Talented QC Professionals Needed – Next Generation Biotech Plant Start-Up

We’re looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world.Lilly is designing and building a Next Generation Biotech Drug Substance Manufacturing Facility in Limerick, Ireland. This is an exciting opportunity to help build and operate a state-of-the-art manufacturing site from the ground up. Our new Limerick facility will be one of Lilly’s most technically advanced manufacturing sites and will include next-gen manufacturing technologies, and advanced data collection and analysis platforms that will result in safety and quality improvements, increased productivity, and variability reduction. QC Professionals (All levels) for Digital Systems, Bioanalytical, Bioassay, Virology.We are keen for talented Quality Control professionals to join our emerging QC team and contribute to our goal of becoming a completely paperless Laboratory enabling us to make a significant difference to people’s lives. If you are looking for a challenging, rewarding career and feel you meet the requirements listed below we would love to consider you for a role at Eli Lilly, Limerick.Key Responsibilities:The responsibilities of the successful candidate(s) may include:Digital Systems:- Assisting in the implementation of paperless digital systems (LIMs / LES) in collaboration with site and external digital teams.Analysis:- Executing analytical procedures in accordance with current corporate specifications and cGMP’s and for maintaining the relevant SOP’s.- New methodology transfer as part of new product introductions or process improvement activities.- Recognizing atypical assay behaviour and normally encountered equipment failure.- Involved in deviation investigations and recording any errors encountered, as per procedures and training.- Responsible for the maintenance of an inventory of chemicals and supplies used to perform analytical testing.Training and Development:- Assist in the development of laboratory training programs.- Training of Laboratory professionals on general laboratory activities- Develop as SME for specific analytical methodologies and technical mentor for less experienced personnel.Instrument Lifecycle:- Involved in the qualification of analytical instruments, their routine maintenance and troubleshooting.Safety:- Following all relevant Environmental, Health and Safety procedures and involved in incident investigations as required.- Responsible for adhering to, and improving, where appropriate, safety procedures to protect their other personnel and company property.Teamwork:- Displaying a high level of integrity in the performance of their work.- Relating well to other people with whom they come in contact, both within and outside of the laboratory area.Basic Requirements:- Hons BSc in Analytical Sciences with a minimum of 3 years pharmaceutical experience.- Comprehensive knowledge of quality control operations with an emphasis on techniques conducted in biopharmaceutical Quality Control Laboratories.- Experience working with modern Digital Laboratory systems (LIMS / LES).Additional Skills/Preferences:- Excellent attention to detail in all aspects of the work.- Demonstrated understanding of Data Integrity and its application in a Digital Laboratory.- Experience working in cross functional teams and proven ability in decision making.- Demonstrated ability in critical thinking, data analysis, problem solving and experience in root cause analysis.- Strong organizational skills, including ability to follow assignments through to completion.- Self-motivated, positive and ability to work under pressure.- Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability to meet business needs.- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral).- Demonstrates a continuous improvement mind-set.- Demonstrated initiative – able to work proactively without direct supervision.- Demonstrated ability to implement changes in technology and business systems / processes.Additional Information:- Candidates must be able to travel for familiarization and training as required.- May be required to work on a shift basis depending on production support needs. This can be further discussed at interview stage.- Candidates must meet the minimum qualifications outlined in the Educational Requirements section.Roles may be offered on either a permanent or fixed duration Lilly contract basis and can be discussed further at the early stages of the interview process.Lilly does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.#WeAreLilly