Process Technician Apprentice
- Ireland - Dublin - Grange Castle
Process Technician Apprenticeship
Are you looking to kick start a career as a Process Technician and get an education while getting paid?!
If so, Pfizer Grange Castle has an apprenticeship opportunity within a state-of-the-art Biopharmaceutical manufacturing plant for you!
In partnership with the Irish MedTech Association & IBEC our Engineering network within Pfizer Grange Castle we are seeking candidates for a Process Technician Apprenticeship. This is a 2-year program combining part time learning and work placement, leading to attainment of Higher Cert (Level 6) in Bio Process and Chemical Process Technician.
This programme includes both technical and academic content with a key focus on manufacturing. This is an opportunity to join a world class facility who is dedicated to bringing therapies that will significantly improve patients’ lives.
We are looking for an Apprentice Process Technician to join our team, this role will support manufacturing operations by assisting with routine production activities, including equipment preparation, material handling, in‑process checks, basic equipment verification. The role includes supporting sampling activities, preparation of materials or solutions for manufacturing use, stock control, and maintenance of production equipment and tools.
This role is an on the job, off the job learning.
You will be required to attend college for 15 weeks block release at TU Dublin
You will return to Pfizer for 9 months. When onsite in Pfizer Grange Castle, you will work on a Shift Pattern which may include Days & Nights. This will be discussed in advance!
About the Role and Responsibilities:
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 current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) to ensure conformance with all regulatory requirements and site Standard Operation Procedures (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.
- Provide input into the creation and maintenance of area SOPs and batch records.
- Preparation of materials for batches and batch manufacture of bio pharmaceutical products.
- 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
- This is a shift-based role (For 24/7 Operations), Day and Night shifts.
Candidate requirements:
- Minimum Leaving Certificate.
- Have a passion for Science and/or Technology, Engineering.
- Demonstrate a strong work ethic.
- Work well as part of a team.
- Self-motivated / self-starter
- Excellence in systems and practical applications.
- Have good time management & prioritisation skills
- Be committed to excellence in operational and compliance requirements
- Focused on process improvements within a structured environment.
- Willingness to learn and grow.
- Willing to do Shift Work.
- Willing to start September 2026
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!
Breakthroughs that change patients’ lives
Research confirms what intuition tells us: that purpose-driven companies perform better, are more innovative, attract and retain the best people, and know how to unleash the power of those people. Pfizer’s purpose—Breakthroughs that change patients' lives—fuels everything we do and reflects our passion for building on our legacy as one of the greatest contributors of good to the world.
Each word in our purpose has meaning and reflects the value we strive to bring to patients and society:
“Breakthroughs” - These are the innovations, scientific and commercial, that we seek to deliver every day. All colleagues, regardless of role, level or location, strive for breakthroughs every day.
“Change” - We want to do more than simply improve patients’ medical conditions; we want to dramatically change their lives for the better.
“Patients’ lives” - We consider not only patients, but everyone they touch—including their families, caregivers, and friends—and everything they love to do. It’s an intentionally holistic view.
Our purpose ensures that patients remain at the center of all we do. We live our purpose by sourcing the best science in the world; partnering with others in the healthcare system to improve access to our medicines; using digital technologies to enhance our drug discovery and development, as well as patient outcomes; and leading the conversation to advocate for pro-innovation/pro-patient policies.
Every decision we make and every action we take is done with the patient in mind—and to nurture an environment where breakthroughs can thrive.
Our Values
To fully realize Pfizer’s purpose, we have established a clear set of expectations regarding “what” we need to achieve for patients and “how” we will go about achieving those goals.
The “how” is represented by four simple, powerful values—courage, excellence, equity, and joy—that define our company and our culture.
Courage: Breakthroughs start by challenging convention, especially in the face of uncertainty or adversity. This happens when we think big, speak up, and are decisive.
Excellence: We can only change patients’ lives when we perform at our best together. This happens when we focus on what matters, agree who does what, and measure our outcomes.
Equity: We believe that every person deserves to be seen, heard, and cared for. This happens when we are inclusive, act with integrity, and reduce healthcare disparities.
Joy: We give ourselves to our work, but it also gives to us. We find joy when we take pride, recognize one another, and have fun.
Pfizer Global Supply
Pfizer Global Supply proudly shoulders the responsibility of manufacturing and distributing our wide-ranging pharmaceutical products.
With an unwavering commitment to ensuring the availability and accessibility of these life-saving medications, we play a pivotal role in reaching patients, healthcare professionals, and markets across the globe.
Our network of state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities, strategically located distribution centers, and streamlined logistics systems enables us to deliver Pfizer's medicines with utmost efficiency and reliability, making a tangible difference in patients' lives worldwide.
Benefits at Pfizer
Pfizer offers competitive compensation and benefits programs designed to meet the diverse needs of our colleagues. Our Pay for Performance Philosophy and Practices reward colleagues based on the contributions they make to our business.
Our Competitive Benefits Programs help our colleagues by:
- Promoting Health and Wellness to help colleagues maintain and improve their physical and mental wellbeing. Pfizer offerings include health and disability insurance, preventative health programs, medical screenings, free or reduced-cost vaccinations, discounts on Pfizer products, mental health support, nutrition and fitness counseling and more.
- Strengthening Colleagues’ Financial Security by providing company contributions to retirement plans, life insurance and financial planning education to help colleagues achieve their financial goals.
- Providing Benefits and Time off for the Moments that Matter to ensure Pfizer colleagues have the time away from the office to recharge, recover and return to work as the best version of themselves. Vacation, Holiday time and Sick time are just the beginning, with a 12 week parental leave policy for both parents of a new born, 10 day of caregiver leave for those times when your family needs you whether it’s a child, spouse or parent, bereavement leave, and additional country-specific programs.
- And so much more, depending on your country and site, Pfizer offers childcare facilities or discount programs, on-site health and/or fitness centers, movement and mindfulness solutions, “Log in for your Day” work flexibility and so much more.
For U.S. based jobs, view an overview of Pfizer’s U.S. benefits program (opens in a new window)