19779-Scientific Technical Specialist-Cork

This is an 11-month contract.

Purpose:

The Analytical Sciences (AS) group requires a Technical Specialist with strong analytical experience to provide multidisciplinary expertise and technical support to the Analytical Sciences team. The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting in the effective and efficient running of analytical projects and will be an active member within the wider Technology team to provide Technical support, guidance, and expertise to ensure the success of the team. A high level of innovation, enthusiasm, and drive will be required to deliver technical excellence for a number of analytical transfers, method development, method qualifications, and small-scale process optimization studies. The Scientific Technical Specialist provides in-line technical support to ensure the continued manufacture and supply of quality pharmaceutical products in meeting the company priorities of: Compliance, Supply, Strategy, and Profit Plan. This role is responsible for all aspects of method and equipment validation, assisting in the effective and efficient running of the method, equipment validation, and small-scale optimization operations programs. In addition, providing ongoing technical support to the site in the area of contamination control. Works with moderate work direction and is skilled and knowledgeable to the position.

Responsibilities:

• Knowledgeable in protein chemistry and analytical techniques such as ELISA/Bioassay methods, Method validations, method transfers, and Equipment qualifications in a GMP environment.

• Perform laboratory experiments required to deliver on project timelines.

• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives, including method optimisation and troubleshooting.

• Preparation of documentation associated with the projects in accordance with GDP (good documentation practice) and site procedures.

• Lead and Participate in cross-functional projects, problem-solving teams for troubleshooting, and investigations across site.

• Prepare, review, and approval of technical documents, procedures, CAPAs, change control, deviations, metrics, etc.

• Adhere to the highest quality standards

Requirements:

• MSc/BSc. Qualification (Science)

• At least 3 years of industry experience working with ELISA/Bioassay in a QC/Analytical role group.

• High-level written and verbal communication with advanced PC skills.

• Self-motivated and ability to work as part of a team with good project management skills.

• Demonstrated ability to fully realize improvement initiatives.

• Demonstrated successes in a team environment, such as project teams, problem-solving teams, etc.

• Stakeholder management of multiple decision-makers, corporate colleagues, and cross-functional teams.

• Desired Qualifications/Experience: Minitab, Softmax Pro, JMP, Trackwise

• Project management qualification such as Project Management Professional (PMP)