Research Associate, Cork

Research Associate The Research Associate will perform & document scientific experiments in collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders as part of the BCoE or Site strategy, and/or in support of commercial & clinical product portfolio. RESPONSIBILITIES Laboratory /Project work: -Executes defined procedures independently to support BCoE studies and investigation activities with lab scale upstream processes in the multi-product lab. -In addition to quick learning of core scientific techniques, principles and protocols, owns small project portions reliable execution and able to summarizes findings. -Understanding the principles of aseptic operation and experience in working in biosafety cabinets. -Experience in daily operations with microbial cell culture (E. coli), including cell thawing and cell banking, seed train expansion etc. -Experience in fermentation process, including fermenter inoculation, daily monitoring, sampling and in-process analysis utilizing standard bioprocess analytical equipment. -Basic understanding of mammalian cell expansion and it's difference in comparison to microbial operations. -Experience in processing of inclusion bodies is desirable. -Produces accurate, reproducible data entries and maintains laboratory quality through adherence to safety and SOPs and able to troubleshoot common problems with guidance. -Expands technical toolkit by adapting and troubleshooting process steps or assays, applies appropriate methods and interprets basic data trends. -Updates and refines SOP/BPD documentation. -Assists in drafting concise technical summaries. -Understanding of fed-batch and perfusion bioprocesses is desirable. -Experience in depth filtration and ultrafiltration is desirable. -Understanding of downstream purification process is desirable. General: -Execute and complete projects independently. -Generate and review data, makes data analysis. -Maintain up-to-date documentation of laboratory work carried out including documentation storage and archiving in accordance with GLP. -Support updates of lab instructions, BPDs, SOPs, templates. -Support maintenance and calibration of lab equipment with accompanying documentation. -Contribute to the evaluation of new equipment. -Be a team player with excellent communication skills. -Play an active role in maintaining and enhancing the safety of the workplace and the laboratories. -Comply with applicable GxP regulations, SOPs, HSE, & other guidelines in the laboratory as applicable. -May be required to work periodically out of normal business hours, including weekends. EDUCATION -Bachelor's degree or higher in Science or Engineering EXPERIENCE -A minimum of 1 year experience in the pharmaceutical industry or equivalent strong laboratory experience. -Working knowledge of pharmaceutical regulatory requirements appropriate to level and understanding of the cGMP manufacturing process for Biologics. Skills: Research pharma

TLNT1_IJ