Job Description

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Manufacturing Biotech Associate to provide operational support for manufacturing operations of our Late Stage and Launch Pipeline products at our new state of the art single use biotechnology facility in Dunboyne, Ireland.

Our facility in Dunboyne, Co. Meath is a premier, state-of-the-art facility that enables and advances our best work. By integrating leading-edge technology with a dynamic, activity-based workspace, the facility will support seamless connection and collaboration within and across teams and functions. Our Dunboyne facility will provide Biologics Drug Substance manufacturing for Clinical Supply, Registration & Commercial Launch.

The facility is designed to be operated in a multi-product mode which requires flexibility to adjust as the pipeline of clinical and commercial biologics-based medicines demands change.

Our Dunboyne facility serves as a magnetic force that attracts, recognizes, and integrates people of diverse backgrounds and perspectives. Employees will feel not only that they belong in the Dunboyne, but that the facility belongs to and is shaped by them.

Bring energy, knowledge, innovation to carry out the following:

• The Manufacturing Biotech Associate will support end-to end production operations for both Fed Batch and Continuous Manufacturing.
• Operate equipment according to electronic batch records, sampling plans and standard operating procedures.
• Work as part of a dedicated process team where flexibility and teamwork are a key requirement.
• Ability to solve problems with a desire to continuously learn, improve and develop.
• Conduct all work activities with a strict adherence to the safety and compliance culture on site.
• Support the Authoring of electronic batch records, sampling plans, work instructions and standard operating procedures.

What skills you will need:

In order to excel in this role, you will more than likely have:

• Level 7 qualification in a science or engineering discipline desired.

• A level 6 with a minimum of 3+ years’ experience in a GMP Manufacturing requirement shall be deemed equivalent.

• Competent in troubleshooting and show practical problem-solving capabilities.

• Ability to work independently and within a cross-functional team.

• Familiarity with contamination control and batch release requirements

• Familiarity with Emerson DeltaV, Pas X, and the use of Automation in a manufacturing Process.
• Proficiency in various SingleUse technologies in a manufacturing environment

• Commissioning and Qualification experience

• Understanding of Upstream and Downstream Unit Operations for mAb manufacturing

• Understanding of both continuous and batch fed manufacturing processes.

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. Please do not hesitate to contact the Talent Acquisition Advisor assigned to this role should you need any support during our recruitment process.

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.

So, if you are ready to:

Invent solutions to meet unmet healthcare needs, please apply today.

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Regular

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Not Applicable

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Job Posting End Date:

04/11/2025

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