Biotech Operations Lead: Cell Banking & Expansion

MSD; Dunboyne; On-site; EUR 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

MSD in Dunboyne, Co. Meath, Ireland, seeks an Operations Lead Biotech Associate to drive end-to-end production on the Cell Banking/Cell expansion team. You will lead unit operations, coordinate handovers, and uphold GMP across the manufacturing IPT.

You will mentor teams, improve safety and process performance, and leverage real-time data to inform value-stream improvements. This role requires strong analytical skills and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biotechnology, chemistry, biology, pharmacy or process engineering.
• 5+ years' biotech industry experience, including bulk manufacturing of pharma/biological components.
• Familiarity with contamination control and batch release requirements.
• Proficiency with DeltaV, PAS-X, and automation in manufacturing.
• Experience with single-use technologies in manufacturing.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and across functions.

Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end production operations within the specific Manufacturing IPT.
• Act as a Unit Op Lead, take ownership of activities within the assigned suite and unit operation, and act as a delegate for the shift lead when unavailable.
• Carry out and support assigned operations, delivering shift standard work through a team-based approach to batch progression.
• Execute manufacturing processes according to established work instructions and SOPs.
• Run handover boards and provide key updates to shift leads for handover.
• Act as escalation point of contact for troubleshooting, task execution, problem solving, and CI projects.
• Support resolution of issues and delays and escalates unresolved issues to the shift manager or operations lead.
• Document executed activities Right First Time (RFT), ensuring accountability and traceability of production records and compliance with GMP.
• Ensure Electronic Batch Record (EBR) and related documentation reviews are completed accurately.
• Coach shift teams on RFT documentation and adherence to Right First-Time principles.
• Maintain safety and GMP compliance; participate in safety initiatives.
• Participate in cross-functional manufacturing teams to advance projects and deliverables.
• Lead approved projects and CI initiatives aligned with site strategies.

Skills

Biotech degree

5+ years biotech experience

Contamination control

DeltaV

PAS-X

Automation in manufacturing

Single-use tech

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional teamwork

GMP

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in biotechnology/chemistry/biology/pharmacy/process engineering

Tools

DeltaV

PAS-X

Single-use tech

Job description

MSD in Dunboyne, Co. Meath, Ireland, seeks an Operations Lead Biotech Associate to drive end-to-end production on the Cell Banking/Cell expansion team. You will lead unit operations, coordinate handovers, and uphold GMP across the manufacturing IPT.

You will mentor teams, improve safety and process performance, and leverage real-time data to inform value-stream improvements. This role requires strong analytical skills and cross-functional collaboration.