Scientist (Cell Culture)

Orion Group Life Sciences are currently recruiting a Cell Culture Scientist on behalf of our Multinational Biopharmaceutical Client based in Swords, Dublin on an initial 11-Month contract with potential to extend.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Supporting and executing experimental design, data analysis and interpretation to resolve complex cell culture deviations.
• Supporting process improvement and troubleshooting with end-to-end product focus.
• Provide technical support investigations, new process introduction or change implementation in commercial manufacturing operations.
• Authoring and reviewing development operating procedures and technical reports.
• Supporting global regulatory submissions as needed.
• Applying Lean Six Sigma tools in the Process Sciences group by:

• Securing continuity of an appropriate LSS/CEM level of knowledge.
• Facilitating problem solving & risk assessment (FMEA) projects/meeting.
• Making problems visible and strive for continuous improvement.

Qualification and Experience:

• 0-3 years' experience in the Biopharmaceutical industry (preferably practical experience of cell culture processing).
• A master's degree (or higher) in Biological Sciences/Chemistry /Chemical Engineering/Biological Engineering.
• Experience in drug substance process development, process characterisation studies, mammalian cell technology, biochemistry, cell biology, fluid mechanics and process modelling.
• Experience in executing experimental programs in the laboratory.
• Working knowledge of statistical methods for DOE design and data analysis (e.g., JMP or Design Expert software)
• Experience with technology transfer, regulatory filing, and commercial drug substance manufacturing of biologics is a plus.
• Knowledge of and experience in applying Six Sigma and Lean methodologies
• Desirable evidence of Continuous Professional Development.

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.