Biotech Technical Associate (BTA)

Orion Group Life Sciences are currently recruiting a Biotech Technical Associate (BTA) on behalf of our Multinational Biopharmaceutical Client based in Meath on an initial 11-Month contract with potential to extend.
 
This role will be part of the Manufacturing Self-Directed Work Team (SDWT) / Hub in our new state-of-the-art, single-use, multi-product biotech facility in Dunboyne, County Meath, Ireland. The organisational structure at the site is based on self-directed work teams (SDWT), where decisions are made at the level where the data exists.
The BTA is responsible for all procedures and processes associated with the manufacture of Drug Substance at the Dunboyne manufacturing facility, ensuring the highest standards of Safety, Quality, and Compliance.
The BTA will be responsible for undertaking manufacturing operations involved in the production of biologic drug substance on their designated shift. Key responsibilities include the execution of automated recipes using paperless technology to progress the drug substance through inoculation and cell culturing activities, leading to filtration and purification of the product in a state-of-the-art single-use technology-based facility.
The incumbent will be involved in setting up single-use equipment between runs, carrying out the production process according to world-class GMP and EHS principles. The BTA will also play a key role in optimising and improving processing activities through the use of standard work and lean processing techniques, while supporting operations teams to consistently deliver on specific Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
At all times, this role is focused on delivery to the patient by living the Dunboyne culture — including a commitment to safety, focusing on right-first-time principles, and concentrating on engagement and development of self and peers.
 
Primary Responsibilities (include but not limited to):
Biotech Associate –

• Support operations teams to consistently deliver on specific KPIs such as Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) metrics, Production Plan, Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), compliance, and team training.
• Complete COMMIT cards to highlight ways of working within our SDWTs and Hubs and across the site that support our COMMIT culture.
• Provide immediate feedback to others at any time to reinforce good safety and improvement behaviours and actions.
• Execute commercial manufacturing processes according to established Work Instructions and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Ensure that all assigned tasks related to manufacturing documentation support are in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Routinely raise and discuss any safety concerns.
• Work as part of a dedicated process team where flexibility and teamwork are key requirements.
• Generate SOPs and Work Instructions (WIs) to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Adhere to Right-First-Time principles.
• Provide assistance and/or support to maintenance, engineering, quality, or other colleagues as required.
• Escalate issues as appropriate to the manager or designee.
• Maintain a high level of personal expertise and working knowledge of all aspects of the manufacturing process and process equipment through continuous training and development.
• Liaise with other groups and individuals to ensure effective task planning in line with the manufacturing process plan and site schedule.
• Challenge and identify improvements to the site’s safety and environmental programmes.
• Celebrate success through proactive recognition tools that inspire teams and individuals you collaborate with.
• Participate in shift handovers and Tier 1 meetings, raising concerns or issues promptly and providing potential solutions.
• Act as an Emergency Response Team (ERT) member during emergency situations, if trained.
• Maintain and support a high standard of Safety and GMP compliance at all times.
• Apply problem-solving techniques by referencing relevant past experiences.
• Actively participate in inspections, GEMBAs, and Go-Sees.
• Contribute as a team member during process deviation reviews and Gemba walkdowns.
• Mentor new members of staff in specific plant activities.
• Be prepared to respond to auditor questions during site walkdowns.
• Engage in implementing innovative solutions that drive a high-performance organisational culture, accommodating rapid growth and dynamic expectations, while ensuring attainment of site operational and development goals.
• Utilise Lean Six Sigma tools to support continuous improvement (CI) projects aimed at increasing agility, flow, throughput, and reducing cycle time and inventory.

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As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base but also that of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment.