Manufacturing Bioprocess Associate

Merck Merck · Pharma · Meath, Ireland

This role supports end-to-end production operations for biopharmaceutical manufacturing, operating equipment according to procedures and maintaining a strict safety and compliance culture. It requires a Level 6 qualification in science or engineering and experience in a GMP Manufacturing environment.

What you'd actually do

  1. Support end-to-end production operations for both Fed Batch and Continuous Manufacturing.
  2. Operate equipment according to electronic batch records, sampling plans, and standard operating procedures.
  3. Support weekend or out-of-hours work on select time frames to support manufacturing activities.
  4. Conduct all work activities with strict adherence to the safety and compliance culture on site.
  5. Support the authoring of electronic batch records, sampling plans, work instructions, and standard operating procedures.

Skills

Required

  • Level 6 qualification in a science or engineering discipline
  • 2+ years of experience in a GMP Manufacturing environment
  • Ability to work independently and within a cross-functional team
  • Familiarity with contamination control and batch release requirements
  • Understanding of Upstream and Downstream Unit Operations for mAb manufacturing
  • Adaptability
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Applied Engineering
  • Automation
  • Cleanroom Gowning
  • Cognitive Flexibility
  • Computer Literacy
  • Contamination Control
  • Equipment Set Up
  • Fabrication Processes
  • GMP Environments
  • GMP Operations
  • Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
  • In-Process Control (IPC)
  • Manufacturing Environments
  • Manufacturing Processes
  • Manufacturing Support
  • Mechatronics
  • Problem Resolution
  • Process Manufacturing
  • Production Scheduling
  • Recordkeeping
  • Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Management
  • Sterile Manufacturing

Nice to have

  • Familiarity with Emerson DeltaV, Pas X, and the use of Automation in a manufacturing process
  • Experience with various SingleUse technologies in a manufacturing environment
  • Knowledge in cell expansion and or, cell banking operations

What the JD emphasized

  • Level 6 qualification in a science or engineering discipline
  • 2+ years of experience in a GMP Manufacturing environment