Specialist, QC Separations

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Bristol Myers Squibb Ireland

Bristol Myers Squibb has been in operation in Ireland since 1964, employing over 650 people across a range of activities and business units

Located in Dublin, Cruiserath Biologics Campus, a one billion Multi-Product Cell Culture Biologics Manufacturing facility plays a central role in the Global Product Development and Supply (GPS) network as the company’s first European biologics manufacturing facility.  This state of the art facility will produce multiple therapies for the company’s growing biologics portfolio. Global Biologics Laboratory (GBL) responsible for the release testing of Biologics Drug product for the network, is also based on the Cruiserath Biologics Campus.

BMS Cruiserath has been awarded “Biopharma Company of the Year 2019” in the Irish Pharma Industry Awards and is certified as a Great Place to Work since 2017, including as a Great Place to Work for Women in 2020 and 2021.  

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The Role

Bristol-Myers Squibb is a large-scale biologic manufacturing facility in Cruiserath, Dublin 15. This facility plays a central role in its global manufacturing network.

Bristol-Myers Squibb Cruiserath Biologics is seeking to recruit a QC Biologics Specialist to join the QC-Separations Laboratory, the function of which is to support drug product and drug substance release and stability testing. The successful candidate will be involved in assisting in laboratory operations, performing testing of samples and performing laboratory duties in accordance with cGMP regulations.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performing release and stability testing for biological products.

• Assisting in updating and issuing documentation, including SOPs, as required.

• Performing routine data analysis, assist in the investigation of OOS results, perform trending analysis and assisting with investigation reports.

• Accurately documenting laboratory work.

• Execute and assist in technical transfer and co-validation activities.

• Assisting with qualification of laboratory instruments.

• Data review based on demonstrated proficiency on assays.

Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills Required:

• Previous experience in a regulated biopharmaceutical laboratory is preferred. HPLC/UPLC and Empower experience is preferred but not essential. 

• The ideal candidate should hold a minimum of a BSc. in Biochemistry or related discipline. 

• The successful candidate must demonstrate an ability to work independently and recognize anomalous trends or results.

• Must demonstrate problem solving ability, as well as the ability to prioritize objectives from multiple projects and adhere to scheduled timelines. Excellent communication and the ability to work in a team based collaborative environment are required.

Why you should apply

• You will help patients in their fight against serious diseases
• You will be part of a company that encourages excellence and innovation, respects diversity, develops leaders and values its employees.