MS&T Scientist

MS&T Scientist - Downstream

An opportunity for a Manufacturing Science and Technology (MS&T) Specialist has arisen in a state-of-the-art Biologics facility in West Dublin.

The successful candidate will be responsible for contributing to the overall running of the MS&T Bioprocess Laboratory and working across site as part of a diverse and interdisciplinary team to build capability and knowledge in the manufacture of biologics for the site.

Responsibilities:

• Plan and execute analytical testing to support USP-DSP scale-down model establishments, satellite runs and investigation/improvement studies in the MS&T lab
  
  
• Plan and execute DSP laboratory studies (i.e. chromatography runs, filter assessments)
  
  
• Support the transfer of analytical methods into the MS&T laboratory.
  
  
• Provide specialist analytical support to the site and the network for non-routine analysis and troubleshooting.
  
  
• Experimental design, execution, data analysis and interpretation.
  
  
• Author and review standard operating procedures and technical reports
  
  
• Supporting multidisciplinary teams (MS&T, quality, analytics, regulatory) for process improvement and troubleshooting.
  
  
• Assuring effective application of Lean SixSigma and Change Management tools in the Analytical Sciences group by:
  
  
• Facilitating problem solving & risk assessment (FMEA) projects/meeting.
  
  
• Making problems visible and striving for continuous improvement.
  
  
• Serving as an analytical specialist during internal audits and external inspections/audits.
  
  Educational and experience requirements
  
  
• Bachelor of Science degree qualification with minimum 5 years of experience, Master of Science degree qualification with minimum of 3 years experience,
  
  
• 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 but also on own initiative as well.
  
  
• Ability to think logically and be proactive under pressure.
  
  
• Effective communicator and deep technical expertise in science.
  
  
• Proven ability around working cross functionally, focusing on meeting and tracking to schedules and embracing an interdependent work culture.
  
  
• Experience working in a GMP / regulated environment is desirable.
  
  
• Organisation Skills – Ability to manage multiple priorities and know when to escalate issues for resolution.
  
  For more information and a full job spec forward your CV in the strictest confidence to (email address removed)