Bioprocess Associate

Job Description

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Bioprocess Associate.

Bring energy, knowledge, innovation to carry out the following:

• Responsible for all procedures and processes associated with the manufacture of Drug Substance at our manufacturing facility, at the highest standards of Safety, Quality and Compliance.
• Responsible for undertaking manufacturing operations involved in the production of biologic drug substance on the designated shift.
• Key responsibilities include the execution of an automated recipe using paperless technology in order to progress the drug substance through inoculation and cell culturing activities, leading to filtration and purification of the product.
• Be involved in setting up the single use equipment between runs, carrying out the production process according to world class GMP and EHS principles.
• Driving to optimise and improve the processing activities through use of standard work and lean processing techniques while supporting operations team to consistently deliver on specific Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

What skills you will need:

In order to excel in this role, you will more than likely have:

• Level 7 qualification in a science or engineering discipline, or Level 6 with a minimum 4 years experience.
• Experience of Upstream/ Downstream Processing.
• Experience in a highly regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment would be desirable.
• Proven record of accomplishments in a regulated industry.
• Start-up experience in a large scale commercial drug substance facility, or similar.
• Maintain a high level of expertise and working knowledge of the process equipment.
• Can lead and deliver cross-functional Operational Excellence projects/ Initiatives.
• A proven ability to work with automated systems such as Manufacturing Execution System (MES), Systems Applications and Products (SAP), Delta V etc.
• Knowledge of applying Lean Six Sigma and Lean methodologies in a workplace environment.
• Possess a detailed overview of the overall upstream/ downstream process, with expertise and working knowledge of the manufacturing process.

We keep the patient at the very heart of all that we do and strive to find solutions and treatments for some of the world's most challenging healthcare needs.

As an equal opportunity employer, we are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. Please don't hesitate to contact the Talent Acquisition Advisor assigned to this role should you need any support during our recruitment process.

We are committed to flexible working where possible, and this is why our Company has introduced a new hybrid working model for office-based colleagues around the world.

Please feel free to speak to us about what flexibility means to you during your application.

So, if you are ready to:

Invent solutions to meet unmet healthcare needs, please apply today.

Required Skills:

Biopharmaceutical Industry, GMP Operations, Upstream Processing

Preferred Skills:

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

VISA Sponsorship:

Travel Requirements:

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

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Job Posting End Date:

11/22/2025

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