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Support resolution of issues and delays, and escalate unresolved issues to the shift manager or operations lead.\nDocument executed activities Right First Time (RFT), ensuring accountability and traceability of production records and compliance with good manufacturing practices.\nEnsure Electronic Batch Record (EBR) and related documentation reviews are completed accurately. Confirm by the end of the shift that all activities are correctly completed, including real-time batch record, SAP Comet and elogs reviews.\nAuthor, review and/or edit procedures and technical documents in accordance with cGMP requirements, including support for electronic batch records, sampling plans, work instructions and SOPs.\nCoach shift teams on RFT documentation and adherence to Right First-Time principles.\nMaintain and support high standards of safety and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) compliance at all times. Identify and challenge opportunities to improve site safety and environmental programmes.\nPromote EHS leadership behaviours, engage employees at all levels on EHS issues and visibly lead safety initiatives, including active involvement in safety forums.\nPromote an environment where everyone speaks up for our culture of safety and looks out for one another.\nParticipate in safety walkdowns, internal audits, inspections, risk assessments, GEMBAs and Go-Sees, and support implementation of agreed actions.\nSupport incident investigations and audits, including investigations arising from manufacturing documentation, and ensure improvement actions are implemented.\nCoach and provide oversight on the shop floor to identify potential issues before they arise.\nProvide coaching on CAPAs, change actions, SOP updates and training module development or revision for the assigned area or unit operation.\nActively participate in cross-functional manufacturing teams to advance projects, goals and deliverables.\nLead approved projects and continuous improvement initiatives aligned with site strategies, and support site functional initiatives to improve compliance and operational efficiency.\nUtilise real-time data analytics to inform decisions on value stream improvement initiatives.\nWhat skills you will need:\nIn order to excel in this role, you will more than likely have:\nBachelor’s degree in Biotechnology, Chemistry, Biology, Pharmacy or Process Engineering.\n5+ years’ experience in the biotech industry, including bulk manufacturing of pharmaceutical or biological components.\nFamiliarity with contamination control and batch release requirements.\nProficiency with Delta V, Pas X and the use of automation in a manufacturing process.\nExperience with various single-use technologies in a manufacturing environment.\nCompetence in troubleshooting and practical problem solving.\nAbility to work independently and within a cross-functional team.\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:\nAdaptability, Adaptability, Autoclaving, Automation, Batch Production Records, Biologics, Biotechnology, Biotechnology Manufacturing, Cell Culture Process Development, Data Analysis, EHS Program Management, Filtering Equipment, Flexibility Training, Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Liquid Chromatography (LC), Manufacturing, Manufacturing Documentation, Manufacturing Processes, Manufacturing Quality Control, Media Preparation, Problem Solving, Process Control, Process Equipment, Production Management {+ 7 more}Preferred 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:\nVISA Sponsorship:\nTravel Requirements:\nFlexible Work Arrangements:\nNot ApplicableShift:\nValid Driving License:\nHazardous Material(s):\nJob Posting End Date:\n11/27/2026*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. 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