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Our revolutionary treatments for conditions like achondroplasia (the most common form of dwarfism), PKU (phenylketonuria), CLN2, a form of Batten disease, and a number of forms of MPS (mucopolysaccharidosis) offer new possibilities for patients and families who previously had few, if any, available options. More recently, with the close of the Amicus acquisition, our portfolio has expanded to include therapies for Fabry disease and Pompe disease, expanding our ability to reach more people living with rare genetic conditions.\nOur success comes from our unwavering commitment to excellence, our deep understanding of patient needs, our scientific expertise, and our world-class manufacturing capabilities. At the heart of BioMarin is a dedicated team of the brightest minds in the industry working together to deliver innovative therapies to patients and families around the world. \nAbout Technical Operations \nBioMarin’s Technical Operations group is responsible for creating our drugs for use in clinical trials and for scaling production of those drugs for the commercial market. These engineers, technicians, scientists and support staff build and maintain BioMarin’s cutting-edge manufacturing processes and sites, provide quality assurance and quality control to ensure we meet regulatory standards, and procure the needed goods and services to support manufacturing and coordinating the worldwide movement of our drugs to patients.\nManufacturing Apprentice\nShanbally, Ringaskiddy, Cork\nClosing Date - 4th December 2026\nThis 2 year program which will commence in Autumn 2027 combines workplace learning onsite with BioMarin in Shanbally, Ringaskiddy, with academic studies at Munster Technological University (MTU), leading to a Level 6 Higher Certificate of Engineering in Manufacturing Engineering.\nThis is an exciting opportunity to be part of the BioMarin Drug Substance Manufacturing team and work in a fast-paced, collaborative, and supportive environment where learning, growth and development is endless. Throughout your apprenticeship a senior member of the Team will be your mentor, providing guidance and development opportunities throughout your journey with BioMarin.\nThis apprenticeship was designed with close alignment to the current needs of the Irish manufacturing industry therefore providing invaluable experience to the apprentice and increasing BioMarin’s pipeline of STEM2D (Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths, Manufacturing and Design) talent.\nOn successful completion, the Manufacturing Apprentice will be awarded with a Bachelor of Engineering in Manufacturing Engineering (Apprenticeship), Level 6.\nThe Apprentice Manufacturing Biotechnician reports to a Manufacturing Operations Team Lead and is responsible for supporting all aspects of the production process in a GMP compliant manner.\nKEY RESPONSIBILITIES\nDevelop knowledge of GMP standards and equipment operation.\nLearn manufacturing best practices and develop skills required to manufacturing high quality drug substance in accordance with GMP and safety requirements.\nProvide support to the on-site drug substance manufacturing personnel in daily routine and non-routine tasks.\nPerforming all aspects of biologic manufacturing including cell culture growth, harvest, filtration product capture, chromatography, ultra-filtration, raw material dispensing, media and buffer preparation, filling, and preparation of product for transportation.\nSupport in the performing continuous monitoring and control of cell culture and purification processes including in process sampling and testing per approved procedures.\nSupporting investigation and resolution of process investigations\nAssisting with writing, review and revision of manufacturing documentation as necessary. (e.g. batch records, standard operating procedures, etc.)\nEnsuring that personal training requirements are completed in compliance with site procedures.\nUsing manufacturing control systems to execute and monitor processing steps.\nEnsuring that housekeeping standards in manufacturing facility are maintained to a very high standard at all times. Cleaning and sanitization of the manufacturing facility as required.\nOther duties as assigned.\nWho can apply?\nApplicants that have achieved at least Grade 06 in 5 Leaving Certificate subjects, including Mathematics, English and preferably one Technical / Science subject with a minimum of 250 CAO points is required.\nApplications also open to those completing their Leaving Certificate in June 2027.\nWhat awaits you at BioMarin?\nThis is a fantastic opportunity to work with a leading-edge Biopharmaceutical company who, through focusing on genetic diseases, gives its employees the opportunity to truly impact and transform patient’s lives.\nCompetitive salary with annual increases (Earn while you learn!)\nAnnual bonus\nOnsite gym\nFree car parking\nSubsidised canteen\nNote: This description is not intended to be all-inclusive, or a limitation of the duties of the position. 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