MS&T Bioprocess Scientist (Specialist) required for a leading Biotech facility in Co. Meath, responsible for contributing to the overall running of the MS&T Bioprocess Laboratory. Initially an 11 month contract. ROLE: This role is part of the Manufacturing Science and Technology (MS&T) hub at the state-of-the-art, single-use,multi-product facility in The MS&T Scientist (Specialist) is responsible for contributing to the overall running of the MS&T Bioprocess Laboratory and working across site as part of a diverse and interdisciplinary team to build capability and knowledge in the manufacture of biologics. Key responsibilities of the MS&T Scientist include the planning and execution of scale-down model establishment, analytical testing, satellite and improvement studies in the MS&T Bioprocess Lab, and the provision of technical expertise and leadership to support successful new product introduction. What you will do: Plan and execute analytical testing to support USP-DSP scale-down model establishments, satellite runs and investigation/improvement studies in the MS&T lab Plan and execute DSP laboratory studies (i.e. chromatography runs, filter assessments) Support the transfer of analytical methods into the MS&T laboratory. Provide specialist analytical support to the site and the network for non-routine analysis and troubleshooting. Experimental design, execution, data analysis and interpretation. Author and review standard operating procedures and technical reports Supporting multidisciplinary teams (MS&T, quality, analytics, regulatory) for process improvement and troubleshooting. Assuring effective application of Lean SixSigma and Change Management tools in the Analytical Sciences group by: Securing continuity of an appropriate level of knowledge. Facilitating problem solving & risk assessment (FMEA) projects/meeting. Making problems visible and striving for continuous improvement. Serving as an analytical specialist during internal audits and external inspections/audits. Supporting alignment and knowledge exchange with development organizations, other commercial nodes and external manufacturing partners. REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor of Science degree qualification with minimum 5 years of experience, Master of Science degree qualification with minimum of 3 years experience, or PhD degree qualification (scientific discipline in biotechnology, biochemistry, pharmacy, process engineering or equivalent). Technical expertise with biologics drug substance upstream and downstream operations, analytical testing, process development and tech transfer. Proven ability to work as part of a team but also on own initiative as well. Ability to think logically and be proactive under pressure. Effective communicator and deep technical expertise in science. Proven ability around working cross functionally, focusing on meeting and tracking to schedules and embracing an interdependent work culture. Experience working in a GMP / regulated environment is desirable. Organisation Skills Ability to manage multiple priorities and know when to escalate issues for resolution. This role is a site and lab-based role. Skills: Science Biotech Biotechnology Upstream and Downstream operations,