Senior Specialist MS&T (Analytical Sciences)

Merck Gruppe - MSD Sharp & Dohme; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company in Dublin is seeking a Senior Specialist MS&T to provide analytical support and leadership in process sciences. Responsibilities include serving as a subject matter expert in biologics analytics, leading initiatives for process improvement, and ensuring compliance during audits. The ideal candidate possesses a relevant degree and experience in analytical testing and process development. The company offers a hybrid working model and values diversity in the workplace.

Qualifications

• Experience with analytical testing in support of upstream cell culture and downstream purification of biological molecules.
• Prior experience in drug substance process development and validation.
• Working knowledge of statistical methods for DOE design and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for experimental design and execution.
• Support multidisciplinary teams for process improvement and troubleshooting.
• Serve as a key member during internal audits and external inspections.

Skills

Analytical Chromatography

Mass Spectrometry (MS)

Data Analysis

Process Improvements

Regulatory Compliance

Technical Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences/Chemical Engineering/Biological Engineering/Chemistry

Tools

JMP

Design Expert software

Job description

Overview

The Senior Specialist MS&T (Analytical Sciences) provides a range of analytical technical support to the site, focusing on Manufacturing Sciences and Technology (MS&T) Process Sciences, Manufacturing and Quality Control. Acts as Analytical Method and PAT SME while leading the use of the latest innovations in technology and automation to create a workplace of the future.

Responsibilities

• Serving as a biologics analytics and characterization subject matter expert, providing technical input to teams, and coaching associate staff. Provide technical leadership for:
  • Experimental design, execution, data analysis and interpretation.
  • Development, transfer and qualification of assays.
• Lead and support various manufacturing science and technology organizational initiatives as needed (examples include safety, financial forecasting, work standardization, etc).
• Technical point of contact for Process Analytical Technologies (PAT).
• Authoring and reviewing of documents including User Requirements Specifications (URSs), Risk Assessments, Protocols, Reports, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and work instructions.
• Technical lead for characterization testing, ensuring testing conducted either internally or externally.
• Serving as a key member during internal audits and external inspections/audits.
• Supporting multidisciplinary teams (manufacturing science and technology, quality, analytics, regulatory) for process improvement and troubleshooting with end-to-end product focus.

Qualification and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Biological Sciences/Chemical Engineering/Biological Engineering/Chemistry.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively articulate understanding of process science.

• Experience with analytical testing in support of upstream cell culture and downstream purification of biological molecules.
• Experience with technology transfer, regulatory filing, and commercial drug substance manufacturing of biologics is a plus.

• Analytical Chromatography experience ideally with some Mass Spectrometry experience.
• Prior experience in drug substance process development, process characterisation studies, process performance qualification and validation, site readiness, batch record reviews, authoring regulatory CTD sections and/or working with external contract organisations for development and/or manufacturing.
• Working knowledge of statistical methods for DOE design and data analysis (e.g., JMP or Design Expert software).
• Working knowledge of statistical process control (SPC), multivariate analysis (MVDA), and/or process analytical technologies (PAT) techniques for biologics processes.

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 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.

Required Skills

Adaptability, Assay Development, Biochemical Assays, Cell-Based Assays, Cell Cultures, Chemistry, Data Analysis, Data Interpretations, Detail-Oriented, Documentations, Estimation and Planning, High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), Interdisciplinary Collaboration, Interpersonal Relationships, Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS), Mammalian Cell Culture, Mass Spectrometry (MS), Process Design, Process Improvements, Project Planning, Regulatory Compliance, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Statistical Process Control (SPC), Technical Leadership

Preferred Skills

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Job Posting End Date: 10/17/2025

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Requisition ID: R364930