Manufacturing Support Technician- The role is based in Malta

Founded in Athens in 2002, PharOS is a privately-owned pharmaceutical Company, developing and supplying generics value added products with a global portfolio. Our expertise covers all aspects of product development from API sourcing up to market release. We provide a broad portfolio of products and intellectual property to leading pharmaceutical companies.

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At PharOS, we have a high skilled workforce of more than 400 professionals. Biologists, Chemists, Pharmacists and Experts all focused on developing and placing in the market top quality generic and other value-added pharmaceuticals that improve the lives of patients to more than 98 countries. Our people are our core competitive advantage that helps us being one of the fastest growing pharmaceutical development companies in Europe. For PharOS our customers, are our partners Our aim is to extend the lifecycle of the product, as our people are able to provide an exceptional level of customer service and support, based on their expertise and professionalism.

PharOS is seeking for a Manufacturing Support Technician -
Malta Based (4 shift basis)
within the Engineering department as follows:

Role and Responsibilities

• Ensures that all manufacturing equipment is well maintained to the required standards in accordance with standard operating procedures and preventive maintenance schedules.
• Performs corrective maintenance on manufacturing equipment in the most efficient manner to ensure the shortest possible outage.
• Carries out and documents all maintenance activities on maintenance record sheets, work permits, log sheets and other relevant documents.
• Updates spare parts inventory records and source the necessary quotations thereby ensuring that adequate stocks of essential spare parts are in-house at all times.
• Actively participates in the design, procurement, training, installation, commissioning and qualification of new manufacturing equipment.
• Prepares and updates standard operating procedures, maintenance record sheets and other relevant documentation.
• Trains, supervises and accompanies outside contractors' personnel carrying out maintenance, servicing, installation or calibration works and thereby ensuring that work is carried out according to cGMP, EHS procedures and up to acceptable standards.
• Participates in in-house and external training sessions to ensure up-to-date knowledge of engineering procedures both in the pharmaceutical industry and in areas relevant to the aforementioned work areas.
• Participates actively in problem investigation and root cause analysis and ensure that assigned tasks in events, quality CAPA's and change controls are closed in the agreed timelines.

Experience & Qualification

• Advanced diploma in Manufacturing or equivalent qualification.
• Electricity installation, alteration, extension and certification of electrical wirings and fittings (Electrician authorisation - A and B).
• Experience in manufacturing equipment maintenance.
• Good communication skills in English.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work in a methodical and organized manner.
• Must have excellent troubleshooting skills and possess the ability to analyse problems rationally and provide solutions, if necessary, after consultation with
• immediate supervisor.
• Ability to demonstrate excellent people / communication skills.
• Ability to work unsupervised and on own initiative.

PharOS Ltd Offers

• Competitive remuneration package (including bonus based on performance)
• Private medical scheme
• Continuous training
• Friendly and challenging working environment
• Relocation package

PharOS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, or any other basis protected by applicable law, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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