Associate Scientist

Associate Scientist

Grange Castle, Dublin 22 (11-month contract)

Job Purpose

As an Associate Scientist, you will be at the centre of our operations and you'll find that everything we do, every day, is in line with an unwavering commitment to quality.

What You Will Achieve

• You will provide science and technology expertise for the development and optimization of biotherapeutic and vaccine manufacturing processes.
• You will help Pfizer develop new and improved processes used in the research and development of our drugs.
• Your innovative mindset will help us develop economical, efficient and safe processes.
• You will be applying your knowledge of principles, concepts, and practices of bioprocessing technologies which will make you a critical member of the team.
• You are proactive in contributing to all team discussions and creating an environment of collaboration.
• Its your innovative scientific temperament that will help in making Pfizer ready to achieve new milestones and help patients across the globe.

How You Will Achieve It

This laboratory-based role will focus on the characterisation and improvement of Pfizer biotherapeutic and vaccine manufacturing processes.

• Comply with safety and regulatory requirements is expected and documented through the internal training program.
• Develop specific knowledge and practical laboratory experience of bioprocessing and separation sciences.
• Execution of small and or pilot scale technology processes will be at the very heart of your role.
• Apply knowledge of bioprocess engineering and biochemistry to process development projects.
• Collaborate closely with analytical scientists during process development studies.

Qualifications Must-have

• BEng / BSc / MSc / PhD in Biotechnology / Chemical Engineering / Biochemical Engineering / Chemistry or other related disciplines.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong process and computer skills.

Nice-to-have

• Relevant experience in the biopharmaceutical industry
• Technical fields of experience preferably to include specific knowledge and practical experience of some of the following: mammalian cell technology, biochemistry, cell biology, microbial fermentation, genetics, fluid mechanics, process modelling.
• Experience in designing and executing components of experimental programs in the laboratory.
• Familiar with problem-solving, risk analysis and statistical tools.
• Ability to troubleshoot technical issues, plan and carry out experiments independently, and work with complex instrumentation and software.

Work Location Assignment: On Premise 5 days per week