Bioprocess Scientist

Summary:
Our client, a biopharmaceutical company based in Dublin, is looking for a Bioprocess Scientist. The ideal candidate will be responsible for supporting and executing experimental design, data analysis and interpretation to resolve complex cell culture deviations.

Responsibilities:

• Supporting process improvement and troubleshooting with end-to-end product focus.
• Provide technical support investigations, new process introduction or change implementation in commercial manufacturing operations.
• Authoring and reviewing development operating procedures and technical reports.
• Supporting global regulatory submissions as needed.
• Securing continuity of an appropriate Lean Six Sigma /CEM level of knowledge.
• Facilitating problem solving & risk assessment (FMEA – Failure mode and effects analysis) projects/meeting.
• Making problems visible and strive for continuous improvement.

Qualifications & Experience:

• A master’s degree (or higher) in Biological Sciences/Chemistry /Chemical Engineering/Biological Engineering.
• 0-3 years’ experience in the Biopharmaceutical industry (preferably practical experience of cell culture processing).
• Experience in drug substance process development, process characterisation studies, mammalian cell technology, biochemistry, cell biology, fluid mechanics and process modelling.
• Experience in executing experimental programs in the laboratory.
• Working knowledge of statistical methods for DOE design and data analysis (e.g., JMP or Design Expert software).
• Experience with technology transfer, regulatory filing, and commercial drug substance manufacturing of biologics is a plus.
• Knowledge of and experience in applying Six Sigma and Lean methodologies.
• Desirable evidence of Continuous Professional Development.