Downstream Equipment Specialist role at GE HealthCare. Execute manufacturing activities, operate & maintain downstream bioprocessing equipment in a GMP environment. Diploma in Engineering/Sciences, shift work, meticulous attention to detail req. #Biomanufacturing #Downstream #GMP #EntryLevelJobs #PharmaJobs #GEHealthCare
Launch Your Career in Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing: Downstream Equipment Specialist
Job Description Summary
As an Equipment Specialist for Downstream operations, you will play a vital role in producing life-saving pharmaceutical products. You will execute assigned manufacturing activities according to the production schedule, ensuring strict compliance with GMP regulations, safety guidelines, and operating procedures. This is an excellent entry point into the world of advanced biomanufacturing.
Key Responsibilities: Execute with Precision & Care
You will be hands-on with critical downstream bioprocessing equipment, ensuring smooth, compliant, and efficient production.
- GMP Execution: Perform all assigned manufacturing activities (equipment preparation, sterilization, in-process controls) in strict compliance with GMP, safety, and environmental instructions.
- Equipment & Facility Stewardship: Properly clean, prepare, and sterilize production equipment and rooms. Maintain excellent housekeeping (5S) in the production area.
- Operational Support: Manage consumables supply, perform daily equipment/room checks, and execute complex equipment setups and changeovers.
- Problem-Solving & Training: Provide first-level support for equipment issues and participate in on-the-job training for equipment operators.
- Documentation: Conduct timely batch record review and adhere to Good Documentation Practice (GDP).
Who You Are: The Meticulous Operator
You are detail-oriented, technically inclined, and thrive in a structured, process-driven environment.
Essential Requirements:
- Minimum Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Bioprocess) or Sciences (Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Chemistry).
- Proficient in English (both written and verbal for documentation and communication).
- No prior experience is required – comprehensive training will be provided. Relevant experience is an added advantage.
- High level of conscientiousness, care, and attention to detail for documentation, order, and cleanliness.
- Ability to develop technical and process understanding for effective troubleshooting.
- Must be willing and able to work in rotating shifts.
Desirable Requirements & Skills:
- Team player with a constructive, flexible, and solution-oriented attitude.
- Understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles.
- Knowledge of GMP and general Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) practices.
- Skills in assembly, equipment handling, and a strong sense of responsibility for your own work.
Why Build Your Career as an Equipment Specialist at GE HealthCare?
1. Foundational Role in Global Health
- Your work directly contributes to the manufacturing of pharmaceutical products that improve patient lives worldwide.
- Gain hands-on experience with state-of-the-art downstream bioprocessing equipment (e.g., chromatography skids, filtration systems).
2. Structured Training & Career Pathway
- Enter the pharmaceutical industry with full training provided—no prior experience needed.
- Build a solid foundation in GMP manufacturing, opening doors to advanced technical or supervisory roles.
3. Professional & Safety-First Culture
- Work in a highly regulated environment that values quality, safety, and precision above all.
- Be part of a team that encourages continuous improvement (Lean) and collaborative problem-solving.
Ready to Start Your Hands-On Career in Pharma Manufacturing?
If you are a diligent graduate with a technical or science diploma, eager to learn and contribute to meaningful work in a world-class manufacturing setting, we encourage you to apply.
Apply now for the Downstream Equipment Specialist position.
