Job DescriptionWe are looking for a Process Scientist to provide technical support and program management to all manufacturing operations and NPIs across our API site in Manorhamiliton Road, Sligo.
This position reports to the Operations Lead.
This is a 12 month fixed term contract.Roles and ResponsibilitiesExecution of process development on existing products or new late stage clinical products including scale up to plant equipment.Provide on-the-floor technical support to the Production Team Leaders for process/equipment optimization and troubleshooting.Provide technical support to all manufacturing and chemistry related issues.
Tasks include, daily trouble shooting, optimisation, cost reduction, training and coaching of manufacturing personnel.Planning and leadership of technical transfers for future product introductions to AbbVie.Identification and laboratory development of continuous improvement projects.
Work closely with process engineers and other departments to deliver these continuous improvement projects.Process and equipment optimisation to sustain and improve process chemistry, cleaning, product quality, yields and throughput.
Making recommendations and implementing measures to improve production systems, equipment performance, efficiency and quality of product.Support of process front runs / use tests for both NPI and commercial processes.Development of process control recipes for NPIs and optimization of existing commercial process recipesProvide engineering support to all manufacturing and digital control system related issues.
Tasks include, daily trouble shooting, optimization, training and coaching of manufacturing personnel.Support of all commissioning and validation activities during project start-up.Development and update of batch and cleaning documentation for NPIsPreparation of feasibility studies and operating budgets for future product introductions to AbbVie.QualificationsDegree or higher qualification in?chemical engineering, process engineering?or related technical area.2 plus years' experience in process engineering in the relevant manufacturing area and/or 3 plus years' experience in process chemistry with relevant experience of batch processing, automation, technical transfers, scale up, commissioning and validation in a cGMP pharmaceutical industry.
.Project management skills, including the ability to deliver projects on schedule, within budget, and meeting predefined quality requirements.Additional InformationAbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community.
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