Senior Bioprocess Associate

Merck Gruppe - MSD Sharp & Dohme; Swords; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits a Senior Bioprocess Associate at a leading biopharmaceutical company. This role involves working in a self-directed team to ensure efficient batch operations, maintaining compliance with quality and safety standards. You will leverage your expertise in downstream processing and problem-solving to contribute to the success of a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility. Join a diverse and inclusive environment where your innovative ideas can make a real impact on healthcare solutions. If you're ready to drive change and inspire your team, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3-6 years of experience in drug substance manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of GMP compliance and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Support operations to meet KPIs and execute manufacturing processes.
• Maintain high standards of safety and compliance at all times.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Downstream Processing

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Education

Degree in Science/Quality/Technical

Job description

Job Description

A fantastic and exciting opportunity has arisen for aSenior Bioprocess Associateat Dublin Biologics, our new state of Manufacture of Commercial Large-Scale Drug Substance Biotech facility.

The Manufacturing Biotech Associate will work in a manufacturingself-directedshift team to deliver batch operations successfully, identify and resolve issues in order to allow the site to deliver for our patients in a culture that supports Quality,EHS,LearningandContinuous improvement.

What you will do:

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

• Work with the manufacturing operations group, the Automation/CSV reps to facilitate proficient operations of the Biotech facility manufacturing facility.

• Support Operations team to consistently deliver on specific area Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), e.g. EHS metrics, Production Plan, OEE, compliance and team training.

• Execute commercial manufacturing processes according to established work instructionsand Standard Operating Procedures.

• Work as part of a dedicated process team where flexibility and teamwork are a key requirement

• Provide assistanceand/or support maintenance, engineering, quality or other colleagues as requested.

• Maintain a high level of personal expertise and working knowledge of all aspects of the manufacturing process and process equipment through continuous training and development.

• Liaise with other groups and individuals to ensure planning of tasks is effective and linked into the manufacturing process plan.

• Generate and update SOPs/Electronic Batch Records.

• Adhere to Right First-Time principles.

• Escalate issues as appropriate to manager/designee.

• Be an advocate for continuous improvement.

• Maintain/ support a high standard of safety /GMP compliance at all times.

• Determine solutions by referencing relevant past experiences as part of problem-solving activities.

• Participate in internal audit programs and risk assessment compliance activity.

• Lead by example through coaching & mentoring on MPS systems skill transfer.

In order to excel in this role, you will more than likely have:

• Degree qualification(Science/Quality/Technical).
• 3-6 years’ experience
• Preference Lean Six Sigma
• Experience in a highly regulated drug substance manufacturing environment is essential.
• Start-up experience inalarge-scalecommercialdrugsubstance facility desirable but not essential.
• Excellent understanding of DownstreamProcessing
• Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative in a constructive manner

As a company, we are committed to ‘Inventing for Life’ in all that we do. We keep the patient at the very heart of all that we do and strive to find solutions and treatments for some of the world’s most challenging healthcare needs.

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment.

So, if you are ready to:

Invent solutions to meet unmet healthcare needs, Impact the future by driving one of the world’s leading healthcare companies, and inspire your team to reach their full potential and push the boundaries of science and technology, please apply today.

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

VISA Sponsorship:

Travel Requirements:

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

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Job Posting End Date:

05/21/2025

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Requisition ID:R348487