2027 Graduate Manufacturing Process Specialist

J&J Family of Companies; Ringaskiddy; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson Ireland invites applications for a Graduate Manufacturing Process Specialist in Cork, starting September 2027. Reporting to Operations Manager, the role supports capital project teams and day-to-day troubleshooting within Operations.

You will gain cross-functional exposure on site, participate in personal development and training, and develop project management and process improvement skills. The position offers a base pay range of 34,800–55,775 EUR per year plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Microbiology, Biochemistry, Pharmacy, Biotechnology, Science or Engineering, due to graduate in 2027.
• Experience with Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Experience with SAP, LIMs and/or other business systems.
• 6-Sigma/Kepner-Tregoe or similar problem solving training.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team.
• Customer focus and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and troubleshoot manufacturing processes and equipment; drive process optimisation.
• Monitor and report process performance using statistical process control.
• Troubleshoot DCS (Delta V) and PLC control systems.
• Investigate and resolve issues within Manufacturing.
• Participate in/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 manufacture of quality biomedicines compliant with cGMP and GDP.
• Lead commissioning and qualification activities for current and future projects.

Skills

MS Word

MS Excel

Outlook

Six Sigma

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Mechanical aptitude

Education

Bachelor's degree in Microbiology, Biochemistry, Pharmacy, Biotechnology, Science or Engineering (due 2027)

Tools

SAP

LIMS

Job description

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions 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 optimisation.
• Monitoring and reporting of process performance using statistical process control
• Troubleshooting of DCS (e 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

**Required Skills:**

(none)

**Preferred Skills:**

(none)

**The anticipated base pay range for this position is:**

34,800.00 - 55,775.00

**Benefits:**

In addition to base pay, we offer the following 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. Moreover, we offer 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. We also offer service anniversary and recognition awards, and subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees - and in some location's eligible dependents - can participate in several insurance plans. For more information, visit Employee benefits | Supporting well-being & career growth | Johnson & Johnson Careers. ( is for informative purposes only. Amounts and actual benefits may vary by location and are subject to change.