Team Lead Biotech Associate – Downstream Manufacturing
Company: RECRUITERS Agency
- Location: Dunboyne, Ireland
- Seniority: Senior
- Employment type: Full-time
- Posted: 6 days ago
- Offer language: English
Job description
Team Lead Biotech Associate – Downstream Manufacturing | Dunboyne
- 11 months contract
- €49,000–€66,000/annum pro rate DOE
- Dunboyne | Fully onsite
- Shift-based role | 3-2-2 initially, moving to 4-on/4-off
An exciting 11-month contract opportunity for an experienced Biotech Associate to join a leading biopharmaceutical manufacturing site in Dunboyne. This is a hands-on team lead role, leading a team of 9 Biotech Associates within downstream manufacturing and supporting safe, compliant and efficient batch progression.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and support a team of 9 Biotech Associates within downstream manufacturing operations.
- Act as the technical point of contact for the shift team and key liaison with the Manufacturing Shift Lead.
- Oversee batch progression and support the production of biologic drug substance through filtration and purification processes.
- Progress automated recipes using paperless manufacturing technology and operate single-use equipment between runs.
- Troubleshoot operational issues and lead problem-solving activities to maintain safe and compliant production.
- Coach and mentor team members, supporting training, development and consistent application of GMP and EHS standards.
- Lead or support continuous improvement projects, process optimisation and emergency response activities.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree (Level 8) in a technical, engineering or science-based discipline, or equivalent.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience within the biopharmaceutical industry.
- Previous experience in downstream manufacturing, ideally including chromatography, filtration or purification.
- Demonstrated team leadership experience and ability to coach and develop colleagues.
- Strong knowledge of cGMP, regulated manufacturing environments and biologics operations.
- Experience with electronic manufacturing systems such as SAP, Delta or equivalent.
- Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail and ability to work proactively under pressure in a 24/7 shift environment.
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