Pfizer Ireland Pharmaceuticals Unlimited Company Posted August 18, 2026

Process Technician (11-Month Contract)

Grange Castle, Ireland Full time
Manufacturing & CMC

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About this opportunity

Process Technician (11-Month Contract)

About the Opportunity

We are currently hiring Process Technicians for our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility at Pfizer, Grange Castle.

This is an 11-month contract position with CPL as the employer, with the role based onsite as part of the Pfizer team.

This is an excellent opportunity to begin or grow your career within the biopharmaceutical industry, with comprehensive hands-on training, structured onboarding, and ongoing support from experienced team members. You will gain valuable technical exposure in a highly regulated and innovative manufacturing environment while contributing directly to life-changing medicines.

About Pfizer Grange Castle

The Pfizer Grange Castle facility comprises of 1.1 million square feet of buildings located on a 90-acre site. Our products are produced across a range of Technologies including large scale mammalian cell culture, protein purification, vaccines conjugation, pegylation and aseptic syringe-filling technologies.

About the Role: 

You will be directly involved in the manufacturing of our products, ensuring that they meet all specifications for safety, potency, and efficacy. You will work within the guidelines of cGMP to ensure conformance with all regulatory requirements and site SOP’s, while assisting in the improvement of all current processes through our Continuous Improvement Program.

Assist in maintaining a safety orientated culture, cGMP compliant work environment always.

Perform initial troubleshooting of issues identified during routing operations.

Assist with the investigation of operational deviations through Quality System, engaging with relevant functions as appropriate.

Training and mentoring of colleagues.

Provide input into the creation and maintenance of area SOPs and batch records.

Use Lean tools as part of daily operations (e.g., Method 1, 5S) to optimise efficiency and drive culture of Continuous Improvement and Zero Defects.

Assist in facility start up, installation and validation activities to support the introduction of new products

Training & Development

At Pfizer, we are committed to your growth and success. In this role, you will benefit from:

Hands-on practical training in manufacturing processes and equipment

Structured onboarding programme to support your transition into the role

Ongoing coaching and mentoring from experienced team members

Exposure to industry-leading technologies and best practices

Opportunity to build a strong foundation for a long-term career in Biopharmaceutical Industry.

Shift Pattern

This role operates on a 24/7 shift pattern and includes a shift allowance.

​Shifts on a rotating 4-cycle, 3 Cycle, 2 Cycle schedule (days and nights)

Essential Requirements

A successful Leaving Certificate (or equivalent) is required as the minimum qualification.

Ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment

Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills

Good communication and interpersonal skills

Flexibility and willingness to work shift patterns.

Nice to Have

Experience in pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical manufacturing (not essential)

Exposure to SOPs, batch records, or manufacturing systems (e.g., DeltaV, Unicorn)

Knowledge of Lean tools such as Standard Work, 5S, or Method 1

Why this role could be right for you?

Gain hands-on experience in a world-class pharmaceutical manufacturing site

Receive full training and structured support

Work in a collaborative, high-performing team environment

Build valuable experience that can open doors to future opportunities

Location

Full onsite at Pfizer Grange castle Facility

Additional Information

In order to be considered for this position in Ireland you need to be legally eligible to work in Ireland.

Please note there is no relocation support available for this position

How to apply

Make a difference today, all suitable candidates should apply with CV below.  We are looking forward to hearing from you!

Purpose

Breakthroughs that change patients' lives... At Pfizer we are a patient centric company, guided by our four values: courage, joy, equity and excellence. Our breakthrough culture lends itself to our dedication to transforming millions of lives.

Digital Transformation Strategy

One bold way we are achieving our purpose is through our company wide digital transformation strategy. We are leading the way in adopting new data, modelling and automated solutions to further digitize and accelerate drug discovery and development with the aim of enhancing health outcomes and the patient experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is crucial to building a successful business. As an employer, Pfizer is committed to celebrating this, in all its forms – allowing for us to be as diverse as the patients and communities we serve. Together, we continue to build a culture that encourages, supports and empowers our employees.

Disability Inclusion

Our mission is unleashing the power of all our people and we are proud to be a disability inclusive employer, ensuring equal employment opportunities for all candidates. We encourage you to put your best self forward with the knowledge and trust that we will make any reasonable adjustments to support your application and future career. Your journey with Pfizer starts here!


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Manufacturing

Job details

Seniority
Not listed
Function
Manufacturing & CMC
Therapeutic area
Not listed
Location
Grange Castle, Ireland
Employment type
Full time

How this role compares

Computed from every other active Manufacturing & CMC role in our database, not just this employer's listings.

We currently track 1954 comparable Manufacturing & CMC roles across 129 biopharma companies.

1954Comparable roles tracked
1820Currently active
129Companies hiring similar roles
49Countries represented

Salary context

569 of 1954 peers report a salary range (USD, annualized)

Peers share this role's job function. This posting doesn't list a seniority level, so peers aren't narrowed by seniority either -- the range below may span more levels than usual.

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Lowest disclosed · Senior Scientist II – CMC Developmental Sciences · AbbVie $0/hr – $0/hr (≈ $0–$0/yr)
Highest disclosed · Technical Operator, Packaging - 2nd Shift · Mylan Technologies, Inc. $37,000/yr – $800,000/yr
Peer group range $0 – $418,500 (median $129,125)

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United States994
India120
Germany108
Singapore79
France77
Ireland73

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Seniority mix

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Senior276
Manager214
Associate104
Principal86
Associate Director68
Director65
Senior Director28
Intern/Fellow/Postdoc13
Executive/VP5

Therapeutic area mix

6 of 1954 peers have a known therapeutic area; the rest are genuinely unlabeled, not hidden

Vaccines & Infectious Disease5
Oncology1

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