Bioprocess Technician: Move Life-Saving Therapies Forward

Alexion Pharmaceuticals; Dublin; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Alexion Pharmaceuticals in Ireland seeks a bioprocess operations professional to set up, run, and continuously improve bioprocess activities that ensure quality and yield. You will engage across functions to resolve issues, adopt digital tools, and drive projects from initiation to completion.

The role emphasizes GMP compliance, safety, and continuous improvement, with opportunities to mentor peers and contribute to manufacturing excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or working towards a professional qualification, OR High School/Technical/Associate/Vocational diploma with equivalent experience. Experience in production environment.

Responsibilities

• Set up and support bioprocess operations to achieve daily throughput, quality targets, and reliable plant performance.
• Diagnose and resolve technical issues rapidly, providing clear guidance to teammates and internal customers to restore optimal operations.
• Actively seek data and insights to inform decisions, ensuring recommendations are grounded in evidence and aligned to standards.
• Prioritize work and deliver projects to plan, including meeting sustainability objectives and escalating risks early to keep commitments on track.
• Analyze process and project information to define requirements, build credible action plans with stakeholders, and drive timely execution.
• Ensure personal compliance with Health, Safety, and Good Manufacturing Practice standards; promote a safe, right-first-time culture.
• Identify waste, apply lean tools, and implement improvements that enhance yield, reduce deviations, and simplify workflows.
• Draft analyses, recommendations, and reports to support business cases, investigations, and performance improvements at broader business levels.
• Support ongoing change initiatives, ensuring changes are controlled, communicated, and embedded effectively.
• Embrace new digital tools and technologies, model best practices, and collaborate with peers to accelerate digital adoption in the area.
• Take ownership of personal development and contribute to the growth of less experienced team members through knowledge sharing and on-the-job support.
• Work closely with cross-functional members of the manufacturing organization to align priorities and deliver consistent outcomes.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in a relevant field

Job description

Alexion Pharmaceuticals in Ireland seeks a bioprocess operations professional to set up, run, and continuously improve bioprocess activities that ensure quality and yield. You will engage across functions to resolve issues, adopt digital tools, and drive projects from initiation to completion.

The role emphasizes GMP compliance, safety, and continuous improvement, with opportunities to mentor peers and contribute to manufacturing excellence.