GMP Scientist I

Actalent is urgently hiring for a GMP Scientist 1 in the Dublin area. These are long term openings in a very team oriented environment, this role requires a bachelors in a life science related field and a minimum 6 months of experience in the scientific industry from a GMP or GLP setting. The ideal candidate would have their bachelors and experience in the scientific industry from a GMP or GLP setting.

Job Description

The Scientist I is responsible for supporting all aspects of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and production in the Clinical Manufacturing (CMF). Working in collaboration with the Manager of GMP Operations and staff, you will provide hands-on assistance for all day-to-day GMP production operations, including execution of production processes, documentation, as well as facility and equipment maintenance. You will support production efforts to deliver all products in a timely, compliant, and fiscally responsible manner by following appropriate practices, batch records, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for manufacturing biological products.

50-75% of the role involves lab work, with about 25% supporting paperwork and preparing for the next steps in the process. Responsibilities include GMP research-grade production lab work, biology tissue culture-based work, heavy solution prep, and assay management.

Key duties include collaborating with management and staff to set the strategic direction of the GMP area, supporting GMP resources and supply chain by maintaining materials inventory control, operating and performing calibration, validation, and cleaning of all facility equipment and systems as specified in SOPs, assisting in process documentation review, revision, remediation, and process change controls, and working closely with GMP Management to ensure continuous improvement objectives are met using metrics and other statistical means. The role also involves making and developing viruses, and some process development work.

Additional Skills and Qualifications

BS degree in a life science field, biochemistry, microbiology, or virology

Minimum 1 years of experience in the scientific industry from a GMP or GLP setting

Knowledge and understanding of aseptic technique, cell culture, liquid separation techniques and/ or fluid handling.

Experience with cells specifically with Mammalian or eukaryotic. This experience can be from school as long as it was hands on experience in labs.

Need to do more than run assays or just do routine testing

Chromatography experience

Making solutions and buffers

Understanding/exp. with cell culture, transfections, suspension cells, or adherent cells

Knowledge of GMP or bioprocessing

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

Hiring diverse talent

Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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