Process Scientist

PE Global; Leinster; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PE Global is recruiting a Process Scientist for a leading pharma client in Dundalk on a contract basis. You will provide MSAT process support for upstream and downstream lab scale experimentation, overseeing seed train, bioreactors, TFF and filtration.

The role requires background in vaccine drug substance processes and strong data reporting, with some weekend work and documentation duties. Candidates should have a biology/biotech degree and 2–3 years in biotech manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Masters or Bachelor's degree in Biology, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Chemistry or Pharmaceutical Engineering or related field.
• 2–3 years in biological or vaccine manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support upstream/downstream studies in MSAT lab.
• Set up cell culture seed train and bioreactors for processes.
• Manage TFF, filtration and handling of drug substance.
• Demonstrate understanding of upstream and/or downstream process development.
• Draft reports and present data to the group.
• Be flexible to support weekend work as needed.
• Support manufacturing studies during engineering, validation or clinical batches.

Skills

MSAT lab experience

Upstream/downstream knowledge

Cell culture seed train

Bioreactor setup

TFF/filtration

Data reporting

Education

Masters or Bachelor's in Biology/Biotech/Pharma Eng

Tools

GLP environment

Job description

PE Global is currently recruiting for a Process Scientist for a leading multi-national Pharma client based in Dundalk.

This is a contract position.

Role:

An amazing opportunity has arisen for a Process Scientist. You will play an important role within our vaccine manufacturing MSAT lab, primarily providing process support to upstream and downstream lab scale experiment planning and execution.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and support upstream and downstream related studies at small scale in MSAT lab.
• Strong background in setting up cell culture seed train, bioreactors setup and running process smoothly.
• Strong background in TFF, clarification, filtration and dilution of drug substance.
• Strong understanding of upstream and/or downstream process development
• Strong understanding of upstream and/or downstream scale down model
• Write reports to a high standard and present data within the group
• Person will be flexible to support for some of the weekend work
• Working flexibility to support weekend work if required
• Support manufacturing to perform any study required during, engineering, validation or clinical batches.
• This role will support satellite runs of vaccine process to ensure the efficient and consistent production of vaccines.
• The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding the drug substance process as well as a passion for problem-solving and process improvements in a GLP environment.
• Ensure a high standard of record keeping and documentation of experiments and investigations.
• Support in drafting SOP, protocols, MBRs and other technical documents and revision of documents including technical memo
• Have in depth knowledge of vaccine drug substance process and understand the basis of specification and critical attributes.
• This role will partner with the MSAT team and DS Technical team to provide comprehensive technical leadership to DS manufacturing.
• Support equipment qualification deliverables during execution of project phase including equipment Commissioning & Qualification, IOQ.
• Identify and implement projects to continuously improve the compliance and manufacturing capabilities within the DS MSAT lab area

Requirements:

• Masters or Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Chemistry or Pharmaceutical Engineering or related Science or Engineering major or equivalent experience
• Minimum 2-3 years working in a biological, or vaccine clinical or commercial manufacturing

Please note our client cannot assist with any visa sponsorship and candidates must have the correct visa to live and work in Ireland