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Bioprocess Associate - Biopharmaceutical

Bioprocess Associate - Biopharmaceutical

  • Location:

    Dublin

  • Sector:

    Life Sciences

  • Job type:

    Temporary

  • Salary:

    Negotiable

  • Contact:

    Next Generation

  • Contact email:

    Nuira.Esmau@nextgeneration.ie

  • Job ref:

    JOB-13713_1705570165

  • Published:

    6 months ago

  • Duration:

    12 Months

  • Expiry date:

    2024-02-17

We are hiring Bio-process associates for our Biopharmaceutical client in North Dublin. This will be a shift role with 12 hour shift over days and nights.

Initially a 12-month contract with great scope to go permanent over time.

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver expert level of execution in manufacturing-process unit operations according to established standard work instructions
  • Expert in operation of manufacturing equipment and technology within the functional area
  • Technical author and approver for operating procedures & documentation for large-scale manufacturing
  • Deliver expertise in training, training content design combined with oversight and approval of Manufacturing Specialist's on-the-job training and competency
  • Driving Right-First-Time execution on shift & front-line support/resolution of manufacturing issues
  • Expertise in the use of process automation systems (i.e. Delta V and Syncade Interactions, OSI/Pi Historian) and supporting business systems (i.e. SAP. Trackwise, Maximo etc.)
  • Lead shift-based Investigations in QMS and drive effective CAPA implementation
  • Oversee real-time review of batch and exception reports for manufacturing lots in conjunction with Quality Assurance team and provide support to QA audit readiness activities
  • Driving and promoting Good Manufacturing Practices Good Documentation Practices and adherence with Standard Operating Procedures
  • Operating to and maintaining dynamic schedules - in a fast-paced production environment
  • Facilitate and support change control and project changes to operations in the MPCC manufacturing facility in collaboration with the Manufacturing Operations group, Technical Transfer Teams, Manufacturing Engineers & the Automation teams
  • Support for NPI execution activities and non-routine protocol activities
  • Role model and support a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence
  • Ownership and promotion of improvement projects for manufacturing work practices and a safe working environment by application of sound scientific, engineering and lean principles
  • Role model of the BMS behaviours and Safety culture

Qualifications & Experience

  • The successful candidate would ideally possess a minimum of Level 7 qualification in an Engineering/Science related discipline
  • Experience in a large-scale biopharmaceutical manufacturing facility desirable
  • Experience in a pharmaceutical or manufacturing environment
  • Demonstrated problem-solving ability and the ability to work proactively to achieve demanding schedules
  • High proficiency in communication and collaborating at a variety of levels and the ability to work in a cross-functional and fast-paced team environment
  • Working flexibly to react to changing business needs.
  • Experience in a GMP environment
  • Proven ability to operate, maintain and troubleshoot bench analytical equipment supporting manufacturing processes

The Next Step for you:

Should this position be of interest to you please forward your CV to Nuira Caffrey Esmau from Next Generation Recruitment or alternatively call on the main line on

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