Lead Tech, Operations

Merck Gruppe - MSD Sharp & Dohme; Dunboyne; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck Gruppe - MSD Sharp & Dohme in Dunboyne, Ireland is seeking a Lead Manufacturing Bioprocess Associate to provide on-site support for late-stage and launch production. The role operates in a 24/7 shift environment and requires leading a process team while maintaining GMP compliance across batch and continuous manufacturing.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in biotechnology, chemistry, biology, pharmacy, or process engineering and has 5+ years in biotech manufacturing, with strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biotechnology, chemistry, biology, pharmacy, or process engineering.
• 5+ years Biotech Industry experience in bulk manufacturing.
• Competent in troubleshooting and problem-solving.
• Ability to work independently and within a cross-functional team.
• Understanding of multi-column chromatography concepts and bioreactors.
• Familiarity with contamination control and batch release requirements.
• Familiarity with Emerson DeltaV, PAS-X, and automation in manufacturing processes.
• Proficiency in single-use techniques and experiences with end-to-end single-use facility commissioning and qualification.

Responsibilities

• Supports end-to-end production, including batch and continuous manufacturing.
• Operate equipment according to electronic batch records, sampling plans and SOPs.
• Work as part of a dedicated process team requiring flexibility and teamwork.
• Solve problems and bring new perspectives to existing solutions with a drive to learn and improve.
• Support weekend or on-call duty to support manufacturing.
• Assist in authoring electronic batch records, sampling plans, work instructions and SOPs.
• Lead/guiding team members in a process team for one or more unit operations.
• Maintain GMP status of equipment devices through monitoring, calibration, maintenance and certification.

Job description

Location Dunboyne, Meath, Ireland Job Type Full time

Job Description

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Lead Manufacturing Bioprocess Associate.

The Lead Manufacturing Bioprocess Associate provide operational support for shop floor operations of the Late Stage and Launch Pipeline at our new state of the art single use biotechnology facility in Dunboyne.

This role is a site-based role.

The role will be a 24/7 shift role.

Bring energy, knowledge, innovation to carry out the following:

The Lead Manufacturing Bioprocess Associate, is responsible for:

• Supports end-to end production, supporting production for both Batch and Continuous Manufacturing.
• Operate equipment according to electronic batch records, sampling plans and standard operating procedures.
• Work as part of a dedicated process team where flexibility and teamwork are a key requirement.
• Ability to solve problems and take new perspectives on existing solutions with a desire to continuously learn, improve and develop.
• Support weekend or on-call duty on select time frames to support manufacturing.
• Support the Authoring of electronic batch records, sampling plans, work instructions and standard operating procedures.

The Lead Manufacturing Bioprocess Associate is also responsible for:

• Lead/Guide team members in a process team in one or more unit operations.
• Work with Facility Management/internal team members in the maintaining of GMP status of responsible equipment devices in routine monitoring, calibration, maintenance, and certification.

What skills you will need

In order to excel in this role, you will more than likely have:

• Bachelor’s degree in biotechnology, Chemistry, Biology, Pharmacy, or Process engineering.
• 5 years + Biotech Industry (bulk manufacturing of pharmaceutical or biological components).
• Competent in troubleshooting and show practical problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to work independently and within a cross-functional team.
• Understanding of multi column chromatography concepts and Bioreactors
• Familiarity with contamination control and batch release requirements.
• Familiarity with Emerson DeltaV, Pas X, and the use of Automation in a manufacturing Process.
• Proficiency in various SingleUse techniques and experiences in the area of an end Single Use Facility. Commissioning and Qualification experience.
• Problem, Deviation, and Change Management experience.

Our facility in Dunboyne joined our network in September 2020.Our Dunboyne site is our Company’s first Biologics Drug Substance Single Use Commercialisation Facility, playing an important role in helping to commercialise key medicines. The cutting-edge innovation and collaboration between our Company’s research and manufacturing teams will significantly accelerate the time it takes to bring a medicine to market for the benefit of patients around the world.

We keep the patient at the very heart of all that we do and strive to find solutions and treatments for some of the world's most challenging healthcare needs.

As an equal opportunity employer, we are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together.

Please don't hesitate to contact the Talent Acquisition Advisor assigned to this role should you need any support during our recruitment process.

We are committed to flexible working where possible, and this is why our Company has introduced a new hybrid working model for office-based colleagues around the world.

Please feel free to speak to us about what flexibility means to you during your application.

So, if you are ready to:

Invent solutions to meet unmet healthcare needs,

Required Skills

Bioreactors, Continuous Improvement, DeltaV DCS, Downstream Operations, PAS-X, Troubleshooting, Upstream Operations

Preferred Skills

Bioreactors, Continuous Improvement, DeltaV DCS, Downstream Operations, PAS-X, Troubleshooting, Upstream Operations

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Employee Status: Regular

Relocation: No relocation

VISA Sponsorship: Yes

Travel Requirements: No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements: Not Applicable

Shift: 3rd - Night

Valid Driving License: No

Hazardous Material(s): NA

Job Posting End Date: 10/12/2026

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Requisition ID

R419337