Visual Inspection Technician

The Role:

Our Sligo based client is actively recruiting for a Visual Inspection Technician to join their Pharmaceutical site. This contract role is based on a rotating shift pattern (no weekends) and would be ideal for someone with prior GMP experience and strong attention to detail. 

Responsibilities

To work as a team member to support biologics operation in pharma operations in line with all safety, regulatory and organizational requirements.
Visual Inspection Technician will be assigned to the daily production operations .
Documentation of all activities in line with cGMP requirements.
Perform final product visual inspection.
Perform product intermediary packaging, as applicable.
Perform in process testing methods.
Monitor Process Alarms.
Material receipt from warehouse, verifying all pertinent documentation.
Transfer of final material to warehouse inventory.
Ensure all manufacturing documentation is completed on a timely manner without errors, following cGMP’s.
Diagnose and resolve events or exceptions of VI process.
Disposal of domestic, biomedical, and hazardous waste from their respective area as applicable, ensuring
compliance with regulations following the procedures and policies of the plant, division, and the corporation.
Keep detailed records, manual or electronic, of the operations carried out during the work shift.
Active Participation in Factory Acceptance testing, Site Acceptance Testing and commissioning and qualification of equipment.
Adhering to all relevant policies relating to Quality & Safety.
Ensure successful external inspections, and Division and Corporate audits.
Active participant in the development of batch records and electronic batch records for the site.
Work with Engineering, Quality and other departments in the development and update of Standard Operating Procedures. 
Requirements

Essential: Requires annual visual test certification for colour blindness and 20/20 vision.
Leaving Certificate and 1 years’ experience in GMP manufacturing
1 year plusof GMP Knowledge and regulatory requirements relating to the pharma/biologics industry.
1 year in Batch processing operations in an FDA/ HPRA regulated industry is highly desirable. A good knowledge of cGMP and regulatory requirements relating to the biologics/pharmaceutical industry is desirable.
Experience in handling of dangerous chemicals is highly desirable.
Good I.T. skills are required.
Possessing previous Inspection experience in a Pharma/Biologics facility is a distinct advantage for operators assigned to VI.
For a confidential conversation about the role contact Owen Clancy at (phone number removed) or (url removed)
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