Upstream Bioprocess Lab Lead & Manager

Merck; Ireland; On-site; EUR 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck in Dunboyne, Co. Meath, is seeking an Upstream Process Science Lab Technical Lead to drive the performance of the Process Sciences Lab. You will lead a cross-functional team, conduct scale-down studies, and support technology transfer and lifecycle changes across Drug Substance programs.

The role emphasizes leadership, problem solving, and a proactive safety and quality culture within an innovative biologics manufacturing site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Science/Technical field required.
• Minimum 6 years' experience in biopharmaceutical development or MS&T.
• Strong GMP, data integrity and quality systems understanding.
• Proven ability to interpret data and drive manufacturing actions.

Responsibilities

• Manage Upstream scientists: plan and execute scale-down and improvement studies.
• Oversee small-scale studies supporting tech transfer, fit, and lifecycle changes.
• Provide technical leadership for upstream unit operations: cell culture, harvest, scale-down.
• Lead new product introduction across Drug Substance and Cell Banking programs.
• Mentor colleagues to solve problems and foster continuous learning and collaboration.
• Promote proactive safety, quality, and compliance across labs and teams.

Skills

Biologics

Biopharmaceuticals

Cell Cultures

GMP

Lab Processing

Manufacturing

Technology Transfer

Upstream Processing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science/Technical field

Advanced degree (MSc/PhD) desirable

Job description

Merck in Dunboyne, Co. Meath, is seeking an Upstream Process Science Lab Technical Lead to drive the performance of the Process Sciences Lab. You will lead a cross-functional team, conduct scale-down studies, and support technology transfer and lifecycle changes across Drug Substance programs.

The role emphasizes leadership, problem solving, and a proactive safety and quality culture within an innovative biologics manufacturing site.