Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Scientist, Analytical Research and Development within Biologics Analytical Research & Development team on our Dunboyne Site.

The Biologics Analytical Research & Development department is seeking applicants for a Scientist position which is a laboratory-based scientific role tasked with analytical testing of drug substance for release, stability and characterisation of biologic products under GMP/GDP and analytical method transfers. The successful candidate must function well and be able to collaborate in a fast-paced, integrated, multidisciplinary team environment. The Analytical Scientist will run the daily activities in the Analytical laboratories.

This facility will be 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. This site will provide Biologics Drug Substance manufacturing for Clinical Supply, Registration & Commercial Launch.

Our site in Dunboyne 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.

Our Research Scientists are our Inventors. We identify and target steps in disease mechanisms or pathways that could be inhibited or enhanced. Our goal is to isolate a compound that is effective against a disease target. Using innovative thinking, state-of-the-art facilities and robust scientific methodology, we collaborate to discover the next medical breakthrough.

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

• Execution of analytical method validations and transfers (among different sites, and between the company sites and CROs) and write technical protocols and reports
• Execution of analytical testing of drug substance release, stability and characterisation for biologics under GMP/GDP
• Support equipment maintenance, calibration and qualification work
• Preparation of analytical methods, SOPs and other documents as required
• Other analytical activities in consultation with the Supervisor
• Works in accordance with applicable internal company regulations: safety, health and environmental protection
• Train new Scientists

What skills you will need:

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

• M.S in analytical chemistry/biochemistry or related field or BA with a minimum of 3 years of experience in the Pharmaceutical Industry
• Experience with analytical testing with Ultrahigh Pressure Liquid Chromatography (UPLC)/High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), Capillary Electrophoresis, or other large molecule characterisation techniques
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work in a team environment with cross-functional interactions is essential
• GMP working experience
• Experience on analytical method qualification and transfers

In Ireland, we work at the forefront of science and technology to advance manufacturing excellence and R&D across our Irish sites and global company network. We’re always looking to make a difference for people, patients, and communities – from Ireland to the world.

Our Commitment to Ireland:

We are one of the Ireland’s leading healthcare companies, having first established here over 50 years ago. We have a dynamic and diverse team of over 3,000 employees currently working across seven sites in Ballydine, Co Tipperary, Brinny, Co Cork, Dunboyne, Co Meath, Carlow, and Dublin, where, in addition, operate substantial Human Health and Animal Health businesses. Through our long-standing footprint in Ireland and over $6 billion invested across our Irish operations, our Irish sites manufacture many of the company’s top products, helping save and enhance lives in over 140 countries around the world.

The latest addition to the Ireland family is Dunboyne which joined our network in September 2020. Our Dunboyne site is the company’s first Biologics Drug Substance Single Use Commercialisation Facility, playing an important role in helping to commercialise key medicines as the newest addition to the company network. The cutting-edge innovation and collaboration between Dunboyne’s research and manufacturing teams will significantly accelerate the time it takes to bring a medicine to market for the benefit of patients around the world.

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 don't 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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Job Posting End Date:

05/23/2025

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