Senior Bioprocess Associate

MSD Ireland; Swords; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Bioprocess Associate to join their innovative manufacturing team. This role offers the chance to work in a cutting-edge facility dedicated to producing high-quality drug substances. You will engage in batch operations, uphold safety and quality standards, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. If you are passionate about making a difference in healthcare and thrive in a collaborative environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you to impact the future of healthcare.

Qualifications

• 3-6 years of relevant experience in drug substance manufacturing.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and independently.

Responsibilities

• Support manufacturing operations to meet KPIs and compliance.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives and maintain GMP standards.

Skills

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Leadership

Continuous Improvement

Education

Degree in Science

Lean Six Sigma Certification

Tools

SOPs

Electronic Batch Records

Job description

Job Description

A fantastic and exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Bioprocess Associate at Dublin Biologics, our new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility for commercial large-scale drug substance biotech production.

The Manufacturing Biotech Associate will work in a self-directed shift team to deliver batch operations successfully, identify and resolve issues to ensure the site can deliver for our patients, within a culture that supports Quality, EHS, Learning, and Continuous Improvement.

What You Will Do

Bring energy, knowledge, innovation, and leadership to carry out the following:

• Work with manufacturing operations, Automation/CSV teams to facilitate proficient operations of the biotech manufacturing facility.
• Support operations to meet key performance indicators (KPIs) such as EHS metrics, Production Plan, OEE, compliance, and team training.
• Execute commercial manufacturing processes according to work instructions and SOPs.
• Work as part of a dedicated process team, demonstrating flexibility and teamwork.
• Assist and support maintenance, engineering, quality, or other colleagues as needed.
• Maintain expertise and knowledge of manufacturing processes and equipment through ongoing training.
• Coordinate with other groups to ensure effective planning aligned with the manufacturing process plan.
• Generate and update SOPs/Electronic Batch Records.
• Adhere to Right First-Time principles.
• Escalate issues appropriately.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain high standards of safety and GMP compliance.
• Apply past experiences to problem-solving activities.
• Participate in internal audits and risk assessments.
• Lead by example through coaching and mentoring on MPS systems skills.

Qualifications and Experience

To excel in this role, you should have:

• A degree in Science, Quality, or Technical fields.
• 3-6 years of relevant experience.
• Preference for Lean Six Sigma certification.
• Experience in a highly regulated drug substance manufacturing environment is essential.
• Start-up experience in large-scale commercial drug substance facilities is desirable but not essential.
• Excellent understanding of downstream processing.
• The ability to work effectively both as part of a team and independently.

About the Company

We are committed to ‘Inventing for Life,’ placing the patient at the center of our efforts, and striving to find solutions for challenging healthcare needs. We value diversity and inclusion, believing that diverse ideas foster breakthrough innovation.

Join Us

If you are ready to invent solutions, impact the future of healthcare, and inspire your team, please apply today.

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