Packaging Technician II, Gilead Sciences, Cork

Job Description

Knowledge:
Demonstrates familiarity with written Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Master Batch Records
Demonstrates sufficient verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills to communicate basic information to peers and team lead.
Demonstrates working knowledge in Microsoft Office applications and administrative policies.
Demonstrates ability to follow direction and work with only moderate supervision.
Specific education and experience requirements:
2+ years of relevant experience, HS Diploma, and a Certificate to FETAC level 6 (GSL)
Prior experience in a cGMP related industry is desirable.
Specific job responsibilities:
Works on assignments that are basic to routine in nature where the ability to recognize deviation from accepted or usual practices is required.
Works on basic to routine assignments following written Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Master Batch Records and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs).
Works in conjunction with other Packaging Technicians under the guidance of a Group/Team Leader and the Packaging Manager.
Works on manufacturing and packaging of Gilead products; Assists in the inspection of Gilead products, Clinical Trial Material, and components.
With guidance, works on the packaging of Gilead products and Clinical Trial Material.
Sets up and operates Packaging line equipment including vial labeler, vial label laser, and carton laser.
Prepares cleaning solutions and cleans packaging areas, including walls, ceilings, floors, and equipment.
Complies with all safety-related procedures and practices personally and in area.
Sets up check-weighing of multi-unit cartons.
Performs basic ERP/MES transactions.
Receives well-defined instructions on routine work, and detailed instructions on new assignments.
Reports variance or deviation from standard procedures to department management.
Takes variant action only with approval of department management.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

It is the policy of Gilead Sciences, Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates (collectively “Gilead” or the “Company”) to recruit select and employ the most qualified persons available for positions throughout the Company. Except if otherwise provided by applicable law, all employment actions relating to issues such as compensation, benefits, transfers, layoffs, returns from layoffs, company-sponsored training, education assistance, social and recreational programs are administered on a non-discriminatory basis (i.e. without regard to protected characteristics or prohibited grounds, which may include an individual’s gender, race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, medical condition, veteran status, and age, unless such protection is prohibited by federal, state, municipal, provincial, local or other applicable laws). Gilead also prohibits discrimination based on any other characteristics protected by applicable laws.