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The Manufacturing Biotech Associate leads by example by always upholding the highest standards of Safety, Quality, GMP, Right First Time and Compliance.\nAbility to work 24/7 shift operations, which include days, nights and in rotation is required. \nThis role is a site-based role.\n\nBring energy, knowledge, innovation to carry out the following:\nBe strong technically, with an excellent ability to grasp processes and procedures. Aspiring to be an SME across the Downstream business unit, be strongly motivated to acquire knowledge and understand all Downstream processes to a micro level\nBe approachable, supportive, inclusive to other team members, while striving to work in a cohesive and proactive team, with a ‘never let a teammate fail’ mindset\nDisplay flexibility, adaptability, innovation, with an ability to think on your feet, also possess a strong skill set for logical root cause analysis, and problem solving\nBe an excellent communicator, and true team player\nBe able to deliver business unit goals through close collaboration with their team members, but also with colleagues across other departments\nDisplay high initiative, daily seeks the production schedule, and helps lay plans to achieve it\nTakes part in shift handovers and Tier meetings, raising any concerns or issues promptly and providing options for resolutions\nBe actively involved by participating in inspections, GEMBA’s and Go-See’s, improvement projects and other initiatives\nPerform documentation tasks as authorised, and any other administrative tasks as directed by your manager\nAspire to become proficient with production systems such as MES, DeltaV, SAP, GLIMS, PROCAL and others\nDeputised if required, to represent the department at meetings and discussions, and performs any other duties as appropriate when assigned by the Manager\nWhat skills you will need:\nIn order to excel in this role, you will more than likely have:\nA Level 7, or higher, qualification in a science, engineering or technical discipline\nRelevant experience in a GMP, or regulated Cleanroom manufacturing environment (experience a definite advantage)\nExcellent communication skills and the ability to work in a cross functional collaborative team\nA willingness to learn, adapt, gain knowledge, and train others when fully proficient\nBe able to demonstrate research or knowledge of the overall Upstream and Downstream processes, and in particular Downstream processes\nGood PC skills, with an ability to work with automated business or manufacturing systems\nKnowledge and understanding of GMP and quality systems\nTroubleshooting and problem-solving competency\nDesire to learn and develop. Ability to interact with multiple stakeholders across numerous departments\nKnowledge and experience of Kanban, JIT, 5S and Lean Manufacturing methodologies would be an advantage\nAbility to manage multiple priorities and know when to escalate issues for resolution\nA proven ability to deliver on tight timelines\nOur facility in Dunboyne joined our network in September 2020. Our Dunboyne site is our Company’s first Biologics Drug Substance Single Use Commercialisation Facility, playing an important role in helping to commercialise key medicines. The cutting-edge innovation and collaboration between our Company’s research and manufacturing teams will significantly accelerate the time it takes to bring a medicine to market for the benefit of patients around the world.\nWe 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.\nAs an equal opportunity employer, we are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing talented and committed people together.\nPlease don't hesitate to contact the Talent Acquisition Advisor assigned to this role should you need any support during our recruitment process.\nWe 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.\nPlease feel free to speak to us about what flexibility means to you during your application.\nSo, if you are ready to:\nInvent solutions to meet unmet healthcare needs, please apply today.\nAdditional location(s) Compensation Information:\nRequired Skills:\nBiotechnology Manufacturing, GMP Documentation, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Kanban, Manufacturing Documentation, Manufacturing Operations, Multidisciplinary Teamwork, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Problem SolvingPreferred Skills:\nCurrent Employees apply HERE\nCurrent Contingent Workers apply HERE\nSearch Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully\nMerck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.\nEmployee Status:\nRegularRelocation:\nNo relocationVISA Sponsorship:\nYesTravel Requirements:\nNo Travel RequiredFlexible Work Arrangements:\nNot ApplicableShift:\n3rd - NightValid Driving License:\nNoHazardous Material(s):\nNAJob Posting End Date:\n11/11/2026*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. 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