ABOUT THE PROJECT
* Work Location: Dunboyne, Ireland
* Work model: On-site
* Contract type: 11 months temporary fixed-term contract
* Client: a global healthcare leader dedicated to improving health and well-being worldwide. The company focuses on innovative medicines, vaccines, and animal health products.
Work week is 39 hrs/week at each site. The only exception is Blackrock / Red Oak, where it is 37.5 hrs/week.
ABOUT THE ROLE
This role is part of the Manufacturing Science and Technology (MS&T) hub at our state-of-the-art, single-use, multi-product facility in Dunboyne.
The MS&T Scientist (Specialist) is responsible for contributing to the overall running of the MS&T Bioprocess Laboratory and working across the site as part of a diverse and interdisciplinary team to build capability and knowledge in the manufacture of biologics at Dunboyne.
Key responsibilities of the MS&T Scientist include:
* Planning and executing analytical testing to support USP-DSP scale-down model establishments, satellite runs, and investigation/improvement studies in the MS&T lab.
* Planning and executing DSP laboratory studies (i.e. chromatography runs, filter assessments).
* Supporting the transfer of analytical methods into the MS&T laboratory.
* Providing specialist analytical support to the site and the network for non-routine analysis and troubleshooting.
* Experimental design, execution, data analysis, and interpretation.
* Authoring and reviewing standard operating procedures and technical reports.
* Supporting multidisciplinary teams (MS&T, quality, analytics, regulatory) for process improvement and troubleshooting.
* Assuring effective application of Lean Six Sigma and Change Management tools in the Analytical Sciences group.
* Facilitating problem-solving & risk assessment (FMEA) projects/meetings.
* Making problems visible and striving for continuous improvement.
* Serving as an analytical specialist during internal audits and external inspections/audits.
* Supporting alignment and knowledge exchange with development organizations, other commercial nodes, and external manufacturing partners.
* Leading and coaching others to solve problems and take new perspectives on existing solutions with a desire to continuously learn, improve, and develop.
* Demonstrating excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, as well as influencing, collaboration skills, and teamwork ability to represent MS&T on global and interdisciplinary teams.
* Completing product robustness monitoring in partnership with global technical teams and providing leadership for investigations.
* Demonstrating a “safety first, quality always” mindset in all responsibilities.
ABOUT THE CANDIDATE
To be successful in this role, we’re seeking the following:
* Bachelor of Science degree qualification with a minimum of 5 years of experience, Master of Science degree qualification with a minimum of 3 years of experience, or PhD degree qualification (scientific discipline in biotechnology, biochemistry, pharmacy, process engineering, or equivalent).
* Technical expertise with biologics drug substance upstream and downstream operations, analytical testing, process development, and tech transfer.
* Proven ability to work as part of a team as well as on own initiative.
* Ability to think logically and be proactive under pressure.
* Effective communicator with deep technical expertise in science.
* Proven ability to work cross-functionally, focusing on meeting and tracking schedules and embracing an interdependent work culture.
* Experience working in a GMP/regulatory environment is desirable.
* Organizational skills – Ability to manage multiple priorities and know when to escalate issues for resolution.
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