Technical Services Scientist
On behalf of their Client, Kenny-Whelan & Associates are sourcing for a Technical Services Scientist to join a well established Life Sciences Company in Cork.
Contact : Carmel Synnott on email : or call on
This is a fabulous opportunity to support the Small Molecule part of the site working with Technical Services/Manufacturing Sciences (TS/MS).
Main duties and responsibilities:
1. Have a deep understanding of the laboratory model and a thorough knowledge of the process control strategy and its implementation in the manufacturing environment
2. Provide technical support for the commercialization and technology transfer of new processes into the operations/manufacturing environment
3. Be the expert on the process chemistry and overall molecule control strategy, including development history, impurity generation and rejection etc. Ensure maintenance of control strategy through lifecycle
4. Transferring new processes/technology to plant/site
5. Be familiar with and capable of executing a robust lab model for new or existing products
6. Build technical expertise in the area of responsibility and demonstrate strong data-driven decision-making and problem-solving capabilities.
7. Ensure the process is in-control, capable, compliant and maintained in a validated state through continual monitoring.
8. Support busy production environment by raising deviations and leading root cause analysis on manufacturing issues
9. Lead and raise change controls to support a busy production environment
Education:
10. Minimum MSc in Chemistry (Organic / Synthetic / Medicinal / Analytical)
11. 3 years experience in pharmaceutical / biotech industry
·Advanced Ms Office Suite
Experience:
12. Strong sense of customer focus and teamwork
13. Demonstrated flexibility and willingness to take on different job tasks
14. Self-motivated/ proactive approach with the ability to work without close supervision
15. Commitment to meet deadlines
16. ‘Right first time’ attitude`
17. Good planning and organisation skills essential
18. Excellent attention to detail, be able to use your own initiative and be able to communicate/collaborate effectively at all levels.
All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence
Kenny-Whelan Contact:
For further information please contact Carmel Synnott on or send your updated CV to