Process Chemist
SK biotek Ireland, a SK pharmteco company, is a global Contract Development & Manufacturing Company with state-of-the-art facilities in Korea and Ireland. We are part of the wider SK Holdings group with revenues of $88 billion. Our mission is to 'make what matters', from grams to tonnes. The Swords Campus has led the way in the development, scale-up and commercial manufacture of highly potent Chemical Intermediates and Active Pharmaceuticals Ingredients (APIs) for over 60 years.
Current Need:
SK biotek Ireland are currently seeking to recruit a Process Chemist within the small-scale plant operations. This is shift role working on a four shift cycle supporting a 24/7 world-class manufacturing organisation. The Process Chemist will be responsible for the manufacture of APIs and Intermediates, including the technical transfer and validation of new chemical processes.
Position Description:
* Perform batch manufacturing, cleaning, validation, troubleshooting and support Operational Excellence and other department projects as appropriate.
* Ensure plant operations are executed in a safe manner and to expected cGMP standards.
* Work on New Product Introductions collaborating with R&D and other departments as appropriate
* Supporting business development with plant tours for potential customers.
* Participate on site emergency response team (if called upon).
* Responsible for carrying out real time data entry and transactions for operations within the shift, e.g. SAP, IT & Delta V systems
* Ensuring the plant is in an audit ready state and that all documentation is completed to expected cGMP standards.
* Meeting plant key performance indicators such as throughput, yield, safety, quality and changeover targets.
Minimum Requirements:
* Have a degree in Chemistry/Chemical Engineering or other science discipline and/or previous experience (4 + years) working within the pharmaceutical industry. API/small molecule experience a significant advantage
* Possess good interpersonal and communication skills, with a proven ability to troubleshoot and problem solve
* Have strong collaborative skills with an ability to work effectively in a team environment or on one's own initiative without close supervision
* Previous experience in the scale-up or tech transfer of new products would be an advantage
* Have an Operational Excellence certification (yellow, green, black belt) would be an advantage
* Have creativity to identify improvement opportunities and the initiative to see them through.
Why choose a career at SK biotek?
* A chance to work with a world leader in contract development and manufacturing in a fast-paced, dynamic and growing company.
* Excellent opportunities for career enhancement and personal development
* Competitive base salary & shift allowance
* Annual bonus linked to base salary
* A well-established further education program.
* Pension scheme
* Private health insurance