Role Purpose
The role of this key team member within the Manufacturing Department will include responsibility for the manufacture and validation of processes for recombinant antibodies for veterinary use. This will include working with teams, both in Zoetis Tullamore and externally with Contract Manufacturing Organisations for some of the process development activity and for technical transfer of the process into the Zoetis facility in Tullamore.
Reporting Structure
This position will report to the Downstream Manufacturing Manager.
Duties & Responsibilities
* To support the manufacture, optimisation, scale-up and validation of all steps in the monoclonal antibody production process.
* Work with external service providers (CMOs) to provide the necessary technical support for successful completion of projects, including the transfer of the process into the Zoetis facility.
* Support the writing of Batch Manufacturing Records, SOPs, and other quality system documentation required for GMP manufacture.
* Provide hands-on technical support for all manufacturing activities, including buffer/media preparation, cell culture and purification processes.
* Provide technical input and support writing of technical reports required for regulatory purposes.
* Participate in Quality and Safety regulatory audits.
* Identify continuous improvement initiatives and action plans to implement operational excellence and lean practices.
POSITION SPECIFICATION
Qualifications, Experience, Skills, Knowledge and Attributes
* BSc, MSc, PhD in a relevant discipline (e.g. biochemistry, chemistry, process engineering) or equivalent experience.
* 2-5 years' relevant experience in bioprocess development and/or manufacturing
* Cell culture and/or protein purification, lab-scale and pilot scale
* Skills with bioreactors or chromatography systems, filtration systems.
* Working in a controlled regulated environment e.g. GMP/GLP.
* Knowledge of analytical methods required for protein characterisation.
* Knowledge of key suppliers of process materials and equipment, including disposable systems.
* Experience working with external contractors.
* Excellent project management capability.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to maintain very clear records of work completed.
* Ability to work effectively as part of a team across all departments in Zoetis Tullamore.
About Zoetis
At Zoetis, our purpose is to nurture the world and humankind by advancing care for animals. As a Fortune 500 company and the world leader in animal health, we discover, develop, manufacture and commercialize vaccines, medicines, diagnostics and other technologies for companion animals and livestock. We know our people drive our success. Our award-winning culture, built around our Core Beliefs, focuses on our colleagues' careers, connection and support. We offer competitive healthcare and retirement savings benefits, along with an array of benefits, policies and programs to support employee well-being in every sense, from health and financial wellness to family and lifestyle resources.
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