPI) with risk assessments and banding.
- Ensure chemical compliance (CLP & REACH) through audits, labelling checks, and awareness.
- Manage ergonomics programmes, manual handling, and DSE assessments.
- Advise on projects, equipment, and facility compliance.
- Oversee safety programmes: hazardous substances, transport of dangerous goods, respiratory/hearing, asbestos, legionella, laser/radiation, and occupational health.
- Deliver training & awareness on SHE/IH programmes.
- Act as SME and contact point for incidents, audits, and compliance reviews.
Qualifications & Experience
Minimum:
- BSc in a scientific discipline.
- Qualification (or working towards) in Industrial/Occupational Hygiene.
- Proven IH/occupational hygiene exposure assessments experience.
- Pharmaceutical manufacturing background.
- Handling/containment of APIs & HPAPIs.
- IH sampling plan development & field sampling.
Desirable:
- Occupational Toxicology training.
- Ergonomic & DSE assessments.
- Regulatory audit/authority experience.
- Plant/equipment qualification.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary & annual bonus.
- Pension & private healthcare.
- Education support.
- Career growth in a global organisation.