Talent in Technical Services/Manufacturing Sciences (Biotech)

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We are really excited to offer new opportunities to technical candidates in the areas of Science, Engineering and Analytical to support our Drug Substance manufacturing facility. 

If you are looking for a challenging, rewarding career and feel you meet the requirements listed below we would love to consider you for a role at Eli Lilly, Kinsale.

Bioprocess Scientist - Technical Services/Manufacturing Sciences

The Bioprocess Scientist TS/MS will be responsible for providing technical support for existing manufacturing processes, in addition to the development, commercialisation, technology transfer of new processes into the operations/manufacturing environment. The position will be focused on cell culture (Upstream) and/or protein purification (Downstream) science and technology. The successful applicant will build a deep technical expertise in their area of responsibility and demonstrate strong data-driven decision-making and problem-solving capabilities. They will also work to continuously improve process performance by implementing new technologies and process improvements.

Key Responsibilities

• Have an in-depth knowledge of the science behind the molecule and the Kinsale biotech manufacturing processes

• Work with the development organisation to ensure a well-understood, robust and fit-for-purpose process control strategy is developed and transferred

• Interpret complex technical challenges to design and/or execute experiments to enhance understanding of the manufacturing processes, increase process robustness and productivity and to aid manufacturing investigations

• Establish/qualify scale-down models of manufacturing processes

• Generate scientific reports and technical documentation

• Apply general knowledge of statistics for data analysis

• Document and appropriately communicate aspects of work and learnings at internal and external fora (may include participation at scientific meetings)

• Understand and ensure compliance with safety, compliance, and regulatory expectations

• Contribute to the authorship and review of regulatory submissions and responses to regulatory agencies

• Identify process improvements and participate in implementation of Lean initiatives

• Provide training and mentorship for new personnel

Attributes for the Role

• Demonstrated technical capability with high productivity

• Proven track record of curiosity with learning agility

• Self-starter with high initiative and data-driven approach to problem-solving

• Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills

• Demonstrated strong verbal and written communication skills

• Demonstrated adaptability and flexibility to working in different environments, teams etc.

• Demonstrated ability to participate in and facilitate decision-making

Educational Requirements:

• PhD in Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Analytical Science, Biochemical Engineering, or related discipline.

• MSc with relevant experience (>3 years’ experience within the biopharmaceutical industry) will also be considered.

Additional Experience and role information:

• This will be a laboratory based role

• Candidates with relevant GMP experience in the biopharmaceutical industry may be considered for plant-based Bioprocess Scientist roles.

Work Environment:

• These are 8-hour days roles. As a manufacturing support function, the need for occasional evening or weekend support can arise.

• Roles may be offered on either a permanent or fixed duration Lilly contract basis and can be discussed further at the early stages of the interview process.

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