Job Description
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Senior Bioprocess Associate at Merck & Co. to contribute to the development and manufacturing of life‑saving biopharmaceuticals.
Key Responsibilities
* Execute an automated recipe using paperless technology to progress drug substance through inoculation, cell culture, filtration and purification.
* Carry out on‑shift manufacturing operations for biologic drug substance and support the production process according to world‑class GMP and EHS principles.
* Set up single‑use equipment between runs and maintain the highest standards of safety, quality and compliance.
* Drive continuous improvement of processing activities through standard work, lean processing techniques and support the operations team to consistently deliver on specific KPIs.
What Skills You Will Need
* Level 7 qualification in a science or engineering discipline, or Level 6 with a minimum of 4 years experience.
* Experience of upstream/downstream processing.
* Experience in a highly regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment is desirable.
* Proven record of accomplishments in a regulated industry.
* Start‑up experience in a large‑scale commercial drug‑substance facility, or similar.
* Maintain a high level of expertise and working knowledge of the process equipment.
* Ability to lead and deliver cross‑functional operational excellence projects/initiatives.
* Proven ability to work with automated systems such as MES, SAP, Delta V, etc.
* Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma and lean methodologies in a workplace environment.
* Possess a detailed overview of the overall upstream/downstream process with expertise and working knowledge of the manufacturing process.
We keep the patient at the very heart of all that we do and strive to find solutions and treatments for some of the world’s most challenging healthcare needs.
As an equal opportunity employer, we are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together.
We are committed to flexible working where possible, and this is why our company has introduced a new hybrid working model for office‑based colleagues around the world.
Please feel free to speak to us about what flexibility means to you during your application.
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