PE Global is currently recruiting for a MSAT Associate Scientist for a leading multi-national Pharma client based in South Dublin.
This is a contract position.
The Role
My client is seeking to recruit an Associate Scientist, Upstream as part of Manufacturing Science and Technology to support the commercial manufacturing of biopharmaceuticals in the area of cell culture. Responsibilities will include design, execution and analysis of media, seed train, bioreactor and harvest experiments and their interpretation to support commercialisation and GMP manufacturing implementation.
Key Responsibilities:
• Support commercial and product technical transfers including late-stage process characterisation programs.
• Design and execution of experiments with an ability to interpret data in upstream cell culture to support NPI, process characterisation and site operations.
• Media preparation and development supporting lab and manufacturing upstream processes.
• Preparation of laboratory operating procedures, study protocols and reports.
• Work independently or participate in cross-functional teams to meet high-visibility critical business objectives. Contributes to cross functional team (Manufacturing, QA, QC, Regulatory, Supply Chain, etc) for facility fit activities, specification changes, technical assessments, alternate vendor qualifications, change management.
• Troubleshooting of manufacturing process-related events and evaluation of new process technologies through the design of scale-down studies and the evaluation of data from manufacturing.
• Knowledge of cGMP compliance, site and regulatory agency requirements.
• May provide process subject matter expertise for regulatory inspections, filings and other interactions with regulatory agencies, representing the Client.
• Contributes to global network initiatives such as the evaluation of new technologies or the establishment of best practice approaches in area of responsibility.
Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills Required:
• An MSc. in Biological or Chemical Sciences/Engineering is preferred or BSc. with 2-5 years of industry and/or academic experience.
• Practical knowledge of cell biology, protein expression, protein structure and function and experience with cell culture or fermentation laboratory activities.
• Demonstrates ability to troubleshoot, interpret and discuss data.
• Demonstrates ability to identify scientific/operational gaps and identify potential solutions.
• Critical qualities include a high degree of initiative, good verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to work in a team environment while being able to prioritize.
Interested candidates should submit an updated CV.
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***Please note our client cannot assist with any visa sponsorship and candidates must have the correct visa to live and work in Ireland***