PAT Specialist: Real-Time Process Analytics & Optimization

Organon LLC; Otterburn; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Organon is hiring a PAT Specialist to join our world class manufacturing site in Cramlington, Northumberland. As the site's subject matter expert for Process Analytical Technology (PAT), the PAT Specialist plays a key role in driving technical excellence, innovation, and robust manufacturing performance.

Working within the Pharmaceutical Technical Operations (PTO) team and in partnership with the global PAT network, this role ensures the effective generation, validation, and stewardship of

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Sciences, Analytical Chemistry, or Chemical Engineering required with applicable experience.
• Working knowledge of chemometrics methodologies is strongly preferred.
• Must be highly flexible and possesses relevant experience in working in an international and multidisciplinary environment and able to support the needs of reliable production and supply.
• Working knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) preferred and pharmaceutical production and development technologies.

Responsibilities

• Provide PAT support for inline production, including NIR spectroscopy, in process testing, and real time release.
• Deliver and implement PAT projects across cross functional teams, including PoC activities with internal and external partners.
• Support investigations into PAT related issues, performing root-cause analysis and contributing to statistical and multivariate data analysis.
• Assist with technology transfer, process validation, and the specification, installation, and qualification of PAT equipment.
• Ensure compliance with PAT standards, policies, and SOPs, preparing and reviewing required documentation.
• Contribute to training by delivering PAT learning sessions and supporting colleagues in developing foundational PAT knowledge.
• Represent the site in global PAT forums, sharing best practice and supporting strategic initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvement by enhancing process robustness, supporting Quality Risk Management, and ensuring all PAT activities meet Safety, Health, Environmental, and Financial requirements.

Skills

Chemometrics

Multivariate analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Master's degree (Sciences / Analytical Chemistry / Chemical Engineering)

Tools

NIR spectroscopy

Job description

Organon is hiring a PAT Specialist to join our world class manufacturing site in Cramlington, Northumberland. As the site's subject matter expert for Process Analytical Technology (PAT), the PAT Specialist plays a key role in driving technical excellence, innovation, and robust manufacturing performance.

Working within the Pharmaceutical Technical Operations (PTO) team and in partnership with the global PAT network, this role ensures the effective generation, validation, and stewardship of