Job Description
An amazing opportunity has arisen for a Manufacturing Associate Specialist at our Dundalk site.
You will be responsible for providing day-to day operational support to the DS manufacturing teams, including hands-on support during campaigns and troubleshooting production/process issues.
Bring energy, knowledge, innovation to carry out the following
Own and coordinate document control activities create, review, revise and archive SOPs, OJTs, risk assessments, quality statements.
Ensure documents are compliant, controlled and accessible.
Attend, facilitate Tier and cross-functional meetings.
Escalate issues promptly to maintain business continuity.
Drive continuous improvement identify, propose and support implementation of process and documentation improvements to increase quality, reduce risk and accelerate production readiness.
Perform all duties in accordance with cGMP, SOPs, and controlled documents.
What Skills You Will Need
In order to excel in this role, you will more than likely have
Minimum BSc Degree in Science, Biotechnology.
Experience in biopharmaceutical manufacturing.
Experience with GMP systems.
Ideally have a solid understanding of quality system in terms of deviation, investigation, CAPA and change control.
Able to coordinate cross-functional activities, lead meetings and escalate effectively to maintain business continuity.
Excellent document writing, review and technical-communication skills; attention to detail for controlled documents and templates
An enthusiastic individual who has demonstrated the ability to adapt to daily challenges of a manufacturing work environment while maintaining a positive and productive attitude and fostering this attitude among direct reports.
Create, review manufacturing documentation as needed.
Required Skills
Accountability, Biopharmaceutical Industry, Biotechnology, Business Administration, Continual Improvement Process, Detail-Oriented, Document Controls, GMP Compliance, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Documentation, Manufacturing Support, Operations Management, Pharmaceutical Microbiology, Production Optimization, Quality Management
Preferred Skills
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Employee Status
Regular
Relocation
VISA Sponsorship
Travel Requirements
Flexible Work Arrangements
Not Applicable
Shift
Valid Driving License
Hazardous Material(s)
Job Posting End Date
12/15/2025
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Requisition ID
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