Analytical Scientist R&D

Darwin Rhodes

Dunboyne, Co Meath
Contract
Full-time

29 days ago

ABOUT THE PROJECT

Work Location: Dunboyne, Ireland

Work model: On-site

Contract type: 11 months temporary fixed term contract

Client: a global healthcare leader dedicated to improving health and well-being worldwide. The company focuses on innovative medicines, vaccines, and animal health products

ABOUT THE ROLEA 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

Shift Pattern:4 days on / 4 days off, working a 7-day rolling shift schedule on extended hours only (7:00 AM to 7:00 PM).Example Schedule:You would work Monday to Thursday one week, then have Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday off, returning to work Tuesday through Friday the following week, and so forth.Additional Information:This shift pattern includes a 20% premium for extended day shifts.ABOUT THE CANDIDATEWhat 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.

Darwin Rhodes

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