Quality Technician

Orion Group Life Sciences are currently recruiting a Quality Technician on behalf of our Multinational Biopharmaceutical Client based in Sligo on an initial 12-Month contract with potential to extend. Job Dept: Quality Assurance Responsibilities To work as a member of the Quality Team to ensure that Quality goals and objectives are achieved. Ensure that all actions comply with current good manufacturing practices. Operate within the QC/ IQA and Metrology Areas, as required. Complete incoming product testing per the relevant approved specifications and procedures. Complete in-process and final release product testing per the relevant approved specifications and procedures. Ensure Management is kept informed of all Quality Events or potential Quality Events Related to the product or process. Ensure all Quality System documentation is thorough, complete, and compliant. Audit the quality system with other personnel where required. Support Change Management Process including Product and Quality System document review and updates. Generate and Providing metrics for inclusion in the management review, monthly reports and overall Quality Performance Ensure compliance with training requirements is maintained. Participation in continuous improvement programs to implement improvements in the quality, safety, environmental and production systems at the site. Generate batch records for as required in support of manufacturing process orders. Complete disposition decisions for incoming material Essential Requirements A third level qualification in an appropriate discipline is desirable. 2+ years’ Experience within a regulated GMP environment is desirable. Experience Required Technical/Business Knowledge -Job Skills/Experience Required 1 year plus experience in the day-to-day operation of the quality system in a highly regulated combination product/device manufacturing environment is desirable. Cognitive Skills The position requires a high level of attention to detail and mental concentration, to ensure total compliance with operating procedures and Regulations at all times. The position requires the ability to adapt to new processes on a regular basis. The position requires total commitment to quality and safety at all times. Influence/Leadership May be required to support Cross functional teams and cost improvement projects. Complies with cGMP at all times. Considerable and continual care and attention to detail is needed to detect and avoid errors. Continual attention needed to ensure plant reaches its Quality objectives. Leads by example through compliant behaviour / actions. Decision Making/Impact Works from the general instruction provided by management personnel in respect of the duties to be performed. Ensures any unusual observations or issues noted are reported to the Operations Quality Team Leader Supervision Received The incumbent has set targets and goals to achieve which are reviewed on a weekly/monthly basis. The incumbent receives only general instructions from management personnel as to manner to which duties should be performed. The incumbent is charged with responsibility for ensuring product compliance to specification and Quality System compliance. Supervision Provided No direct reports. EHS Responsibilities Comply with the EHS policy and procedures and demonstrate EHS best practices in all work activities. Continually be conscious of your own safety and that of others, always complying with safety notices and barriers. Report any EHS incidents and/or Near Misses (unsafe acts and conditions) immediately to your supervisor and always raise the event in EHS system. Support a culture of EHS excellence by recognizing and submitting opportunities for EHS improvement on EHS system. Attend all required EHS training and medical surveillance programs. Wear PPE as required. People are our business worldwide Orion Group was founded in 1987 and is now one of the largest, independent, international recruitment companies. We have a network of 200 employees working from 24 offices, delivering a range of services – Talent Acquisition, Recruitment Outsourcing Services, Retained Search, Global Workforce Solutions, Completions & Commissioning and Materials Management – across 68 countries. As a global leader in workforce solutions, we recruit personnel across the Engineering & Technical, Office & Commercial, Scientific and Skilled Trades disciplines, for sectors including Oil & Gas, Life Science, Power & Utilities, Constructions & Infrastructure, Manufacturing and Renewables.