Analytical Scientist
Cpl in partnership with our client Pfizer are currently recruiting for Analytical Scientists based in their Grange Castle Site.
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Pfizer Ireland Pharmaceuticals Grange Castle manufacturing plant which is situated on a 90-acre site in South Dublin. Grange Castle's state-of-the-art technology & production expertise results in the production of quality-driven products that improve people's lives around the world.
Role Description:
Your role will be to provide analytical characterization, method and technology development, and technical support to several functional groups including Protein and Vaccine Process Development and pilot scale manufacturing operations, Commercial manufacturing, and the Quality and Regulatory units
Skills Required:
• Provide analytical support to process development in bench and pilot scale production of proteins and vaccines, including sample analysis and interpretation of results. Also provide support to associated investigations, as required
• Provide investigative support to commercial manufacturing operations
• Become expert in the application and development of analytical methods used for the characterization and manufacturing support of therapeutic proteins and vaccines
• Participate in the technical writing and review of analytical documentation, and regulatory submissions and responses
• Participate in cross-functional teams in support of late-stage development and commercial products
• Evaluate, develop and qualify analytical technology platforms to support method improvements for use in analytical development and QC laboratories.
Education/Experience:
• B.Sc. / M.Sc. or higher qualification in analytical biochemistry, chemistry, biotechnology or a related discipline
• Technical capability in several major areas of analytical sciences such as: HPLC, GC, spectrophotometry, capillary electrophoresis. Experience analysing proteins and peptides by mass spectrometry (LC-MS) an advantage
• 3-5 years’ experience in biopharmaceutical or pharmaceutical industry with independent contributions as an analytical scientist through one or more of the following:
o Demonstration of problem solving ability through independent contributions to analytical method development programs
o Lead role in analytical investigative support
o Subject matter in one or more analytical technologies
o Ability to independently plan and perform work assignments, interpret and present data
o Possession of technical problem-solving abilities and communication skills
o Capability of working in a multi-disciplinary team environment
o An understanding of industry specific standards/ regulations e.g. ICH, GMP, Environmental, Health and Safety etc.
o Demonstration of ability to interpret regulatory guidelines for execution of technology transfer and implementation of analytical method validations considered an advantage.
Contract Length:
This is an 11 Month contract.