Scientist

Job description

Scientist role based in Meath. 11 month contract. Monday to Friday position with hybrid capabilities. Experience of pharmaceutical formulation development and/or clinical supplies manufacture is desirable. The Scientist is required to possess a degree in Chemical Engineering, Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent plus some industrial experience. Position will receive direction and support.

Role Functions

Support laboratory operations within the new laboratory facility which will include support of equipment qualification (PQ), documentation generation of SOP’s, Work instructions as well as contributing to lab and process establishment.

• Review, trending and reporting of laboratory data, to support generation of batch data, maintain oversight of review metrics, to collate and analyze end of quarter and year reports for all raw data generated. Maintaining and release of laboratory stock, ordering laboratory consumables where required.
• Manage and ensure routine cleans of laboratory equipment are completed as per site procedures, ensure laboratory housekeeping standards are maintained, identifying continuous improvement opportunities in laboratory processes.
• Responds to standard requests from partners, customers, and clients (internal and/or external).
• Active participation in functional meetings, facilitation of cross-functional meetings where required.
• Participation in laboratory investigations and Root Cause Analysis activities.
• Participation in internal and external audit and inspection activities.
• Participation in SME development groups to improve technical expertise.
• Support site safety culture.
  · Perform supporting activities for general lab operations, EM, Facility testing, method transfers, method verifications, and execution of laboratory studies were required.
• A good knowledge of GMP, familiarity with USP, EP, JP requirements.
• Support introduction of novel, innovative solutions, supporting the testing of biologics within the facility.
• Participation in risk assessments as required.
• Ability to solve problems and take new perspectives on existing solutions with a desire to continuously learn, improve and develop.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills as an individual contributor as well as collaboration skills and teamworking ability to work with global and interdisciplinary teams.
• Build team effectiveness skills, learn to promote team success through own actions and by demonstrating respect and appreciation for diverse populations.
• Support timely training completion and coaching of team members.
• Be flexible to support changing business needs, (e.g. Infrequent out of hours testing support for exceptional circumstances).

Experience

Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative in a constructive manner.

• Knowledge with Biologics manufacturing and familiarity with microbiological testing techniques.
• Knowledge of laboratory systems (e.g. LIMS, E-logs, MODA, and electronic notebooks).
• Ability to think logically and be proactive under pressure.
• Effective communicator and technical expertise in science, to be able to share and communicate that knowledge through training other analysts.

Qualifications

• A degree qualification in a relevant field (Biological Sciences/ Engineering), preferable for background in microbiology.

• A minimum of 2-3 years experience working in a relevant academic or industry field, (Internships and student placements will be considered in lieu of experience).