MSD Graduate Scientist 

Ireland 

840590682

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION & SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES

• Support development of Phase III chemistry processes and the launch of the resulting new products and their continuous supply. .
• Working with leading scientists from our labs and research and commercialisation facilities.
• In the development of robust synthetic routes for late stage clinical or commercial active ingredients through working in our lab

In addition, working on new chemistries and new technologies during the initial process development of new products for commercial scale in our labs.

Providing dynamic support to manufacturing operations on site and off site through process maintenance, troubleshooting and process development.

Providing technical and chemistry support as Chemist in technology transfers to other sites.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

2. Support the identification of improvement opportunities and the development of the process along with the documentation of same through a Change Control process with laboratory work where appropriate and generation of validation documentation.

3. Apply fundamental scientific principles and business knowledge to develop and execute on small improvements / maintenance projects

4. Provide technical support and expertise to production during processing. This involves

monitoring of key campaign parameters (yield/ quality) and taking appropriate action where

necessary. This involves making real time technical assessments and determining the path forward when deviations occur, documenting the investigation,

5. Support the development of efficient cleaning processes and documenting in the cleaning technical assessment for new products.

6. Support project assignments as required, for example shift support, Kaizen assignments. Effectively utilises LSS tools to resolve process issues.

7. Ensuring all laboratory work is conducted in a safe and clean environment. This involves

ensuring all GMPs, Housekeeping rules and safety guidelines are adhered to including

ensuring lab and waste risk assessments are available prior to lab work. May be responsible

for maintenance of laboratory equipment and maintenance/ upkeep of laboratory batch

sheets for assigned processes.

8. Prepares and completes assigned documentation and reports required to

support plant operations, tech transfer and regulatory filings. Authors brief milestone reports

to facilitate knowledge management.

9. Gives internal presentations and talks. Seeks guidance from support groups, department

experts, where appropriate. Able to interpret, understand and apply data provided by support

groups (i.e. ADC, EPSE, Quality etc). Provides technical input (data and interpretation) for

plant preparations; integrates observations.

10. Collaborate with commercialization partners (CERD/CCTO, Pharm, Process Research,

Operations) to support piloting and launch of new products.

Current Contingent Workers apply

Project Temps (Fixed Term)

Not Applicable

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