Manufacturing Biotech Associate – MSD Ireland
Location: Dunboyne, County Meath, Ireland
A great opportunity has arisen for a Manufacturing Biotech Associate within our new state‑of‑the‑art single‑use multi‑product biotech facility. The Manufacturing Biotech Associate will work in a self‑directed shift team to deliver batch operations, identify and resolve issues, and enable the site to deliver high‑quality products for our patients while supporting a culture that values Quality, EHS, continuous learning and improvement.
Key responsibilities include:
* Complete COMMIT cards to highlight ways of working within our SDWTs, hubs and across our site to support our COMMIT culture.
* Provide immediate feedback to reinforce good safety and improvement behaviours.
* Execute commercial manufacturing processes according to established work instructions and SOPs.
* Ensure manufacturing documentation support follows GMP and good practices.
* Communicate safety issues and discuss concerns proactively.
* Work as part of a dedicated process team where flexibility and teamwork are key.
* Generate SOPs/Work Instructions to ensure regulatory compliance.
* Adhere to Right‑First‑Time principles.
* Assist and support maintenance, engineering, quality or other colleagues as requested.
* Escalate issues appropriately to manager or designee.
* Maintain expertise and working knowledge of all aspects of the manufacturing process and equipment through continuous training.
* Liaise with other groups to plan tasks and align them with the manufacturing process plan and site schedule.
* Identify improvements in safety and environmental programmes on site.
* Celebrate and use proactive recognition tools to inspire teammates.
* Take part in shift handovers, tier‑1 meetings, raising concerns promptly and providing resolution options.
* Act as an ERT during emergency situations if trained.
Qualifications and experience you should have:
* Level 7 qualification in science/engineering or equivalent work experience.
* 1‑3 years of experience in the biotechnology and/or pharmaceutical industry (or equivalent).
* Experience in a highly regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment is desirable.
* Downstream or chromatography experience is preferred.
* Ability to work as part of a shift team and on own initiative.
* Logical thinking and proactive under pressure.
* Flexible and self‑motivated.
We are committed to "Inventing for Life" – keeping the patient at the heart of everything we do. As an equal‑opportunity employer, we value diversity, talent and commitment. Please contact the Talent Acquisition Advisor assigned to this role if you need any support during the recruitment process.
Job posting end date: 11/24/2025
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