Sr. Tech, Operations

MSD; Dunboyne; Remote; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck in Dunboyne, Ireland, seeks a Senior Manufacturing Biotech Associate to join the Solution Prep Operations team on a 24/5 shift. You will lead local work teams, mentor colleagues, and drive continuous improvement using Lean Six Sigma tools.

You will work on Drug Substance manufacturing, become SME on downstream/upstream processes, and collaborate across departments to meet production goals and quality standards.

Qualifications

• GMP regulated manufacturing experience is required.
• Strong knowledge of upstream and downstream processes.
• Experience with automated systems (MES, SAP, DeltaV).
• Lean Six Sigma and CI experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture Drug Substance in a single-use facility with a self-directed team.
• Lead local work teams, train and mentor teammates, and support shift handovers.
• Apply Lean Six Sigma tools to drive continuous improvement and CI projects.
• Participate in inspections, GEMBA’s, and Go-See activities; support audits.
• Act as SME for production systems and coordinate cross-functional activities.

Skills

GMP manufacturing

MES systems

SAP

DeltaV

Lean manufacturing

Kanban

JIT

5S

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Level 7 qualification in science or engineering

Tools

MES

DeltaV

SAP

GLIMS

PROCAL

Job description

Sr. Tech, Operations*This site uses cookies to provide you with an optimal user experience. The cookies include Strictly Necessary and Functional cookies to ensure the site operates as intended (language preference, time zone and workload balance). These cookies are first party cookies, end with the session and are exempted from consent. In addition, this site also uses a Google Analytics Cookie to measure and improve the performance of our site. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous. By clicking on the ‘Accept Cookies’ button, you are accepting this Performance cookie. You may use this site if you click on the ‘Reject Cookies’ button. To revoke your consent of the Performance cookie, clear your cookies within your browser settings.*### Sr. Tech, OperationsApply: Not Applicable: IRL - Meath - Dunboyne: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: October 30, 2026 (9 days left to apply): R423054Job DescriptionAn opportunity has arisen for the position of **Senior Manufacturing Biotech Associate** at our single-use Dunboyne facility.As Senior Biotech Associate you will be part of a self-directed work team in Solution Prep Operations, responsible for all procedures and processes associated with the manufacture of Drug Substance. Ability to work **24/5 shift** operations, which include days, nights and in rotation is required. **This role is a site-based role.****Bring energy, knowledge, innovation to carry out the following:*** As a senior team member, be strong technically, with an excellent grasp of processes and procedures. Already an SME on many processes, be strongly motivated to acquire knowledge and understand all Downstream processes to a micro level* Proactively train, coach and mentor less experienced team members, by being approachable, supportive, inclusive and generous with knowledge, while striving to work in a cohesive and proactive team, with a ‘never let a teammate fail’ mindset* Display flexibility, adaptability, innovation, with a reflexive ability to think on your feet, also possess a strong skill set for logical root cause analysis, and problem solving* Be able to organise and lead local work teams, also deliver business unit goals through strong and cohesive collaboration with other departments, within a matrix reporting environment* Display high initiative and be ready to take responsibility; thinks ahead, seeks the production schedule daily, organises local work teams and lays plans to achieve or exceed the schedule* Takes part in shift handovers and Tier meetings, raising concerns or issues promptly and providing options for resolutions.* Be actively involved by participating in inspections, GEMBA’s and Go-See’s, OPPS, improvement projects and other MPS initiatives* Perform EBR and documentation reviews, QN investigation and closure, and any other documentation or administrative tasks as directed by your manager* Utilise Lean Six Sigma Tools to support the initiative of continuous improvement (CI)* Be proficient to SME level with production systems such as MES, DeltaV, SAP, GLIMS, PROCAL and others* Deputised when required, to represent the department at meetings and discussions, and performs any other duties as appropriate when assigned by the Manager**What skills you will need:** In order to excel in this role, you will more than likely have:* A Level 7, or higher, qualification in a science or engineering discipline, with a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a GMP regulated Manufacturing environment.* Strong experience in a highly regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment* Excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a cross functional collaborative team* Possess a detailed overview of the overall Upstream and Downstream processes, with particular expertise and working knowledge of the Downstream manufacturing process* Maintain a high level of expertise and working knowledge of the process equipment.* A proven ability to work with automated systems such as Manufacturing Execution System (MES), Systems Applications and Products (SAP), Delta V etc.* Strong knowledge and understanding of manufacturing GMP and quality systems* Demonstrate troubleshooting and problem-solving competency* Desire to learn and develop. Ability to interact with multiple stakeholders across numerous departments* Knowledge and experience of Kanban, JIT, 5S and Lean Manufacturing methodologies* Ability to manage multiple priorities and know when to escalate issues for resolution.* Excellent trouble shooting skills as well as an ability to coach and mentor self-directed teams through complex problem solving. High degree of problem-solving ability and adherence to scheduled timelines.* A proven ability to deliver on tight timelines 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, **please apply today.** **Additional location(s) Compensation Information:****Required Skills:**Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Downstream Operations, GMP Operations, Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Prioritization, SAP Applications, Solution Preparations, Teamwork, Upstream Operations**Preferred Skills:**Current Employees apply HERECurrent Contingent Workers apply HERE**Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully** Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.**Employee Status:**Regular**Relocation:**No relocation**VISA Sponsorship:**Yes**Travel Requirements:**No Travel Required**Flexible Work Arrangements:**Not Applicable**Shift:**1st - Day**Valid Driving License:**No**Hazardous Material(s):**NA**Job Posting End Date:**10/30/2026**\\*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.**