Analytical Scientist - Technical Services/Manufacturing Sciences Laboratory
Eli Lilly
- Limerick
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Have an in-depth knowledge of the science of biotech manufacturing and associated laboratory models and analytical tests, supporting upstream and downstream processing.
- Expertise in laboratory scale equipment operation and trouble shooting.
- Understand molecule-specific control strategy and basis of specifications and critical quality attributes.
- Work with the network and development organizations to ensure well-understood, robust and fit-for-purpose analytical assays are developed and transferred. This will include those specific to next generation bioprocessing.
- Involved In The Qualification Of Analytical Instruments And In Their Routine Maintenance.
- Development, Validation And Verification Of New Methodologies, As Part Of New Product Introductions Or Process Improvement Activities.
- Recognize Atypical Assay Behaviour And Equipment Modes of Failure.
- Leading laboratory investigations in support of production operations.
- Support the design and start-up of the laboratory including equipment configuration and purchase, development of the laboratory data management strategy, establishment of laboratory protocols
- Support a laboratory startup plan in alignment with the health, safety and environmental team to ensure safe startup and operation.
- Create and review documents including laboratory SOPs, material specifications, protocols, and work instructions
- Establish partnerships to enable cross functional work with the quality control laboratory and other Lilly sites to ensure facility startup objectives are met.
- Understand basic statistical methodologies and statistically based experimental design.
- Identify process improvements and participate in implementation of Lean manufacturing initiatives
- Contribute to the authorship and review of regulatory submissions and responses to regulatory agencies
- Demonstrated technical capability with high productivity
- Proven track record of curiosity with learning agility
- Self-starter with high initiative and data-driven approach to problem-solving
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated strong verbal and written communication skills
- Demonstrated adaptability and flexibility to working in different environments, teams etc.
- Demonstrated ability to participate in and facilitate decision-making
- Proficient in English
- PhD degree based in biology, chemistry, biochemistry or similar discipline. MSc or BSc with equivalent experience may also be considered.
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- These are 8-hour day roles. As a manufacturing support function, the need for occasional evening or weekend support can arise.
- Although expected to be minimal, occasional travel is possible including to other Lilly sites both in- and outside of Ireland.