Tech, Operations

Job Description

A fantastic and exciting opportunity has arisen for a Manufacturing Biotech Associate.

This role will involve working shift, on a 24/7 basis. This role is a site based position.

The Manufacturing BioTech Associate will work in a manufacturing self-directed shift team to deliver batch operations successfully, identify and resolve issues in order to allow the site to deliver for our patients in a culture that supports Quality, EHS, Learning and Continuous improvement.

Our facility in Dunboyne joined our network in September 2020. Our Dunboyne site is our Company’s first Biologics Drug Substance Single Use Commercialisation Facility, playing an important role in helping to commercialise key medicines. The cutting-edge innovation and collaboration between our Company’s research and manufacturing teams will significantly accelerate the time it takes to bring a medicine to market for the benefit of patients around the world.

Bring energy, knowledge, innovation to carry out the following:

• The production of biologic drug substance on their designated shift team and will be responsible for the preparation, operation and monitoring of equipment, use of business systems and carrying out tasks including but not limited to the cleaning, validation, in-process testing.
• The progression of an automated recipe using paperless technology in order to generate the drug substance through inoculation and cell culturing activities directing to filtration and purification of the product.
• Setting up the single use equipment between runs, carrying out the production process according to world class GMP and EHS standards and driving to optimise and improve the processing activities through use of standard work and lean processing techniques. 
• Focusing on delivery to the patient through living the Dunboyne culture including a commitment to safety, focusing on right first time in everything we do and concentrating on the engagement and development of self and peers.

What skills you will need:

In order to excel in this role, you will more than likely have:

• A science qualification in a technical, engineering or science-based discipline or equivalent.
• 0 to 3 years’ experience in the biotechnology and/or pharmaceutical industry or equivalent.
• Experience in a highly regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
• Good understanding in the production of biologic drug substance and experience an advantage.  
• Ability to work as part of a shift team and on own initiative in a constructive manner.
• Ability to think logically and be proactive under pressure.
• Flexible and self-motivated.

We keep the patient at the very heart of all that we do and strive to find solutions and treatments for some of the world's most challenging healthcare needs.

As an equal opportunity employer, we are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together.

Please don't hesitate to contact the Talent Acquisition Advisor assigned to this role should you need any support during our recruitment process.

We are committed to flexible working where possible, and this is why our Company has introduced a new hybrid working model for office-based colleagues around the world.

Please feel free to speak to us about what flexibility means to you during your application.

So, if you are ready to:

Invent solutions to meet unmet healthcare needs, please apply today.

Required Skills:

Analytical Problem Solving, Analytical Problem Solving, Cell Cultures, Computer Literacy, Corporate Productions, Data Entry, Equipment Maintenance, GMP Compliance, GMP Documentation, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Key Performance Indicators (KPI), Manufacturing Compliance, Manufacturing Documentation, Manufacturing Operations, Manufacturing Processes, Manufacturing Quality Control, Media Preparation, Motivating Teams, Organizational Structures, Process Improvements, Process Manufacturing, Production Processes, Quality Control Management, Regulatory Compliance, Safety Practices {+ 2 more}

Preferred Skills:

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Employee Status:

Regular

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Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

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Job Posting End Date:

05/29/2026

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