Manufacturing Technician - Weekend shift

AbbVie; Westport; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

AbbVie in Westport, Ireland, is seeking a Production Operator to support GMP-driven manufacturing within a busy aseptic/solid dosage environment. You will perform daily tasks, maintain documentation, and contribute to batch release targets.

The role emphasizes CAPA handling, quality adherence, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure timely investigation and closure of issues, while following safety and housekeeping standards.

Qualifications

• Experience working in GMP regulated environments is essential.
• Ability to build strong cross-functional relationships and work in a fast-paced setting.
• Strong adaptability to changing constraints with focus on delivering results.
• High energy, maturity, and ability to work under pressure while prioritising tasks.
• Team player with collaboration skills across departments.
• Knowledge of biologics operations is advantageous.
• Excellent communication skills and sound judgement in decision-making.
• Experience with GTW tools and CAPA/Audit processes is preferred.
• 2–3 years in manufacturing, preferably aseptic/sterile environments.
• Experience in cleanroom environments and related safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Carry out daily tasks as assigned by the Production Manager according to GMP and quality system.
• Active involvement and management of batch related CAPAs from review through RCA, approval, disposition and closure.
• Accurately completing documentation in a timely manner.
• Maintain and monitor Grade A conditions inside isolator; use FMS for data collection and glove testing.
• Adhere to safety, housekeeping and quality standards and escalate discrepancies.
• Competent in surface sanitization and disinfection procedures; proficient in SIP sterilization and autoclave counter-pressure training.
• Deliver KPIs related to Product Flow with emphasis on the 32-day release cycle.
• Follow gowning procedures and appropriate garbing for tasks within the compounding area.
• Support EHS & E standards, procedures, and policies.

Skills

GMP knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Adaptability

Drive and energy

Team player

Excellent communication

Time management

Problem solving

Education

Third Level qualification in science or engineering

Tools

GTW system

Job description

About AbbVie

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.

Company Description

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.

About AbbVie

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.

Job Description

• Carry out daily tasks as assigned by the Production Manager according to GMP and the quality system.
• Active involvement and management of batch related CAPA's as they arise in the business unit taking them from the initial review state through RCA, approval, batch disposition and delivery of corrective and preventive actions, liaising closely with the relevant Departments and QA Lead to ensure thorough investigation is completed and timely resolution and closure is met.
• Accurately completing documentation in a timely manner, accurately and legibly.
• Responsible for maintaining & monitoring grade A conditions inside isolator, including end of batch EM and utilizing the FMS system for data collection and completing glove testing for integrity of RAB units.
• Adhering to all company standards in safety, housekeeping and quality, notifying management of any discrepancies.
• Competent in surface sanitization and use of qualified Disinfectants/Detergents/Biocide cleans, competent in both SIP sterilization & bespoke autoclave counter pressure training.
• Manage requirements in order to deliver the KPIs as they relate to the Product Flow function with a specific emphasis on the 32 day release cycle
• Adhering to all company standards in safety, housekeeping and quality, notifying management of any discrepancies.
• Follow gowning procedures on entry to areas and donning additional garbing for specific tasks within the compounding area.
• Adhere to and support all EHS & E standards, procedures, and policies.

Qualifications

• Understanding of the requirements to work in a regulated GMP industry
• Ability to build strong relationships and work within cross-functional teams.
• Adaptability to work in a fast, dynamic environment whilst adjusting readily to meet unexpected constraints.
• Drive, high energy, maturity, and ability to work under pressure, deliver results, and overcome obstacles.
• Team player who can collaborate with others to achieve organizational targets and goals.
• Knowledge of biologics operations an advantage
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to use sound judgment to make effective decisions within appropriate timeframes
• Proven to be self-directed, self-motivated and ability to prioritize competing priorities
• Excellent technical writing skills is a requirement for this role and previous experience on GTW i.e. opening RCC's / LIRs / CAPA's is preferrable in order to be successful within this role
• 2-3 Years working in a manufacturing environment, preferably Aseptic/Sterile Manufacturing.
• Experience working in a cleanroom environment.
• Third Level qualification in science or engineering discipline is an advantage but not essential.
• Ability to build strong relationships and work within cross-functional teams.
• Adaptability to work in a fast, dynamic environment whilst adjusting readily to meet unexpected constraints.

Additional Information

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

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