Specialist, QC

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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.  

For more information about Bristol Myers Squibb, visit us at BMS.com/ie

The Role                                                            

Bristol-Myers Squibb is currently building a new state of the art large-scale biologics manufacturing facility in Cruiserath, Dublin 15, approximately $1 billion investment. Once completed, the new facility will significantly increase Bristol-Myers Squibb’s biologics manufacturing capacity and play a central role in its global manufacturing network.

BMS Cruiserath Biologics is seeking to recruit a permanent QC Bioanalytical Analyst reporting to the QC Bioanalytical Manager.

The successful candidate will be involved in assisting in the establishment of laboratory operations, performing testing of samples and performing laboratory duties in accordance with cGMP regulations.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• 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 writing investigation reports.
• Accurately documenting laboratory work.
• Execute and assist in batch release testing, technical transfer and co-validation activities.
• Assisting with qualification of laboratory instruments.
• Perform instrument performance checks and calibration.
• Assist with troubleshooting of instrumentation.
• Data review based on demonstrated proficiency on assays.

Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills Required:

• One to two years’ experience in the following analytical techniques would be an advantage:  Aseptic Techniques, Cell Culture, Cell-based Bioassays and ELISA.
• 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 in assay execution and recognize anomalous trends or results.
• The successful candidate 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.
• You’ll get a competitive salary and a great benefits package including, but not only, an annual bonus, pension contribution, family health in