Biotech Postgrad Scientist: 2-Year Lab & Manufacturing

450 Eli Lilly Kinsale Limited; Kinsale; On-site; EUR 49,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Lilly is offering a two-year Postgraduate TS/MS program at the Kinsale Biotech site, focusing on cell culture and/or protein purification. The role provides hands-on technical support for existing manufacturing processes and supports development, commercialization and technology transfer.

Participants will rotate across key TS/MS areas to gain broad exposure, build data-driven problem solving skills, and communicate learnings.

Qualifications

• MSc or PhD in biochemistry, cell biology, biotechnology, microbiology, analytical science, biochemical engineering, or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated technical capability with high productivity.
• Proven track record of curiosity with learning agility.
• Demonstrated strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Have an in-depth knowledge of the science behind the molecule and the Kinsale Biotech manufacturing processes.
• Have a strong working knowledge of the laboratory equipment set and control systems and implement new technologies, as required.
• Establish/qualify scale-down models of manufacturing processes.
• Work with the development organisation to ensure a well-understood, robust and fit-for-purpose process control strategy is developed and transferred (including applying DOE principles).
• Interpret complex technical challenges and design and execute experiments to enhance understanding of the manufacturing processes, increase process robustness and productivity and aid manufacturing investigations.
• Partner with the plant process team members in the development and execution of lab-based studies to support raw material qualifications, investigations, and process improvements.
• Apply general knowledge of statistics for data analysis.
• Generate scientific laboratory reports and technical memorandums, and communicate work and learnings (may include participation at scientific meetings).
• Understand and be compliant with safety, compliance, and regulatory expectations.
• Responsibilities may include identifying, sourcing, installing, and qualifying new equipment.

Skills

Data-driven

Verbal and written communication

Statistical methods

Self-starter

Education

MSc or PhD in biochemistry/biotech

Job description

Lilly is offering a two-year Postgraduate TS/MS program at the Kinsale Biotech site, focusing on cell culture and/or protein purification. The role provides hands-on technical support for existing manufacturing processes and supports development, commercialization and technology transfer.

Participants will rotate across key TS/MS areas to gain broad exposure, build data-driven problem solving skills, and communicate learnings.