2027 Graduate Manufacturing Process Specialist

Johnson & Johnson Co.; Carrigaline; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Vacation days

Parental leave

Bereavement leave

Caregiver leave

Volunteer leave

Well-being reimbursement

Insurance plans

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson invites high-potential graduates to join the Ireland Campus in Cork as a Graduate Manufacturing Process Specialist. Reporting to Operations Manager, you will contribute to capital projects and support day-to-day troubleshooting within Operations.

The programme blends on-site experience with cross-functional exposure, with training in process improvement, QC compliance, and project management, aiming to develop future manufacturing leaders.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and due to graduate in 2027.
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Experience with SAP, LIMs or other business systems.
• 6-Sigma/Kepner-Tregoe or similar problem solving/decision making methodology training.
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Customer focus and innovative mindset.
• Mechanical/technical aptitude with strong communication.
• Attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and troubleshoot manufacturing processes and equipment issues; optimize processes.
• Report process performance using statistical process control.
• Troubleshoot DCS (e.g., Delta V) and PLC systems.
• Investigate and resolve Manufacturing Department issues.
• Lead cross-functional teams when required.
• Support commissioning and qualification activities.
• Prepare and update batch records, procedures, and work instructions.
• Provide process and equipment training within Manufacturing.
• Complete tasks to support quality biomedicines per cGMP and GDP.

Skills

6-Sigma/Kepner-Tregroe

Education

Bachelor's degree in Microbiology/Biochemistry/Pharmacy/Biotechnology/Science/Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

At Johnson & Johnson,we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build aworld where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured,where treatments are smarter and less invasive, andsolutions are personal.Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity.Learn more at jnj.com.

As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.

Job Function:

Supply Chain Manufacturing

Job Sub Function:

Manufacturing Process Improvement

Job Category:

Professional

All Job Posting Locations:

Ringaskiddy, Cork, Ireland

Job Description:

ROLE TITLE:

Graduate Manufacturing Process Specialist

START DATE:

September 2027

LOCATION:

Cork, Ireland

ABOUT THE JOHNSON & JOHNSON GRADUATE PROGRAMME:

The Graduate Programme is a collaborative programme across the Johnson & Johnson Campus Ireland Sites. It is aimed at high potential individuals who, when given the right tools, are empowered to proactively take responsibility, effect change and make a positive contribution to their teams and the business.

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO:

• Develop relevant technical skills within their area of expertise.
• Experience cross functional exposure both on site and within Campus Ireland.
• Participate in regular one to ones and feedback to support your on-going development.
• Engage in personal development and effectiveness training.
• Develop influencing & communication skills.
• Gain Project Management experience.
• Learn new and innovative technologies.
• Gain exposure to Senior Management Team.
• Participate in continuous professional development program with a recognised qualification.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Reporting to Operations Manager, this position is responsible for representing operations on capital project teams and supporting first line troubleshooting of the day-to-day activities within Operations.

ORGANISATIONAL INTERFACES:

Interface at (Team Leader, Manager and Director level) with all site departments, Operations and Maintenance.

Contact with Engineering, Quality, Logistics, OTS, Validation and Training departments.

Contact with other J&J Innovative Medicine sites. Be conscious of internal customers to Manufacturing department and be cognoscente of their requirements.

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monitoring and troubleshooting of the manufacturing process and equipment issues and process optimization.
• Monitoring and reporting of process performance using statistical process control
• Troubleshooting of DCS (e.g Delta V) and PLC control systems.
• Investigating and resolving issues raised within the Manufacturing Department.
• Participate in/ Lead Cross Functional teams when required.
• Support of Commissioning and Qualification activities.
• Preparation and updating of Batch Records, Procedures and Work Instructions.
• Provide process and equipment related training as required within the Manufacturing Department.
• Completion of assigned tasks to support manufacture of quality biomedicines in accordance with cGMP and EHS requirements.
• Completion of all documentation in compliance with site procedures and GDP.
• Lead, support and participate in commissioning and qualification activities both current and future projects (and annual re-qualification activities.
• Prioritize and schedule activities to support business needs and to meet requirements of Master Production Schedule.
• Support ongoing studies by Validation, OTS and other support functions.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Essential:

• You are currently pursuing a minimum bachelor’s level degree in either Microbiology, Biochemistry, Pharmacy, Biotechnology, Science, Engineering or equivalent.degree and are due to graduate in 2027.
• Experience of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Experience of SAP, LIM’s and/or other business systems.
• 6-Sigma/Kepner-Tregoe or similar problem solving/decision making methodology training
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to operate as part of a team is critical.
• Customer focus.
• Innovative.
• Mechanical/Technical aptitude.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Attention to detail.

Desirable:

Knowledge/experience in:

• A GMP regulated environment.
• Cell culture or purification processes.
• Project / New equipment installation.
• Process engineering
• DCS (e.g. Delta V), SCADA and PLC systems

The anticipated base pay range for this position is:

€34,800.00 - €55,775.00

Benefits:

• An annual bonus with set target (% of pay) depending on pay grade / location, where the actual amount is based on the employees’ and companies’ performance of the previous calendar year, or sales commissions.
• Vacation days
• Parental leave for a minimum of 12 weeks
• Bereavement leave
• Caregiver leave
• Volunteer leave
• Well-being reimbursement
• Programs for financial, physical and mental health.
• Service anniversary and recognition awards
• Insurance plans (employees - and in some location’s eligible dependents - can participate in several insurance plans).

*This is for informative purposes only. Amounts and actual benefits may vary by location and are subject to change.