Lab Technician

Aphex Group; Leinster; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Aphex Group in Ireland is seeking a Lab Technician for the Process Sciences Lab within the MS&T group. You will support end-to-end process operations, scale-down models for Fed Batch satellites, and analytical testing.

With 1–2 years of relevant experience and a strong GMP/process understanding, you will help maintain equipment, prepare solutions, and assist with safety docs and SOPs as part of a cross-functional team.

Qualifications

• GMP, regulatory expectations and data integrity knowledge.
• Labs operations experience and lab administration preferred.
• Ability to work under pressure in a cross-functional team.

Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end process operations for scale-down models.
• Assist with equipment maintenance, cleaning, and solution prep.
• Contribute to safety documentation and SOPs.
• Collaborate with scientists and the lab team to deliver experiments.
• Site-based role with potential weekend work.

Skills

GMP knowledge

Laboratory operations

Data integrity

Analytical testing

Cross-functional teamwork

Effective communication

Education

Level 8 qualification in science/engineering

Level 7 with relevant experience

Job description

Purpose
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Lab Technician in the Process Sciences Lab as part of the Manufacturing Science and Technology (MS&T) group. The Lab Technician is responsible for contributing to the overall running of the Process Sciences Laboratory and working across site as part of a diverse and interdisciplinary team to build capability and knowledge in the manufacture of biologics.
Primary Responsibilities:

• Support readiness and execution activities for end-to end process operations for scale down models for Fed Batch Manufacturing satellites, technical study support and analytical testing.
• Support equipment maintenance and cleaning, solution preparation and lab administration tasks to assist a team of scientists in daily delivery of experiments.
• Conduct all work activities with a strict adherence to the safety and compliance culture on site.
• Support the authoring of safety documentation, work instructions and standard operating procedures.
• Work as part of a dedicated laboratory team where flexibility and teamwork are a key requirement.

Experience:

• A Level 8 qualification in a science or engineering discipline desired. Level 7 with relevant experience will be considered.
• A minimum of 1-2 years' experience in a relevant field.
• Strong understanding of GMP, regulatory expectations, data integrity, and quality systems relevant to laboratory and manufacturing support activities.
• Familiarity with lab operations and experience of lab administration is preferred.
• Understanding of Upstream and Downstream Unit Operations for biologics manufacturing and Analytical testing is preferred.
• Effective communicator with the ability to think logically and be proactive under pressure and work as part of a diverse cross-functional team.

This role is a site-based role and due to nature of the work in the Process Science Lab, some weekend work may be required.