Responsibilities
- Development of Process Control Applications on various automation platforms
- Provide day to day support to Operating Areas for Automation components of the process and collaborate with integrated process teams across the site.
- Ensure adherence with standards, following business processes in the execution and support of Automation systems
- Manage daily tasks like user access reviews, backup and restore tasks, install\troubleshoot\decommission equipment
- Participate in daily Tier calls, taking responsibility to collaborate with customers to address daily operational issues.
- Comply with Global Policies, Procedures and Guidelines, regulatory requirements and execute current Good manufacturing Practices (cGMP) in the performance of day to day activities and all applicable job functions.
- Work collaboratively to drive a safe and compliant culture
- Development and support of analytical dashboards to address business needs
Qualifications
Currently enrolled in an Automation, Engineering, Computer or other Technical discipline in 3rd level education. PQ20 Required Skills:
Required Skills
- Analytical Problem Solving
- Analytical Problem Solving
- Automation Engineering
- Business Processes
- Clinical Research
- Continued Process Verification
- Core Competencies
- Data AnalyticsDatabase Management
- Data Entry
- Data Visualization
- Document Management
- Global Compliance
- Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
- Health Economics
- Industrial Automation
- Interpersonal Communication
- Office Applications
- Process Improvements
- Project Management
- Project Management Support
- Regulatory Requirements
- Reporting and Analysis
- Teamwork
- Technical Support
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Core Competencies (Technical)
- Some knowledge of Computer System Development Lifecycle is preferred
- Some knowledge of automation systems is preferred
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and job related computer applications required
Core Competencies (Business)
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills to interface effectively with all levels of colleagues in a team environment
- Self motivated
- Effective time management, multi-tasking and problem solving skills
Employment Information
- Employee Status: Intern/Co-op (Fixed Term)
- Relocation: No relocation
- VISA Sponsorship: No
- Travel Requirements: No Travel Required
- Flexible Work Arrangements: Not Applicable
- Shift: Not Indicated
- Valid Driving License: No
- Hazardous Material(s): N/A
- Job Posting End Date: 09/16/2026 *A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.
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