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Maintenance Technician
BP70 Alexion Pharma Intl Ops Limited Company
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Maintenance Technician Alexion, Dublin Bulk Drug Substance (BDS) Facility Are you an experienced Maintenance Technician looking to join a high-performing biopharmaceutical manufacturing environment? We are seeking a skilled and proactive Maintenance Technician to become part of an empowered shift team supporting our Bulk Drug Substance facility in Dublin. In this hands-on role, you will be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting and optimising critical manufacturing equipment, helping to ensure the reliable operation of a world-class biopharmaceutical facility. You'll also play a key role in continuous improvement initiatives, equipment start-up activities and supporting the introduction of new technologies and products. What You'll Be Doing As a Maintenance Technician, you will: * Perform scheduled and reactive maintenance activities on process equipment in line with site procedures and GMP requirements. * Troubleshoot technical issues using structured problem-solving methodologies to minimise downtime and improve equipment performance. * Ensure compliance with all Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS), Quality and cGMP standards. * Utilise Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) and other digital tools to manage maintenance activities effectively. * Support investigations, corrective and preventative actions (CAPAs), and process safety initiatives. * Assist in the creation and revision of maintenance procedures, job plans and training materials. * Support equipment installation, qualification, start-up and validation activities. * Act as a technical subject matter expert across multiple process technologies, sharing expertise and driving best practices. * Analyse process and operational data to identify opportunities for improvement and enhanced equipment reliability. * Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives using Lean tools such as Root Cause Analysis, Standard Work and 5S methodologies. * Coordinate and support maintenance work completed by external vendors and contractors. What We're Looking For Essential Requirements * Significant experience performing maintenance on process equipment within a cGMP manufacturing environment. * Strong technical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. * Knowledge of GMP and regulatory requirements relating to maintenance activities. * Experience using CMMS and Microsoft Office applications. * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. * Degree, diploma, apprenticeship, technical certification or trade qualification in Mechanical, Electrical or a related discipline or equivalent experience. Desirable Experience Experience working with biopharmaceutical equipment and systems would be highly advantageous, including: * Bioreactors * Centrifuges * Autoclaves and glass washers * Clean-in-Place (CIP) systems * Media and buffer preparation systems * Purification systems Why Join Us? This is an exciting opportunity to work in a collaborative and innovative manufacturing environment where you'll have the chance to develop technical expertise, contribute to site-wide improvement projects and support the delivery of life-changing therapies to patients around the world. Please note: This position operates on a shift pattern and will require flexibility, including weekend working and a rotation between day and night shifts to support business needs. Date Posted 09-Nov-2026 Closing Date 23-Nov-2026 Our mission is to build an inclusive and equitable environment. We want people to feel they belong at AstraZeneca and Alexion, starting with our recruitment process. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of characteristics. We offer reasonable adjustments/accommodations to help all candidates to perform at their best. If you have a need for any adjustments/accommodations, please complete the section in the application form. AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company. We focus on discovering, developing and commercialising prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious diseases. But we are more than one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies. At AstraZeneca, we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science, challenge convention and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. To embrace differences and take bold actions to drive the change needed to meet global healthcare and sustainability challenges. There is no better place to make a difference in medicine, patients, and society. An inclusive culture where you will connect different thinking to generate new and valuable opportunities. Where you will find a commitment to lifelong learning, growth and development for all. Our Inclusion & Diversity (I&D) mission is to create an inclusive and equitable environment where people belong, using the power of our diversity to push the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines to patients. Inclusion and diversity are fundamental to the success of our company, because innovation requires breakthrough ideas that only come from a diverse workforce empowered to challenge conventional thinking. We’re curious about science and the advancement of knowledge. We find creative ways to approach new challenges. We’re driven to make the right choices and be accountable for our actions. As an organisation centred around what makes us human, we put a big focus on people. Across our business, we want colleagues to wake up excited about their day at the office, in the field, or in the lab. Along with our purpose to bring life-changing medicines to people across the globe, we have a promise to you: to help you realise the full breadth of your potential. Here, you’ll do work that has the potential to change your life and improve countless others. And, together with your team, you’ll shape a culture that unites and inspires us every day. This is your life at AstraZeneca.