Job Description

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an Analytical Scientist R&D in our Dunboyne facility. 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.

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.

This individual will work closely with the Enabling Technology and Engineering group to leverage Process Automation knowledge as well as the Analytical group to enable the adoption of Process Analytical Technology (PAT).

The Microbiology Lab Operations group with work closely with Operations to understand facility fit and will be able to flex resources as needed.

This is a shift-based role (primarily extended days but it is subject to business needs).

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

• Drive laboratory operations within the new laboratory facility which will include oversight of equipment qualification (PQ), documentation generation and SME review of SOP’s, Work instructions as well as contributing to lab and process establishment.
• Review and/or lead, trending and reporting of laboratory data, to support batch release, maintain oversight of review metrics, to collate and analyse end of quarter and year reports for all raw data generated.
• Maintaining and release of laboratory stock, ordering laboratory consumables where required.
• Active participation in functional meetings, leading of departmental and cross-functional meetings where required.
• Participation in internal and external audit and inspection activities and ensure permanent inspection readiness.
• Support and drive site safety & ways of working culture demonstrating respect and appreciation for diverse populations.
• Perform supporting GMP activities & troubleshooting for general lab operations, EM, Facility testing as required, and execute in-process and drug substance analysis studies & lead/ participate in laboratory projects.
• Support introduction of novel, innovative solutions, collaborating with the global Microbiology Center of Expertise and participating in lean lab methodologies.
• Ability to organise and establish testing schedules and adhere to deadlines.
• Build team effectiveness skills, learn to promote team success through own actions and by
• Be flexible to support changing business needs, (e.g. Infrequent out of hours testing support for exceptional circumstances).
• Be able to share and communicate that knowledge through training other analysts & maintain timely training completion

What skills you will need:

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

• A degree qualification in a relevant field (Biological Sciences/ Engineering), preferable for background in microbiology, An Advanced Degree (e.g., MSc) qualification is desirable.
• A 3+ years’ experience working in a relevant industry field.
• Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative in a constructive manner.
• Technical Knowledge with Biologics drug substance manufacturing and microbiological testing techniques.
• Ability to think logically and be proactive under pressure.
• Effective communicator.

As a company, we are committed to 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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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

VISA Sponsorship:

Travel Requirements:

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

Shift:

Valid Driving License:

Hazardous Material(s):

Required Skills:

Adaptability, Adaptability, Analytical Development, Analytical Method Development, Applied Engineering, Batch Releases, Business, Cell-Based Assays, Client Communication, Collaborative Communications, GMP Compliance, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Immunoassays, Interpersonal Relationships, Laboratory Analysis, Laboratory Informatics, Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), Laboratory Techniques, Mammalian Cell Culture, Management Process, Motivating Teams, Process Automations, Project Management, Real Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (qPCR), Risk Assessments {+ 4 more}

Preferred Skills:

Job Posting End Date:

06/12/2025

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