Equipment Operator (fixed-term – 2 years) - Shift work (6/4 shift model)

Main Responsibilities

· Participation in the manufacturing processes

· Timely and error-free review of batch documentation (part of production)

· Proper and timely cleaning, preparation, and disinfection of production facilities and areas

· Compliance with and enforcement of health, safety, and environmental rules and regulations (HSE)

· Sampling, aliquoting, distribution, and conducting process-related controls

· In case of incidents, take immediate action, report irregularities to managers; experts and operational quality assurance

· Execution of all assigned activities in accordance with GMP, occupational safety, and environmental guidelines

· Ensuring/monitoring proper functionality of the facilities to detect early signs of anomalies. Take appropriate action in case of incidents

· Excellent documentation of measures, in accordance with GMP regulations

· Work on weekends/holidays and have planned on-call duty (shift system).

Minimum Requirements

· Completed training as a chemical and pharmaceutical technician or equivalent experience

· Experience (preferably) in the fields of chemistry/food/pharmaceuticals/biotechnology/asceptic manufacturing or development

· Knowledge of technology and/or processes/products

· Team player with good team spirit

· Adaptability, ability to work under pressure

· High sense of duty and diligence (documentation, order, and cleanliness at the workplace)

· Constructive working style, flexibility, solution-oriented, responsibility for own work, deep understanding of quality

· Self-motivation and ability to learn

· Fine motor skills (handling analytical devices, microscopy, aliquoting)

· Good understanding of GMP

· Good knowledge of MS Office and process control systems

· Basic technical understanding/automation

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