MS&T Scientist Specialist
RK23265
11 Months
Meath





We’re currently recruiting for an exciting opportunity with an award-winning pharmaceutical organization based in Meath. This is an excellent position for anyone who is looking to join a leading multinational who are one of the best at what they do.



The MS&T Scientist (Specialist) is responsible for contributing to the overall running of the MS&T Bioprocess Laboratory and working across site as part of a diverse and interdisciplinary team to build capability and knowledge in the manufacture of biologics

Key responsibilities of the MS&T Scientist include the planning and execution of scale-down model establishment in upstream/downstream, analytical testing, satellite and improvement studies in the MS&T Bioprocess Lab, and the provision of technical expertise and leadership to support successful new product introduction.



Duties:

• Plan and execute upstream activities (USP) for scale-down model establishments, satellite runs and investigation/improvement studies in the MS&T lab (i.e. vial thaws, shake flask passaging, benchtop bioreactor operations including inoculation, sampling, feeding and harvest)
• Support the transfer of new products (NPI) into the MS&T laboratory.
• Provide upstream specialist support to the site and the network for non-routine analysis and troubleshooting.
• Experimental design, execution, data analysis and interpretation through DOEs.
• Author and review standard operating procedures and technical reports
• Supporting multidisciplinary teams (MS&T, quality, analytics, regulatory) for process improvement and troubleshooting.
• Assuring effective application of Lean SixSigma and Change Management tools in the MS&T lab team by:
• Securing continuity of an appropriate level of knowledge.
• Facilitating problem solving & risk assessment (FMEA) projects/meeting.
• Making problems visible and striving for continuous improvement.
• Serving as an upstream specialist during internal audits and external inspections/audits.
• Supporting alignment and knowledge exchange with development organizations, other commercial nodes and external manufacturing partners.
• Ability to lead and coach others to solve problems and take new perspectives on existing solutions with a desire to continuously learn, improve and develop.
• Excellent trouble shooting and problem-solving skills as well as influencing, collaboration skills and teamworking ability to represent MS&T on global and interdisciplinary teams.
• Complete product robustness monitoring in partnership with global technical teams and provide leadership for investigations.
• Demonstrate “safety first, quality always” mindset in all responsibilities.

• Bachelor of Science degree qualification with minimum 5 years of experience, Master of Science degree qualification with minimum of 3 years’ experience, or PhD degree qualification (scientific discipline in biotechnology, biochemistry, pharmacy, process engineering or equivalent).
• Technical expertise with biologics drug substance upstream and downstream operations, analytical testing, process development and tech transfer.
• Experience working in a GMP / regulated environment is desirable
• Approximately 1 weekend shift per month required (days)