Associate Scientist – Downstream R&D

Desired Skills: analytical,r&d,downstream

PE Global are recruiting for an Associate Scientist – R&D – Downstream on behalf of our client based in Cork:

12  months

The Snr. Associate Scientist will provide scientific expertise on a variety of small-scale protein purification techniques to support process development, characterization, troubleshooting of manufacturing issues, and continuous process improvement. This role is a subject matter expert role within the Technical Development and Services, Biological Centre of Excellence Laboratory and is open to candidates with Downstream processing experience. Analytical experience or background would also be considered. Thorough understanding of GMP’s and ICH guidelines an advantage.

The candidate should have experience in bioprocessing of proteins (Enzymes, Antibodies), and more specifically have hands on expertise of small-scale laboratory purification techniques (e.g. AKTA systems, TFF, Filtration) and be familiar with chromatography, resin screening and filtration. The candidate will be involved in various cross functional projects that will involve high standards of collaboration with scientific peers across, Process Development, Manufacturing, Quality and Analytical Services.

RESPONSIBILITIES

List the major responsibilities of the job.

Laboratory /Project work:

• Accountable for designing and delivering assigned scientific projects & studies in line with overall CoE business plan and technical agenda, with limited supervision.
• Accountable for the integrity of the data and scientific conclusions from assigned scientific projects.
• Support and lead root cause analysis investigations, troubleshoot processing problems and support more junior scientists with technical challenges and development of technical depth.
• Accountable for developing and maintaining small scale models and maintaining expertise in protein purification techniques and methodologies.
• Author protocols, work instructions, SOPs, risk assessments and technical reports to a high standard.
• Use scientific integrity and expertise to challenge the status quo and identify opportunities for improvement in lab practices.
• Accountable for developing & maintaining a high standard of Good Laboratory Practices (GLP).
• Responsible for developing cross functional project plans with other CoE SME’s and stakeholders.
• Responsible for participating in the internal network of SME’s across the scientific and technical functions namely CoE, Process Sciences and Analytical etc.
• Responsible for the communication and dissemination of scientific output to scientific & technical functions and CoE stakeholders. (i.e. presentations to internal functions)
• Responsible for designing discrete studies/experiments with appropriate supervision.
• Responsible for maintaining a culture of empowerment, accountability and continuous improvement within CoE.
• Responsible for contributing to strong cross functional relationships through promotion of science and the work of CoE across stakeholder groups, specifically Technical Operations functions.
• Responsible for maintaining a culture of Operational Excellence, namely Standard work and 5S.
• Responsible for adhering to CoE procedures and practices specifically in relation to laboratory operations.
• Accountable for the health and safety of self and colleagues working together

EDUCATION

• PhD degree in a relevant scientific discipline (Biochemistry, biotechnology, process engineering etc) with 0-2 years’ experience of laboratory scale downstream techniques*.
• Master’s degree in a relevant scientific discipline (Biochemistry, biotechnology, process engineering etc) with 3+ years’ experience of laboratory scale downstream techniques*.
• Bacheolrs degree in a relevant scientific discipline (Biochemistry, biotechnology, process engineering etc) with 5+ years’ experience of laboratory scale downstream techniques*.
• *Commercial scale experience will also be considered. Some experience in analytical science will be an advantage.

EXPERIENCE

• Working knowledge of pharmaceutical regulatory requirements appropriate to level and understanding of the cGMP manufacturing process for Biologics.

Periodic week-end laboratory work and/or on call support will be required on a team rotation basis.

Interested candidates should submit an updated CV.

Please click the link below to apply, call Audrey on 0214297900 or alternatively send an up to date CV to Audrey.mccarthy@peglobal.net

***Please note our client cannot assist with any visa sponsorship and candidates must have the correct visa to live and work in Ireland***