Scientist, Manufacturing Technology
Dublin | On-site | 12-month contract
I am currently working with a leading global biopharmaceutical organisation to recruit a Manufacturing Technology Scientist to support a Multi-Product Cell Culture (MPCC) commercial manufacturing facility based in Dublin.
This role sits within the Manufacturing Technology group, which is responsible for process validation and continued technical support of cell culture, primary recovery, and downstream unit operations supporting the commercial manufacture of multiple mammalian cell processes. The successful candidate will be a key contributor to a highly technical and collaborative site and global team.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide process subject matter expertise for drug substance manufacturing, with strong knowledge of downstream operations including buffer preparation, chromatography, purification, viral inactivation and viral reduction filtration, ultrafiltration, formulation, and bulk fill.
* Working knowledge of upstream operations is beneficial, including media preparation, large-scale cell culture, scale-up, single-use systems, bioreactors, and harvest clarification.
* Author and review technical documentation such as protocols, reports, and SOPs to support process validation and lifecycle management.
* Generate and execute commercial-scale technical and plant-supporting studies on the manufacturing floor.
* Provide on-the-floor manufacturing support, including troubleshooting processing issues and leading investigations into process deviations.
* Identify and implement process improvements related to yield, robustness, and cycle time using data-driven approaches.
* Support regulatory inspections and interactions, representing the site as a process and technical subject matter expert.
* Communicate technical learnings effectively across internal and external forums.
* Participate in change control, CAPA, and continuous improvement or Lean initiatives.
Qualifications and Experience
* BSc or equivalent in a scientific or engineering discipline.
* Minimum of 2 years' experience in drug substance manufacturing technical support within the biopharmaceutical industry.
* Strong understanding of cGMP compliance and regulatory agency requirements.
* Excellent technical writing and verbal communication skills.
* Demonstrated ability to work effectively in cross-functional and global matrix environments.
* Ability to develop, present, and defend scientific and technical approaches.
* Proven capability to influence stakeholders without direct line authority, balancing product quality and operational requirements.
Additional Information
* This is an on-site role requiring physical presence at the manufacturing facility.
* The position may occasionally require extended hours, modified work schedules, or on-call availability.
Why Apply
* Opportunity to work at commercial scale in a highly advanced multi-product biologics manufacturing facility.
* Strong exposure to cross-functional teams including Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, and Regulatory groups.
* Hands-on technical role with direct impact on process performance, product quality, and continuous improvement.
Next Steps
If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please apply directly or contact me for a confidential discussion.