Process Chemist

1118093
  • Job type

    Temporary
  • Location

    Cork
  • Working Pattern

    Full-time
  • Specialism

    Process Engineer
  • Industry

    Pharmaceuticals
  • Pay

    12-month initial contract

MSAT Engineer (Process Chemist)

Your new company

Here in Hays Recruitment, our Multinational Biopharmaceutical client in Cork is hiring a MSAT Engineer (Process Chemist) on an initial contract.

Lead, implement and deliver other sustainable process intensification initiatives on site, such a yield optimisation or other solvent reduction programmes.
Work on a hazard waste global MSAT team, contribute to the initiative and implement ideas locally.
Delivering impact on CO2 emissions and financial cost reductions.

Your new role

  • Perform laboratory scale experiments to support manufacturing non-conformances and lead continuous improvement projects (CIPs) including impurity purging capability, yield improvement, cycle time reduction and particle size distribution (PSD) optimisation.
  • Serve as the Subject-Matter Expert (SME) for Process Analytical Technology (PAT) initiatives, including plant-based MID-IR and Lasentec (FBRM) technology for monitoring critical parameters.
  • Mobilise cross-functional teams to deploy live Multivariate Analysis (MVA) models, facilitating continuous process improvement
  • Act as the Technical Process SME for Manufacturing Operations, providing expertise on investigations related to impurity deviations, low yields, emulsions, and PSD issues, while ensuring compliance with cGMP standards.
  • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including Regulatory Owners and Technical Owners, to support investigations, change controls, and CAPA development.

What you'll need to succeed

  • PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related field.
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar role within the pharmaceutical industry or equivalent.
  • Experience in PAT techniques, MVA, and process optimisation methodologies is preferred.
  • Strong understanding of cGMP regulations and experience in supporting investigations and regulatory audits.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.


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