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Job Function:
Supply Chain Manufacturing
Job Sub Function:
Manufacturing Assembly
Job Category:
Professional
All Job Posting Locations:
Ringaskiddy, Cork, Ireland
Job Description:
ROLE TITLE: Graduate Manufacturing Process Specialist
START DATE: September 2026
LOCATION: Cork, Ireland
ABOUT THE JOHNSON & JOHNSON GRADUATE PROGRAMME:
The Graduate Programme is a collaborative programme across the Johnson & Johnson Campus Ireland Sites. It is aimed at high potential individuals who, when given the right tools, are empowered to proactively take responsibility, effect change and make a positive contribution to their teams and the business.
THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO:
* Develop relevant technical skills within their area of expertise.
* Experience cross functional exposure both on site and within Campus Ireland.
* Participate in regular one to ones and feedback to support your on-going development.
* Engage in personal development and effectiveness training.
* Develop influencing & communication skills.
* Gain Project Management experience.
* Learn new and innovative technologies.
* Gain exposure to Senior Management Team.
* Participate in continuous professional development program with a recognised qualification.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Reporting to Operations Manager, this position is responsible for representing operations on capital project teams and supporting first line troubleshooting of the day-to-day activities within Operations - These activities include but are not confined to:
ORGANISATIONAL INTERFACES:
Interface at (Team Leader, Manager and Director level) with all site departments, Operations and Maintenance.
Contact with Engineering, Quality, Logistics, OTS, Validation and Training departments.
Contact with other J&J Innovative Medicine sites. Be conscious of internal customers to Manufacturing department and be cognoscente of their requirements.
ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES
* Monitoring and troubleshooting of the manufacturing process and equipment issues and process optimization.
* Monitoring and reporting of process performance using statistical process control
* Troubleshooting of DCS (e.g Delta V) and PLC control systems.
* Investigating and resolving issues raised within the Manufacturing Department.
* Participate in/ Lead Cross Functional teams when required.
* Support of Commissioning and Qualification activities.
* Preparation and updating of Batch Records, Procedures and Work Instructions.
* Provide process and equipment related training as required within the Manufacturing Department.
* Completion of assigned tasks to support manufacture of quality biomedicines in accordance with cGMP and EHS requirements.
* Completion of all documentation in compliance with site procedures and GDP.
* Lead, support and participate in commissioning and qualification activities both current and future projects (and annual re-qualification activities.
* Prioritize and schedule activities to support business needs and to meet requirements of Master Production Schedule.
* Support ongoing studies by Validation, OTS and other support functions.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Essential:
* Minimum bachelor's level degree in either Microbiology, Biochemistry, Pharmacy, Biotechnology, Science, Engineering or equivalent.
* A recent graduate (2025 or due to graduate in 2026)
* Experience of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
* Experience of SAP, LIM's and/or other business systems.
* 6-Sigma/Kepner-Tregoe or similar problem solving/decision making methodology training
* Excellent interpersonal skills.
* Ability to operate as part of a team is critical.
* Customer focus.
* Innovative.
* Mechanical/Technical aptitude.
* Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
* Attention to detail.
Desirable:
Knowledge/experience in:
* A GMP regulated environment.
* Cell culture or purification processes.
* Project / New equipment installation.
* Process engineering
* DCS (e.g. Delta V), SCADA and PLC systems