Process Engineer

Process Engineer Location: Shannon, Ireland Our client is a gene therapy company that works with gene therapy discovery, development and GMP manufacturing. They have headquarters in London and the USA and have recently redesigned exciting new labs with cutting edge technology and the ability to work to a higher standard and increase their capacity of production. They are currently seeking a process engineer to support their manufacturing facility including its operations, process improvements as well as supporting tech transfer projects. Key responsibilities include:

• Support Capital project design and review activities, particularly Single use equipment items & setup.
• Support Process Technical transfer activities
• Coordination of vendor activities for Commissioning & Qualification, Maintenance & Calibration and/or process improvements.
• Assist with the implementation and development of applicable engineering specifications and standards.
• Provide SME input to on-site SH&E programmes.
• Assist with the implementation, maintenance and measurement of a framework for compliance and continuous improvement in quality performance.
• Develop and manage strong relationships across teams to remove barriers in order to ensure the ultimate performance efficiency.
• Assist with the identification and implementation of technology based and work practice solutions that are designed to reduce waste and overall cost.
• Responsible for ensuring that own work complies with GMP, Data Integrity and GDP and is undertaken in accordance with applicable procedures.
• Responsible for ensuring that any GMP documentation assigned to me is closed timely and in a RFT state.

• Qualified to Degree Level in a related Engineering or Science discipline.
• Min 5 years’ Experience of working within a Biopharmaceutical environment in a Process engineering role.
• Cleanroom working knowledge.
• Knowledge of biopharmaceutical process operations including Media & Buffer prep, Upstream & Downstream.
• Experience of working in a start-up is desirable.
• Experience with Fill Finish operations is desirable.