Upstream Bioprocess Associate
Company: Innopharma
- Location: Dublin, Ireland
- Work mode: On-site
- Employment type: Full-time
- Posted: 13 days ago
- Offer language: English
Job description
Job Title: Upstream Bioprocess Associate
12-month contract role (Possibility of Extension)
Location: Dublin
Department: Manufacturing Operations
About the company: Innopharma Technical Services, part of Innopharma Group, is seeking Upstream Bioprocess Associate (BPA) to provide support to our multinational Biopharmaceutical client site based in Dublin.
About the position: Reporting to the Shift Lead, the Upstream Bioprocess Associate will support the ongoing manufacturing operations within the facility, as well as commissioning and qualification activities for the process equipment. This is a (24/7) shift role.
Key Responsibilities:
- Execution of commercial manufacturing processes according to established work instructions.
- Creation and update of operating procedures & other relevant documentation for large scale manufacturing.
- Operating production equipment within the assigned functional area.
- Adhering to GMP and SOPs.
- Taking part in investigations and optimisation of processes using scientific, engineering, and lean principles.
- Proficient use of process automation systems (i.e., Delta V and Syncade Interactions, OSI/Pi Historian) and some supporting business systems (i.e., SAP, Infinity, Maximo etc.).
- Assisting with review of batch and exception reports for manufacturing lots in conjunction with Quality Assurance representative and provide input to related investigations and QA audit activities.
- Working with the manufacturing operations group, the project design team, the CQV team, & the Automation/Computer Systems Validation teams to facilitate the implementation of the project design, validation, and operation of the MPCC manufacturing facility.
- Engaging in and supporting a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence through ownership of improvement for work processes, equipment, and a safe working environment.
Preferred Experience:
- Minimum of Level 6 qualification in an Engineering/Science related discipline; however, relevant experience in a similar regulated industry will also be considered (e.g., cGMP, ISO or similar cleanroom industry experience strongly preferred).
- 3+ years’ working experience in a large-scale biopharmaceutical manufacturing facility.
- Experience with Delta V and MES or similar control and data acquisition systems.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to consistently meet deadlines and adhere to scheduled timelines.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.
Note:
- Due to the nature of the business, additional duties may be assigned from time to time.
- All applicants must be eligible to work in Ireland on valid work visa for the duration of the contract.
- All applicants must be willing to work in shifts 24/7 operations.
Education:
- Bachelor's (required)
Experience:
- Biopharmaceutical manufacturing: 3 years (required)
- Delta V and MES: 2 years (required)
Work authorisation:
- Ireland (required)
Work Location: In person
