Research CCL Group
Vacancy Summary
The National Institute for Bioprocessing Research and Training (‘NIBRT’) is a global centre of excellence, headquartered in Dublin that provides training and research solutions to the global biopharmaceutical manufacturing sector.
NIBRT arose from an innovative collaboration between University College Dublin, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin City University and the Institute of Technology, Sligo, with core funding by the Government of Ireland through Ireland’s inward investment agency, IDA Ireland.
NIBRT’s 6,500 M² facility has 90+ employees currently and houses fully operational pilot plants for biologics manufacturing training to industry and education as well as multiple research laboratories focussed on biopharmaceuticals manufacturing research.
Position Available
Characterisation Scientist: Upstream Processing PAT
Location
Dublin, Ireland (Hybrid)
Department
Research CCL Group
Hiring Manager
Jonathan Bones, PI
Contract Type
Fixed Term 12 Months
Application Date
Open for applications
Interview Dates
As soon as available (position to be filled as soon as possible)
Salary & Benefits
Competitive salary and excellent suite of benefits including pension, private health insurance, income protection scheme, 25 days annual leave plus up to 3 additional company days off, generous training and career development supports, flexible working hours and work from home set up supported.
Role Purpose
Characterisation Scientist, Process Analytical Solutions for Upstream Bioprocess Monitoring
We develop and apply advanced analytical methods for biopharmaceutical characterisation based on our core competencies of liquid phase separations and high resolution mass spectrometry to achieve our goal. We’re committed to working with our academic and industry collaborative research partners, whose mission aligns strongly with ours, to do excellent science and deliver real impact so that everyone benefits. If pushing your scientific talent excites you and want to make an impact, then come join us. As a member of the CCL team, you’ll be joining an active project focused on the development of integrated autonomous analytical systems for upstream process monitoring. You’ll have solid general analytical skills and proven experience in LC-MS, ideally using Orbitrap instruments for small molecule and protein analysis. You’ll also have an understanding of the theory and practical application of analytical spectroscopy. Generating high quality data is one part of the role, but a strong competence in analysing data using various approaches will set you apart. You’ll take pride in your research and you’ll be motivated to publish and present your data to show the world what you’ve done.
Key Responsibilities
- Become a specialist in process analytical monitoring of antibody producing cell cultures using integrated LC-MS, Raman spectroscopy, cell counters and nutrient analysers.
- Deliver autonomous analytics that enable multiple bioreactor monitoring in an unsupervised fashion and real time process control based on closed loop feedback of your analytical data.
- Provide fast and accurate updates to internal stakeholders and collaborative partners so that everyone is sharing the journey.
- Support and learn from collaborating scientists from our industrial partner’s Process Development and Analytical Development Teams who’ll assist with making what you develop fit for deployment in the regulated manufacturing environment.
- Create and maintain high quality documentation and you’ll actively publish and present your research outputs.
- Contribute to the on-going learning and success of the CCL team.
Essential Criteria
- You understand the challenges in biopharmaceutical manufacturing and characterisation and you’re motivated to realise the potential of delivering solutions enable real time process monitoring and control.
- You have relevant, broad experience, you’ll know how to manage data, analyse large data sets from disparate sources and develop visualisation tools in addition to being practical and analytically excellent.
- You hold a PhD or higher degree with equivalent research experience in a discipline that makes you suitable for this challenge.
Desirable Criteria
- You’re curious and ambitious, you have a track record of proposing and performing excellent analytical science which drives you to achieve demonstrated by an excellent publication record.
- You have excellent self-awareness, you can adapt and maintain focus and composure when research poses its challenges.
- You’re a standout teammate, you see, and believe in, the bigger picture for the wider group, you hold yourself and others accountable to results and you’re committed to achieve.
Required Skills & Competencies
- You’re a passionate communicator who is well able to articulate their science using written and verbal English to specialist and nonspecialist audiences.
- You’re hardworking, you embrace challenges and you’re motivated by the situations and environment that you find yourself in to do excellent research and deliver impactful science.
To apply for this position please forward your CV and cover letter to careers@nibrt.ie
Please include your name and the position which you are applying for in the subject line. Please note that the successful candidate may be required to supply parchments of degrees/qualifications/work permits.
Informal enquiries can be made in confidence by contacting our Project Manager, Therese Keohane at careers@nibrt.ie
NIBRT is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
