Manufacturing Biotech Associate

Orion Group Life Sciences are currently recruiting a Manufacturing Biotech Associate (Shift)on behalf of our Multinational Biopharmaceutical Client based in Meath on an initial 12-Month contract with potential to extend.

Shift Pattern - The position is a shift one, it is a 24/7 shift pattern of 12.25hr shifts, which include days, nights and weekends in rotation. The role is on-site only.

Please see below illustrating the 24/7 shift cycle pattern, over a 4-week rotation:

After week 4, the roster returns to the pattern of week 1, and repeats as per the pattern

The weekly average hours worked is 42hrs

Every second weekend is worked, with every second weekend rostered off

Shift premium is payable for shift employees (33%) on top of base pay

As a Biotech Associate you will be part of a self-directed work team in Downstream Operations, responsible for all procedures and processes associated with the manufacture of Drug Substance. The Manufacturing Biotech Associate leads by example by always upholding the highest standards of Safety, Quality, GMP, Right First Time and Compliance.

Key responsibilities include the execution of an automated recipe using paperless technology to progress the drug substance through inoculation and cell culturing activities, leading to filtration and purification of the product in a single use technology-based facility.

The Biotech Associate will also be involved in optimising and improving processing activities through use of standard work and lean processing techniques, while consistently delivering on specific KPI’s. This role is focused on delivery to the patient through living the Dunboyne culture, including a commitment to safety, right first time in everything we do, and a focus on the engagement and development of self and peers. 

In addition to the above, the Manufacturing Biotech Associate will need to:

• Be strong technically, with an excellent ability to grasp processes and procedures. Aspiring to be an SME across the Downstream business unit, be strongly motivated to acquire knowledge and understand all Downstream processes to a micro level
• Be approachable, supportive, inclusive to other team members, while striving to work in a cohesive and proactive team, with a ‘never let a teammate fail’ mindset
• Display flexibility, adaptability, innovation, with an ability to think on your feet, also possess a strong skill set for logical root cause analysis, and problem solving
• Be an excellent communicator, and true team player with concern for others
• Be able to deliver business unit goals through close collaboration with their team members, but also with colleagues across other departments
• Display high initiative, daily seeks the production schedule, and helps lay plans to achieve it
• Takes part in shift handovers and Tier meetings, raising any concerns or issues promptly and providing options for resolutions.
• Be actively involved by participating in inspections, GEMBA’s and Go-See’s, improvement projects and other initiatives
• Perform documentation tasks as authorised, and any other administrative tasks as directed by your manager
• Aspire to become proficient with production systems such as MES, DeltaV, SAP, GLIMS, PROCAL and others
• Deputised if required, to represent the department at meetings and discussions, and performs any other duties as appropriate when assigned by the Manager

What skills you will need:

To excel in this role, you will more than likely have:

• A Level 7, or higher, qualification in a science, engineering or technical discipline
• Experience in a GMP, or regulated manufacturing or business environment a definite advantage
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a cross functional collaborative team
• Willingness and ability to work 24/7 shift operations, which include 12-hour shifts of days, nights and weekend work in rotation
• Be able to demonstrate research or knowledge of the overall Upstream and Downstream processes, and in particular Downstream processes
• Good PC skills, with an ability to work with automated business or manufacturing systems
• Knowledge and understanding of GMP and quality systems
• Troubleshooting and problem-solving competency
• Desire to learn and develop.  Ability to interact with multiple stakeholders across numerous departments
• Knowledge and experience of Kanban, JIT, 5S and Lean Manufacturing methodologies would be an advantage
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and know when to escalate issues for resolution.
• A proven ability to deliver on tight timelines

Our role in supporting diversity and inclusion

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.