Role Summary
We are seeking a proactive and technically skilled Facilities & Lab Support Technician to provide maintenance and vendor coordination support across our GMP and R&D facilities. This role is ideal for candidates with a trade qualification, a technical or science degree, or relevant experience in equipment maintenance, laboratory operations, and contractor oversight.
Key Responsibilities:
Maintenance & Technical Support
Support the diagnosis and arrange repair minor mechanical and electrical faults.
Participate in root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs).
Vendor Management & Coordination
- Liaise with third-party vendors for lab equipment servicing, calibration, and repairs.
- Request quotations, schedule service visits, and ensure vendor compliance with GMP and safety procedures.
- Track service activity, documentation, and follow-up actions via the CMMS system.
Operational & Compliance Support
- Support audits, equipment onboarding and decommissioning, and adherence to change control protocols.
- Maintain up-to-date equipment records and ensure alignment with calibration and maintenance schedules
Safety & Compliance
- Ensure all work is conducted in line with EHS, GMP, and GLP standards.
- Promote a strong culture of quality, safety, and continuous improvement.
- Contribute to safety reporting and investigations, ensuring completion of corrective actions.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and training programs to stay updated on technological advancements and compliance requirements.
Experience & Qualifications:
Essential
- Science/engineering degree, or demonstrable relevant experience. Trade qualification (mechanical or electrical) is a benefit.
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in a technical, maintenance, or lab support role.
- Experience managing vendors and coordinating technical service activities.
- Familiarity with CMMS systems and equipment calibration/PM planning.
Preferred
- Experience working in GMP, GLP, or regulated laboratory environments.
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Proficiency in MS Office and digital documentation tools.
Work Environment:
- Fast-paced R&D and GMP environment, requiring flexibility, responsiveness and a comprehension of where compliance and regulation is applicable.
- Work may require shifts, including some evenings, weekends, or on-call availability as needed.
Personal Characteristics
- Advanced organisational and communication skills with the ability to prioritise and meet set deadlines.
- Flexible and able to adapt within a changing and multi-disciplinary environment.
- Enjoys working in a highly collaborative and dynamic environment, where integrity and teamwork are highly valued.
- Good decision maker and ability to work on own initiative
How to apply
Suitable candidates should submit a CV and a Cover Letter by close of business 11th July 2025
APC/VLE is committed to the principle of equal opportunity for all employees. All employment decisions at APC/VLE are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to gender, ethnicity, age, religious belief, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, or any other status protected by Irish law.
Similar vacancies arising in the coming 6 months may be filled from this group of applicants.