Technical Operations Engineer

Johnson & Johnson Worksense (via Randstad Sourceright) is responsible for finding, engaging and contracting talent for the Johnson & Johnson contingent workforce.

We are currently recruiting a Technical Operations Engineer to join our contingent workforce on a growing team in Janssen Pharmaceuticals in Cork for an initial 12 months month contract. 

About Janssen Pharmaceuticals:

Janssen Sciences Ireland UC, (previously Janssen Biologics), is part of the Johnson & Johnson family of companies, the world’s most comprehensive and broadly-based manufacturer of healthcare products and related services.  Our site in Ringaskiddy was established in 2005 on a 100-acre site with an investment of €500 million. We manufacture a range of biopharmaceutical products indicated for the treatment of conditions that include rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis and cancer.  

We are expanding our site to allow us to meet the critical needs of patients around the world.  The expansion plans involve an investment of more than €300 million that will increase the existing manufacturing space by an additional 19,100m2, provide employment for up to 450 people during construction and an extra 200 people once completed.

About the role: 

The Technical Operations Engineer is a member of the Technical Operations (TO) Team and a key contributor to process improvement initiatives. In addition, they should have a keen aptitude for implementing and maintaining standards and driving efficiency within the business while supporting introduction and validation of new and existing products. The Technical Operations Engineer provides technical support for processes by providing facilitation / technical expertise.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage / execute the validation and cleaning program for new and existing products
• Issue / review validation plan, protocols and reports
• Be the site TO representative in Cluster/NPI project teams as process / validation SME
• Strong analytical and Problem Solving skills
• Lead complex investigations on the site by providing technical expertise
• Provides process / technology input to SOP’s, Master Batch Records and change controls
• Partner with Engineering & Maintenance and contribute to equipment changes / introduction projects on the site
• Lead / support process improvement projects, including new technology / analytics introduction (e.g. MVA, PAT)
• Contribute to Standardization initiatives for Technical Operations
• Technical support / direct participation in partnership with Quality / Operations on any regulatory audits and inspection requirements.
• Conduct and/or participate in problem solving efforts by analysis and correction of both process and equipment problems to maintain or improve existing site operations.
• Represent Technical Operations in engineering projects and coordinate small engineering projects.
• Support the introduction of new processes by coordinating and executing the preparation activities.
• Assist in process and equipment design to support new products and the legacy product portfolio.
• Execute cost reduction and efficiency improvement projects using Process or Design Excellence techniques. Utilizes appropriate risk management tools such as FMEA, HAZOP, LOPA and business risk evaluations.
• Conduct training for operations and maintenance personnel.
• Maintain knowledge of cGMPs, process safety practices and environmental standards.

Candidate Requirements:

• A minimum of a Bachelor's degree Chemistry, Biochemistry or related Scientific discipline.
• At least 5 years of experience in a similar role. 
• Excellent social and communication skills
• Self-driven and keeps up to date with regulatory, technical developments within the industry.
• Acute attention to detail
• Focus on patients and customers at all times.
• Project management, organizing, planning and coordination skills is preferred.
• Ability to seek innovation and change to ensure competitiveness is preferred.
• Affinity with data analytics tools is preferred.

If you meet our requirements and are interested in hearing more about our Technical Operations Engineer role, please do not hesitate to apply through the provided link today and a member of our recruitment team will be in touch!