The Bio/Chemical Engineer will support the design, optimization, and scale-up of biopharmaceutical manufacturing processes. This role focuses on developing robust upstream and downstream operations to ensure consistent product quality and process efficiency in a GMP environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and execute laboratory and pilot-scale experiments to support process development and characterization.
• Optimize bioreactor and purification operations to improve yield, productivity, and scalability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Analytical Development, Quality, and Manufacturing.
• Analyze experimental data to support process understanding, robustness, and control strategies.
• Contribute to technology transfer activities from development to clinical and commercial manufacturing sites.
• Prepare technical reports, risk assessments, and documentation to support regulatory submissions.
• Support troubleshooting of process-related issues in manufacturing as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, or related field.
• 2–6 years of relevant experience in biopharmaceutical process development or manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of bioreactor operations, mass transfer, and purification principles.
• Experience with statistical data analysis tools (e.g., JMP, Minitab) preferred.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and documentation skills.
  
  
  

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 For further information on this role please contact Geraldine Gormally on 0861071395  / recruit@hero.ie 

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