Packaging Technician (12-month fixed term contract)

Location: Dublin College Park

Competitive salary and benefits

Opening date: 08/04/2026

Closing date: midnight 21/04/2026

Introduction to role:

The Packaging Technician will carry out day-to-day packaging activities at the Dublin facility, ensuring that all work is completed safely, in line with approved Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP). This role plays a key part in protecting patient safety and product quality, while representing Alexion’s interests, objectives and policies in a professional and responsible manner. Working within a fast-paced environment, the Packaging Technician helps keep vital medicines moving to patients who depend on them!

Accountabilities:

Support and maintain up-to-date training on all relevant equipment, processes, facility and safety procedures, ensuring readiness for daily operations and inspections.

Execute routine packaging activities to meet production schedules, maintaining strong cGMP compliance and attention to detail.

Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement by identifying compliance or efficiency gaps and helping to implement practical solutions.

Take initiative in daily tasks, managing workload effectively and escalating issues when needed.

Assist with troubleshooting and resolving operational issues during packaging runs to minimise downtime and protect product quality.

Draft and revise standard operating procedures and master batch records, ensuring documentation is accurate, clear and compliant.

Participate in deviation investigations and support timely closure with robust root cause analysis and corrective actions.

Contribute to continuous improvement projects, from idea generation through to implementation of approved changes.

Support regulatory licensure activities, including preparation for and participation in agency inspections and internal audits.

Carry out any additional tasks or duties assigned by the Area Supervisor to support team and site objectives.

Essential Skills/Experience:

• Proven experience in Packaging Operations in a fast paced GMP environment.
• Ability to work within and adapt to complex electronic systems such as SAP, serialisation equipment/platforms.
• Good level of knowledge of regulatory and GMP requirements.
• Be energetic and flexible.
• Be a good team player.
• The duties of this role are generally conducted in a pharmaceutical packaging environment. As is typical of a pharmaceutical packaging-based role, employees must be able, with or without an accommodation to: frequently lift/carry 15/30 pounds unassisted/assisted; stand for prolonged periods of time; walk and move for prolonged periods of time; gown/degown PPE; use a computer with a keyboard and mouse; collaborate with others; maintain general availability during shift hours.

Desirable Skills/Experience:

• A proven track record of delivering or contributing to improvement activities in previous roles, such as process optimisation, waste reduction or efficiency gains.
• Experience participating in cross-functional or “side” teams, for example Safety Teams, Quality Teams or OEE-focused groups, demonstrating engagement beyond core responsibilities.
• A third level qualification in a scientific or engineering discipline, or equivalent experience, which supports understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing principles.

At AstraZeneca’s Rare Disease unit, work connects directly to people living with rare and devastating conditions, turning complex science into meaningful treatments that can change lives. Colleagues collaborate across disciplines in an environment that combines the agility of a biotech with the reach and resources of a global biopharma, encouraging learning, innovation and personal growth while staying grounded in integrity and real patient stories.

Apply now to help deliver life-changing medicines to those who need them most!

Date Posted

08-Apr-2026

Closing Date

21-Apr-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.