Biomanufacturing Engineer

Job description

Biomanufacturing Engineer

The Role

 

We are actively seeking to recruit an experienced BioManufacturing Engineer for our Bioprocess Division. Reporting to the MSAT (Manufacturing Sciences & Technology) organisation, the individual shall be required to work extensively throughout the UK, Ireland, and Nordic regions.  Ideally the successful candidate will be based around the Dublin area.

 

·  Broad and deep understanding and experience with downstream purification technologies and applications in the biopharmaceutical industry for monoclonal Antibodies, recombinant proteins, plasma proteins with a key focus on process development, scale-up, and developing methodologies for transferring procedures or biological processes from laboratories to commercial-scale manufacturing production
·  Strong chemical / biochemical engineering skills to understand complex customer applications to allow for effective planning, design and execution of interventions through process development, scale-up and implementation within given milestones and deadlines.
·  Assessing options for plant expansion or reconfiguration by developing and testing process simulation models with a more in-depth focus on single-use technologies.
·  Optimising production by analysing processes and compiling de-bottleneck studies. Review existing bio-manufacturing processes to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
·  Identify new or expand existing opportunities, by connecting frequently with all levels within the customer.
·  Developing and extending customer contacts with growing internal and customer credibility as the expert.
·  Prepare and present technical reports, data summary documents, or research articles for scientific publication, regulatory submissions, or patent applications.
·  Produce quality and timely written reports, operating protocols, applications notes, and all other appropriate documentation.
·  Deliver technical training and seminars covering our products, applications and services for our internal and external customers.
·  Attend relevant congresses / tradeshows.
·  Live the MSAT Network, connecting and communicating with MSAT colleagues around the world sharing technical knowledge and application experience which can be of benefit to your customers locally.

 

Who you are:

 

Graduate degree in Chemical / Biochemical engineering, Biochemical engineering or Biotechnology with practical, hands-on experience with all downstream process technologies within the Bioscience / Biopharmaceutical environment, including:

 

·  Normal flow filtration techniques; Theoretical and practical “hands-on” experience of aseptic filtration is a prerequisite.
·  Tangential flow filtration (TFF) techniques such as ultrafiltration and diafiltration.  Experience with microfiltration or large-scale operation is desirable.
·  Chromatographic separation techniques, preferably involving process and method development, is advantageous.
·  Multi-use and single-use processes or systems.

 

Proven practical hands on laboratory and / or pilot plant experience is essential as well as excellent written and verbal communications with high level presentation skills.

The position is focused on supporting UK, Ireland, and the Nordics. Therefore, highly motivated and disciplined mindset is essential as well as a flexible approach and strong organisational skills, high level of initiative with the ability to complete short- and longer-term projects,

Candidates must have a willingness to travel up to 50 % of their time.

 

To all recruitment agencies/suppliers: we are lucky enough to receive fantastic applications and have an in house recruitment team. Therefore unless you are formally requested by a member of the in house recruitment team to support us and then given access to our portal you are not engaged to work with us. Please do not contact hiring managers directly or send speculative profiles or CVs – we will not accept these as an introduction and you will not be paid any fee or considered for our preferred supplier list.

 

Job Requisition ID: 201789

Location: Dublin

Career Level: D - Professional (4-9 years)

Working time model: full-time

US Disclosure
The Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, gender identity, transgender status, marital status, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.  This policy of Equal Employment Opportunity applies to all policies and programs relating to recruitment and hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Any applicant or employee who believes they have been discriminated against by the Company or anyone acting on behalf of the Company must report any concerns to their Human Resources Business Partner, Legal, or Compliance immediately. The Company will not retaliate against any individual because they made a good faith report of discrimination.

North America Disclosure
The Company is committed to accessibility in its workplaces, including during the job application process. Applicants who may require accommodation during the application process should speak with our HR Services team at 855 444 5678 from 8:00am to 5:30pm ET Monday through Friday.

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