Specific Job Description: Scope Due to an exciting expansion at the Cork site, your role will be to reporting to the Environmental Health & Safety Manager, the EHS Engineer will be responsible for leading and implementing high EHS standards and influencing a proactive EHS operating culture. Duties & Responsibilities: -Interpreting all regulatory changes and provide guidance and direction to Cork site operations to ensure full compliance with Health and Safety legislation, IE Licensing and ISO45001/ISO14001 Standard. -Provide EHS support to a dedicated site Operation to ensure compliance with Lower Tier SEVESO and ATEX requirements. -Perform EHS assessment/ approval of all process and equipment changes for the Operation. -Maintain relationships with the EHS team, Operational Area Managers and Functional Managers to develop and implement EHS strategies. -Working closely with Regulatory Authorities, external and internal key stakeholders and the local management team. -Seek out opportunities to continuously improve a proactive EHS operating culture. -Involvement in site and EHS Goals & Objectives, Corporate Responsibility/ Sustainability goals -Leading Audits and Inspections, compile EHS metrics and KPIs data, trending for Corporate EHS and site Management. -Maintaining EHS systems (including Chemical Management System, Accident/Incident reporting system, Occupational monitoring etc.) and leading/participation in Root Cause Investigations as required -Completion of Risk Assessments in conjunction with area experts as required. Candidates Profile: Requirements Higher Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety or equivalent, minimum 3 years post qualification experience required. Extensive experience within a regulated manufacturing environment, Life Science or Pharmaceutical experience is desirable. Strong experience in chemical management system and machine safety and/or regulatory/ IE Licensing desirable. Leadership & organizational skills with ability to influence and motivate colleagues to achieve high performance. Highly motivated with a passion for EHS to continuously improve EHS performance by implementing new and innovative ideas. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Competent user of Microsoft packages.
Process Chemist Location: Swords, Co. Dublin, Ireland Contract: 12 months (via CPL) Shift Role: 4-shift cycle supporting a 24/7/365 manufacturing site About SK pharmteco SK pharmteco is a global Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisation (CDMO) with state-of-the-art facilities in Korea, the US, France, and Ireland. We are part of SK Inc., a Korean company with revenues of $99 billion in 2023. Our mission is to produce and deliver life-changing therapies that improve patient outcomes and save lives. The Small Molecule facility in Swords has been a leader for over 60 years in the development, scale-up, and commercial manufacture of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) and chemical intermediates, delivering some of the worlds most important medicines. More information: Role Overview CPL, in partnership with SK pharmteco Ireland, is seeking to recruit a Process Chemist on a 12-month contract. This is a shift-based role, supporting a world-class pharmaceutical manufacturing organisation. The Process Chemist will be responsible for the manufacture of APIs and intermediates, including the technical transfer and validation of new chemical processes. Key Responsibilities Perform batch manufacturing, cleaning, validation, troubleshooting, and support Operational Excellence initiatives. Ensure plant operations are carried out safely and in compliance with cGMP standards. Support New Product Introductions in collaboration with R&D and cross-functional teams. Provide support to Business Development, including hosting plant tours for potential clients. Participate in the site emergency response team (if required). Carry out real-time data entry in SAP, IT & Delta V systems. Maintain the plant in an audit-ready state, ensuring all documentation meets cGMP standards. Achieve site Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) including throughput, yield, safety, quality, and changeover targets. Minimum Requirements Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related scientific discipline and/or 4+ years experience in the pharmaceutical industry. Prior API/small molecule experience is a strong advantage. Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, with good interpersonal and communication abilities. Proven ability to work effectively both independently and within a team environment. Experience in scale-up or tech transfer of new products is highly desirable. Operational Excellence certification (Yellow, Green, or Black Belt) is an advantage. Creativity and initiative to identify and implement improvement opportunities. Skills: APIS GMP
Cpl in partnership with Pfizer Grange Castle are hiring for Automation Engineer (NPI Projects) on an 11-month contingent contract. Role Description: Pfizer Ireland Pharmaceuticals' Grange Castle manufacturing plant is situated on a 90-acre site in South Dublin. The state-of-the-art technology and production expertise at Grange Castle result in the production of quality-driven products that improve people's lives around the world. The site houses advanced pilot plants, laboratories, and equipment for developing processes for producing various biological drugs, including proteins. The experienced Automation Engineer will be part of the Grange Castle NPI (New Product Introduction) project team, working in our highly automated plant at Grange Castle. Reporting to the Automation Lead, this role is part of the core Engineering Team, delivering on key projects as required. Some Role Responsibilities: * Working as part of an experienced Automation NPI site Project Team. * Collaborating with Process SMEs, CQV Leads, and Automation Engineers to understand process requirements. * Generating all the key technical inputs into functional design specifications from all stakeholders. * Participating in and signing off on key Functional design aspects as required. * Implementing the ACPs (Automation Change Pack) to make the required code changes. * Supporting project reviews internally with key stakeholders within Automation and customers as required. Qualifications: Must-Have: * Degree in Electrical/Electronic or Chemical Engineering, or a related field with substantial experience. * Over 5 years of experience as an Automation Engineer within the biotechnology industry in a regulated GMP environment, delivering Emerson DeltaV solutions (S88 model) and/or high-level expertise in PLC and SCADA based systems including integration. * Ability to liaise with process engineers to define scope and deliver on specifications with very strong documentation skills and attention to detail. * Automation Compliance lifecycle & Change management relevant experience * Experience with process plant commissioning. * Strong team player with the ability to develop relationships and work closely with several cross-functional disciplines, both within and outside of the function and organization. * Good working knowledge of ISA95 and ISA88, CFR (Code of Federal Regulation) Part 11, EU (European Union) Annex 11. * Excellent communication skills with the ability to formulate thoughts in a clear and concise manner to provide clarity and a path forward on any issues. Skills: Delta V SCADA PLC GMP
An exciting new vacancy for a Manufacturing Maintenance Supervisor is now open in our client's site in Blarney Work Your Magic with us! Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know youve got big plans so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich peoples lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us. The Role The Manufacturing Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for directing and coordinating all technical and maintenance activities in support of production in a safe, cost-effective and environmentally friendly manner, assuring capacity and achieving plant performance metrics. Duties Include: Lead Technical Team with a key focus on timely completion of PMs, Calibrations (on or before due date on SAP) and Equipment Downtime Resolution. Responsible for the development and tracking of the departments KPIs in order to measure equipment and maintenance performance i.e. MTBF, MTTR, OEEs, schedule attainment, labour utilisation, work order backlog, PM / calibration completion rates, spare usage and costs control. Responsible for all maintenance information including specifications, drawings, manuals and SOPs are up to date and located in shared folders for access and retrieval by colleagues. Follow the appropriate SAP Next procedures. Use defined maintenance data generated allied to equipment and business understanding of site needs and impact (e.g. knock-on effects of poor equipment reliability) to justify capital expenditure. Plan, organise, direct and control maintenance project activities to meet defined site objectives and to provide technical support to the maintenance group by taking the lead on issues. Develop scientific risk-based approach to identifying key critical spares for plant and equipment and ensure that critical spares are in stock or are always readily available. Ensure that an effective program is then maintained. Placement of Purchase Orders for equipment and spares is within the job role as is other administration work required to carry out your functional work. Setup of SLAs as appropriate. Timely resolution of Unplanned Works and recording of resolution, resource hours, costs via SAP Work Order. Work with the Planner (where applicable) to setup Optimised PM and Calibration Frequencies. Present technical data and lead tours of internal and external audit groups and customer visits Manage on site contractors under area of responsibility including the preparation of all required work permits and the review of risk assessments and method statement for the required tasks or work. Ensure that comprehensive maintenance documentation exists for each equipment item & that it is filed in an organised & legible manner in the designated shared folders. Ensure strict compliance of GMP and SOP procedures during the diagnosis, repair and maintenance of mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and electronic plant and systems associated with producing the finished products. Lead shutdown activities including planning, execution and lessons learnt. Travel as appropriate to support project FATs, development work or training as needed. Reporting of equipment and process performance utilising OEE tools to identify and address efficiently losses i.e. Availability x Performance x Quality. Formal Setup of Equipment associated Spares, PMs and Calibrations in SAP. Manage the department discretionary spend and capital budgets on a monthly and quarterly basis and avoid overspends. Lead and drive continuous improvement initiatives identified through on-going assessment of equipment issues and reliability (based on gathered data and statistical analysis). Who You Are Minimum 8+ years experience in an Engineering / Maintenance Leadership role, preferably within the Life Science, Medical Device and / or Pharmaceutical Industry. Engineering Degree (Minimum Level 7, Level 8 an advantage) in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or recognised equivalent. Experience or Qualification in Reliability Engineering an advantage. Trades Qualified an advantage. Work Experience High level of energy, positivity and enthusiasm and the ability to motivate others. Demonstrated high performance history, proven ability to execute and get results. Excellent leadership, facilitation, and communication skills Strong project management experience Ability to influence within a matrix organisation with direct and indirect authority. Ability to work with employees at all levels of the organisation. Experience with planning and executing change within a high work paced environment. Keen ability to teach and coach. Preferable experience with SAP Next / PM system. Preferable experience with a Calibration System. Previous experience within an ATEX environment an advantage. Experience with Planned Preventative and Proactive Maintenance approaches. Excellent awareness and experience in relation to Quality and Environmental Health and Safety Skills The ability to work effectively within a team environment. Lead a high performing technical group. Keen to learn & take responsibility. Analytical with experience in Lean Six Sigma Methodologies Familiar with GMP requirements within a regulated industry. Effective verbal, written & interpersonal communication skills. Self-motivated. Strong organisational, time management and planning ability. Computer Literate Excel, Word, Powerpoint etc. Methodical Work Approach. What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We celebrate all dimensions of diversity and believe that it drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress! Apply now and become a part of our diverse team! #LI-DL2 Skills: Reliability Engineering Maintenance Supervision Preventative Maintenance Benefits: Pension Bonus Laya Healthcare
Current Need: CPL in partnership with SK pharmteco Ireland are looking for a Chemical Process Operator on a 12 month contract. The Chemical Process Operator is responsible for all tasks associated with the manufacture of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) and the operation of an API plant. This is a shift role working on a four-shift cycle supporting a 24/7/365 world-class manufacturing organisation. Position Description: Handling of chemicals to manufacture chemical intermediates and active pharmaceutical ingredients. The preparation and monitoring of equipment used for batch manufacturing and cleaning. Support Operational Excellence and other departmental projects as appropriate. Ensuring the plant is in an audit ready state and that plant operations are executed in a safe manner and to expected cGMP standards. Participate on site emergency response team (if required). The use of business systems for carrying out real time data entry and transactions for operations within the shift, e.g. SAP, IT & Delta V systems. Play a key role in meeting plant key performance indicators such as throughput, yield, safety, quality and changeover targets. Minimum Requirements: Have a relevant qualification in Chemistry/Chemical Engineering/ other science discipline or previous experience (4 + years) working within the pharmaceutical industry. API/small molecule experience a distinct advantage. Possess good interpersonal and communication skills, with a proven ability to troubleshoot and problem solve. Have strong collaborative skills with an ability to work effectively in a team environment or on ones own initiative without close supervision. Skills: Manufacturing Production Chemical
SK pharmteco is a global Contract Development and Manufacturing organisation (CDMO) with state-of-the-art facilities in Korea, US, France and Ireland. We are part of SK Inc., a Korean company with revenues of $99 billion in 2023. Our mission is to produce and deliver life-changing therapies that improve patient outcomes and save lives. The SK pharmteco Small Molecule, Europe, facility located in Swords, Co Dublin, Ireland has led the way in the development, scale-up and commercial manufacture of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) and Chemical Intermediates for over 60 years. With a talented workforce, exceptional technical capabilities and facilities we have made some of the worlds most important medicines and continue to do so. Further information on SK pharmteco can be Current Need: Cpl in partnership with the SK pharmteco Small Molecule, Europe, facility located in Swords, are looking for two Process Engineers for a 12-month contract for a new API facility which is under construction on the Swords campus. This new facility will contain large scale reactors (8000L), process tanks, filter dryer and associated services/utilities to support. These roles are to support the commissioning, qualification and start-up of this new facility. Essential Responsibilities *Ownership of systems during commissioning, qualification and facility start-up. *Operations support for equipment and automation commissioning and qualification teams. *Generation and update of documentation to support Project (procedures, risk assessments, post construction equipment cleaning etc.) *Engage with Operations shift team to capture their input for the safe and efficient operation of the new facility. Minimum Requirements *Process Engineer should have a primary degree in Chemical Engineering, Industrial Chemistry or a related science degree with 2+ years experience. *Familiarity and experience of working within the Chemical / Pharmaceutical industry and knowledge of API/small molecule manufacture. *Technical writing skills and proficiency in Microsoft Word. *Communicates directly and works effectively as part of a team. Preferred Requirements *Strong equipment knowledge for small molecule manufacture. *Emerson DeltaV experience. *Commissioning and validation experience. *Strong verbal and written communication. *Thorough, diligent, good attention to detail. *An Operational Excellence certification (yellow, green, black belt) would be an advantage. #LI-PM2 Skills: API Small Molecules Commissioning Start-up.
SK pharmteco is a global Contract Development and Manufacturing organisation (CDMO) with state-of-the-art facilities in Korea, US, France and Ireland. We are part of SK Inc., a Korean company with revenues of $99 billion in 2023. Our mission is to produce and deliver life-changing therapies that improve patient outcomes and save lives. The SK pharmteco Small Molecule, Europe, facility located in Swords, Co Dublin, Ireland has led the way in the development, scale-up and commercial manufacture of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) and Chemical Intermediates for over 60 years. With a talented workforce, exceptional technical capabilities and facilities we have made some of the worlds most important medicines and continue to do so. Further information on SK pharmteco can be Current Need: Cpl in partnership with the SK pharmteco Small Molecule, Europe, facility located in Swords, are looking for two Process Engineers for a 12 month contract for a new API facility which is under construction on the Swords campus. This new facility will contain large scale reactors (8000L), process tanks, filter dryer and associated services/utilities to support. These roles are to support the commissioning, qualification and start-up of this new facility. Essential Responsibilities Ownership of systems during commissioning, qualification and facility start-up Operations support for equipment and automation commissioning and qualification teams Generation and update of documentation to support Project (procedures, risk assessments, post construction equipment cleaning etc.) Engage with Operations shift team to capture their input for the safe and efficient operation of the new facility. Minimum Requirements Process Engineer should have a primary degree in Chemical Engineering, Industrial Chemistry or a related science degree with 2+ years experience. Familiarity and experience of working within the Chemical / Pharmaceutical industry and knowledge of API/small molecule manufacture. Technical writing skills and proficiency in Microsoft Word Communicates directly and works effectively as part of a team Preferred Requirements Strong equipment knowledge for small molecule manufacture Emerson DeltaV experience Commissioning and validation experience Strong verbal and written communication Thorough, diligent, good attention to detail. An Operational Excellence certification (yellow, green, black belt) would be an advantage. #LI-NC3 Skills: Active Pharmaceutical Pharmaceutical Chemical Engineering
