22976-MS&T Scientist (Specialist)-Meath Contractor

This is an 11-month initial contract.

Purpose

The MS&T Scientist (Specialist) is responsible for contributing to the overall running of the MS&T Bioprocess Laboratory and working across the site as part of a diverse and interdisciplinary team to build capability and knowledge in the manufacture of biologics.

Key responsibilities of the MS&T Scientist include the planning and execution of scale-down model establishment, analytical testing, satellite and improvement studies in the MS&T Bioprocess Lab, and the provision of technical expertise and leadership to support successful new product introduction.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute analytical testing to support USP-DSP scale-down model establishments, satellite runs and investigation/improvement studies in the MS&T lab
• Plan and execute DSP laboratory studies (i.e. chromatography runs, filter assessments)
• Support the transfer of analytical methods into the MS&T laboratory.
• Provide specialist analytical support to the site and the network for non-routine analysis and troubleshooting.
• Experimental design, execution, data analysis and interpretation.
• Author and review standard operating procedures and technical reports
• Supporting multidisciplinary teams (MS&T, quality, analytics, regulatory) for process improvement and troubleshooting.
• Assuring effective application of Lean SixSigma and Change Management tools in the Analytical Sciences group by
• Securing continuity of an appropriate level of knowledge.
• Facilitating problem solving & risk assessment (FMEA) projects/meetings
• Making problems visible and striving for continuous improvement.
• Serving as an analytical specialist during internal audits and external inspections/audits
• Supporting alignment and knowledge exchange with development organizations, other commercial nodes and external manufacturing partners.
• Ability to lead and coach others to solve problems and take new perspectives on existing solutions with a desire to continuously learn, improve and develop.
• Excellent trouble shooting and problem-solving skills as well as influencing, collaboration skills and teamworking ability to represent MS&T on global and interdisciplinary teams.
• Complete product robustness monitoring in partnership with global technical teams and provide leadership for investigations.
• Demonstrate “safety first, quality always” mindset in all responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree qualification with minimum 5 years of experience, Master of Science degree qualification with minimum of 3 years experience, or PhD degree qualification (scientific discipline in biotechnology, biochemistry, pharmacy, process engineering or equivalent).
• Technical expertise with biologics drug substance upstream and downstream operations, analytical testing, process development and tech transfer.
• Proven ability to work as part of a team but also on own initiative as well.
• Ability to think logically and be proactive under pressure.
• Effective communicator and deep technical expertise in science.
• Proven ability around working cross functionally, focusing on meeting and tracking to schedules and embracing an interdependent work culture.
• Experience working in a GMP / regulated environment is desirable.
• Organisation Skills – Ability to manage multiple priorities and know when to escalate issues for resolution.