Production Biochemist

Reporting to the Production Supervisor, the successful applicant will work as part of a team to carry out all daily duties according to cGMP and Quality Systems, to meet the agreed master production schedule. They will work to key metrics in Health & Safety, Quality/Compliance, Customer Service and Cost. They must be able to demonstrate a proactive approach towards identifying and resolving issues which may impact the schedule or quality of product.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensuring that daily manufacture and testing of all material/product, ensuring it is carried out in an accurate and efficient manner, in line with all relevant company policies and procedures.
• Highlighting any issues which may lead to failure in Production, Quality or Compliance.
• Revising documentation as required and recommending improvements where appropriate.
• Working effectively to build productive relationships with other functional groups within the company. 

Qualifications, Skills and Behaviours: 

• Preferably at least a year industrial experience in the production/quality control of in vitro diagnostic or similar products.
• Preferably a degree in a life science with extensive lab experience.
• Understanding of production operations, quality assurance/control and cGMP/GLP requirements.
• Ability to show a high level of care and attention to all aspects of the role and show a desire to achieve excellence through own initiative.
• Proven team player capable of working within multiple areas whilst maximising performance. Excellent communication skills, (both written and verbal) and be team focused.
• Willingness and ability to collaborate with and influence other groups in a positive, team-based environment.
• Pays attention to detail and works with a sense of urgency and has the ability to be impartial and objective.
• Excellent organisation, planning and judgement skills and will be able to positively achieve results through others.
• Flexible and willing to carry out overtime as necessary.
• Ability to read, analyse and interpret technical data, technical procedures or governmental regulations.
• Ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. 

For a full Job Spec and to apply for this role please call Katie on +353 1 895 5770 or e-mail kgarry@thornshaw.com

Thornshaw Scientific Recruitment is a leading Irish provider of specialist Scientific Recruitment. Part of the CPL Group. www.thornshaw.com Tel: +353 1 2784671