Senior Technical Specialist

MSD

Cork

Job Description. Due to continued growth and expansion our Analytical Sciences team are hiring a Senior Technical Specialist, Chemistry. This is a position requiring someone with strong Analytical experience to provide multidisciplinary expertise and technical support to the Analytical Sciences team and commercial testing laboratories. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the effective and efficient running of Analytical Separations methodologies both globally and locally, Analytical Method Transfers, Validations, Investigations and Change Control. In addition, the successful candidate will be a member of the Analytical Sciences Leadership team governing the Analytic Sciences group. The successful candidate will be required to demonstrate a high level of technical leadership, collaboration, coaching and mentoring to facilitate the team in becoming a high performing organisation and ensuring timely delivery of projects. Central to this objective will be the active engagement and communication with all internal and external stakeholders. A high level of innovation, enthusiasm and drive will be required to deliver technical excellence for analytical methods. What you will do: Good knowledge of working practices required for working in a Chemistry Separations laboratory (e.g. HPLC, GC, CE, SDS-PAGE and protein biochemistry etc.) Support assay optimisation/investigations within the Chemistry area - Analytical Technology Transfer Preparation of documentation associated with the projects in accordance with GDP (good documentation practice) and site procedures. Lead the delivery of projects whilst adhering to project timelines using project management tools. Lead cross-functional problem-solving teams for troubleshooting, and investigations within local Quality, other Sites within the network and contract laboratories as required. Commissioning and Qualification of various lab equipment and design and execution of assay and equipment validation studies and lifecycle management of Chemistry Assays. Prepare, review and approval of technical documents, procedures, CAPAs, change control, deviations, metrics, etc. Actively pursue development opportunities to increase the skill set and experience within the group through continuous education, job rotation, cross-functional training, Lean Six Sigma, etc - Collaborate with internal partners (i.e. other sites, R&D) and externally with CROs. What skills you will need: In order to excel in this role, you will more than likely have: BSc in a relevant Science discipline. Experience with HPLC, GC, CE and leading analytical method validations. Self-motivated and ability to work as part of a team with good project management Skills. High level written and verbal communications with advanced PC skills. We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively for the common good. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. As a company we are committed to ‘Inventing for Life’ in all that we do. 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.  We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment.  So, if you are ready to: Invent solutions to meet unmet healthcare needs, Impact the future by driving one of the world’s leading healthcare companies, and inspire your team to reach their full potential and push the boundaries of science and technology, please apply today. .

1191 days ago