PhD Scientist

My client is a leading immuno diagnostics company.They have an excellent opportunity available for a Technical Support Scientist on a permanent basis. Multiple role open to hire in the next 3 months.You should have a PhD in a relevant scientific discipline, biology or immunology would be most relevant; and possess excellent critical skills thinking. This is an excellent opportunity to transition into an industry role with a leading global healthcare company. Your next company is part of a hugely successful global healthcare company, they have a long history in Ireland, this site continues to grow and develop. They have a strong reputation of supporting and genuinely developing their staff, the work is varied and interesting and lots of opportunities to step up or move cross functionallyPURPOSE OF THE JOB:To provide the necessary technical support to strategic programmes, ensuring plant meets its customer quality, service, regulatory, financial and safety goals.To provide the necessary technical support to the product manufacturing team, ensuring that production targets are attained.MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:Conduct business in a manner that will protect human health, safety and the environment by complying with all applicable EHS laws, as well at the Global and Technical standards.To assist in product development/improvement projectsTo ensure the smooth transfer of new products from other global sitesTo complete and document investigations per site procedures.To design and manage process improvement projects and validations.To work in concert with the manufacturing & quality teams to identify, document, investigate and remedy the cause of product non-conformance in compliance with site CA/PA system requirements.To participate in laboratory maintenance programs, for example instrument maintenance and calibrations, waste disposal and ordering of laboratory reagents.To relate information in the form of presentation to other team members and management.To assist in training team members and technologists as required.To update statistical process control charts and circulate information, highlighting any issues identified.To ensure safety standards are met and safe working practices are adhered to. Suggest where improvements, if any, could be made.To identify and implement cost reductions that do not adversely impact product quality.To bring to the attention of management, areas of risk in the manufacturing, testing and design change process, which might have an adverse effect on product quality and/or safety.To ensure that the plant meets the quality requirements of its customers, internal quality systems, internal & external auditors and other external agencies.To ensure GMP and GLP requirements are maintained.To assist in preparation of the annual departmental budget.To assist in the periodic review of controlled documents per site procedures.If this sounds of interest, please contact for a confidential discussion.