Description:
At Baxter, we are deeply connected by our mission. No matter your role at Baxter, your work makes a positive impact on people around the world. You'll feel a sense of purpose throughout the organization, as we know our work improves outcomes for millions of patients.
Baxter's products and therapies are found in almost every hospital worldwide, in clinics and in the home. For over 85 years, we have pioneered significant medical innovations that transform healthcare.
Together, we create a place where we are happy, successful and inspire each other. This is where you can do your best work.
Join us at the intersection of saving and sustaining lives—where your purpose accelerates our mission.
The TECHNICIAN is responsible for supporting aseptic manufacturing in a cleanroom environment. A great opportunity to start your career in Baxter as a Technician in Production to join a small team based in our Sandyford operation in South Dublin.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Production Technician is accountable and responsible for the following activities:
- Manufacturing chemotherapy, total parenteral nutrition (TPN) and antibiotic pharmaceuticals in a clean-room environment using LAF (Laminar Air Flow) technology in accordance with procedures and regulations
- Environmental monitoring of the cabinets & clean-room facility
- Assisting in process and equipment validation in accordance with procedures and regulations
- Observation and active promotion of Good Manufacturing Practices
- Liaising with Customer Services and Warehousing on goods inwards and delivery related issues
- Facility Monitoring (fridges, cabinets physical parameters, pressure differentials, incubators)
- Stocking and maintenance of changing rooms and other ancillary areas
- Stock maintenance in Grade D preparation areas
- Cleaning of isolators, integrity checking and pressure gauge checking;
- Transfer sanitization into cabinets
- Volume and in-process checking;
- Inspection and labelling of compounded products
- Dispatch of compounded product
- Liaising with the Quality department on quality-related issues including maintaining and development of GMP within the manufacturing area
- Work in accordance with standard operating procedures and good manufacturing practices
- Work within his or her own competency
- Identify his or her training needs
- Undertake tasks as assigned by the line manager
- Follow health and safety regulations
- Observe company rules and procedures
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE/SKILLS
- Experience beneficial but not essential
- A knowledge of GMP is desirable
- An interest in learning new technologies and practices
- Self-motivated with good communication skills
- The ability to work as part of a team
- Analytical and meticulous approach to resolving problems
- Highly attentive to detail
- Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a team environment
- Ability to prioritize the daily work schedule
- Adaptable to carrying out different tasks based on the daily scheduling of staff
- Establish and maintain good working and interpersonal relationships