Bioprocess Associate

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Bioprocess Associate in Upstream Operations. You will be responsible for all procedures and processes associated with the Manufacture of Commercial Large-Scale Drug Substance at the manufacturing facility.

The Bioprocess Associate 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 and basic maintenance of equipment in accordance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs).

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

• Work with the manufacturing operations group, project design team, the CQV team, the Automation/CSV reps to facilitate the development and validation of the manufacturing facility.
• Support Equipment Design/ HAZOP and Room programming reviews.
• Support Operations team to consistently deliver on specific area Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), e.g. EHS metrics, Production Plan, OEE, compliance and team training.
• Execute commercial manufacturing processes according to established work instructions and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Generate SOPS/Electronic Batch Records.
• Adhere to Right First-Time principals
• Provide assistance and/or support maintenance, engineering, quality or other colleagues as requested.
• Escalate issues as appropriate to Process Lead
• Liaise with other groups and individuals to ensure planning of tasks is effective and linked into the manufacturing process plan.

What skills you will need:

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

• Minimum of a Level 7 qualification in a science or engineering discipline.
• A level 6 with a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a GMP Manufacturing requirement shall be deemed equivalent.
• Team worker.
• Ability to work cross functionally and with multiple stakeholders.
• Trouble shooting capabilities.
• Understanding of Drug Substance Manufacturing Operations.
• Understanding of GMP requirements in a Bio-pharmaceutical Facility.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to multi task.

As a company, we are committed to Inventing for Life in all that we do. We keep the patient at the very heart of all that we do and strive to find solutions and treatments for some of the worlds 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 dont 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 or click on the link to find out more about our hybrid working model

So, if you are ready to:

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

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Requisition ID:R292463