You can get a job in pharma without previous industry experience or a science or engineering qualification
Join over 1,600 other people both old and young including:
- Homemakers
- Self Employed
- Working Parents with (young) kids
- Restaurants/Hospitality – Chef, Cook, Restaurant Manager, etc
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- Manufacturing – Production Operator, Assembler, Packaging, etc
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- Warehouse – All Warehouse Workers
- Sales/Business – Retail Sales, Pharma Sales, Business, Accountants, Finance, etc
- Other – Farmers, Designers, Architects, Airline Staff, Beauty/Hair Saloon etc
What operator, operative, team member and assembler roles could I retrain for?
STEP 1, Take this “Conversion Course” to retrain for the following roles.
- Process Operator – Works in a pharmaceutical manufacturing plant. Some companies call this role:
- BioProcess Operator
- BioProcess Manufacturing Operator
- Chemical Process Operator
- Cleanroom Operator
- Manufacturing Operator – Works in a medical device manufacturing plant. Some companies call this role:
- Manufacturing Team Member
- Manufacturing Operative
- Product Assembler
- Production Operator
- Production Operative
- Production Team Member
- Packaging Operator – Works in both pharmaceutical and medical device plants. Some companies call this role:
- Packaging Operative
- Warehouse Operator
Entry-level salaries €31,0000 – €41,000 plus overtime, bonuses and allowances.
(Based on Irish job data)
STEP 2, If you want to go beyond operator roles into technician, quality assurance, or validation roles and beyond take our AWARD-WINNING 37-week level 7 Certificate in eBioPharmachem program to give yourself a competitive edge, get more senior jobs with a higher salary and get a university qualification from Technological University Dublin Ireland.
Typical roles:
- Process Technician
- Chemical Process Technician
- BioProcess Technician
- BioProcess Associate
- Manufacturing Technician
- Production Technician
And with more experience
- Quality Assurance Specialist
- Documentation Specialist
- Validation Technician
- CQV Technician
- Production Supervisor
Salary-wise, you can earn anywhere from €6,000 to €25,000 more per year compared to operator roles.
Over 25 years, that can really add up.
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This 2-module program will teach you exactly what you need to get your first job
Module 1 – Manufacturing Safe Medicines and Medical Devices (GMP) (Weeks 1-12)
After you complete this module:
- You’ll be able to talk to employers with confidence about the systems and processes used in pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturing and about the rules and regulations that you need to follow.
- You’ll have enough technical knowledge and understanding of the quality culture necessary to work in this environment.
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You’ll have the written communications skills to write reports and reference source material in a manner consistent with the professional norms of this industry.
Module 2 – Advanced Job Hunting For the Pharma Industry (Weeks 13-16)
After you complete this module:
- You’ll know about your local BioPharma/MedTech manufacturing industry in detail and where the jobs are.
- You’ll know which jobs you’d be perfect for and where to find them.
- You’ll be able to assess your own skill set and know how to sell that to employers.
- You’ll know what employers expect from your application and from a job interview.
- You’ll be able to follow a step-by-step process to find, apply and successfully interview for your first job in this industry.
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There are over 212 Pharma and Med Device Factories in Ireland employing 73,000 people
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Common Questions About the BioPharma/MedTech Industry
Why Choose a Pharmaceutical Career?
Job Descriptions and Salaries
Common Questions About the BioPharma/MedTech Industry
Why Choose a Pharmaceutical Career?
Job Descriptions and Salaries
