Senior/Principal Bioprocess Engineer - TS/MS

Senior/Principal Bioprocess Engineer - TS/MS

Eli Lilly Benelux

Cork, Ireland

Reporting to the Associate Director - TS/MS Monoclonal Network, the Bioprocess Engineer will be responsible for supporting the Large Molecule Manufacturing Network Pilot Plant.

The Bioprocess Engineer is responsible for safe design and safe operation of the equipment within the Pilot Plant and for establishing and maintaining the reliable operational state of unit operations, processes, systems and equipment used within the Pilot Plant to support productivity agendas and new technology implementation (PAT and other) in the MAB manufacturing network.

Key Objectives/Deliverables

• Ensure a safe working environment by following safety rules and helping improve the safety culture.
• Liaise with Manufacturing and Development to design and execute Pilot Plant studies and facility fits.
• Ensure the equipment is properly designed, maintained/monitored through the asset life cycle.
• Provide bioprocess engineering expertise as an active member of area Pilot Plant team
• Lead the implementation of new technologies (e.g. PAT).
• Lead troubleshooting investigations to resolve difficult unit operations, equipment and operational issues.
• Educate and upskill team members and Operators on equipment requirements.
• Provide bioprocess engineering support to the IE28 Biotech TS/MS lab, where need arises.
• Work closely with Pilot Plant Scientist and Area Manager to help set and delivery the schedule.

Education Requirements:

• Level 8 Degree in Process/Chemical Engineer or Bioprocess/Biochemical Engineering.

Additional Preferences:

• 3-5 years’ relevant experience in Large Molecule Manufacturing Unit Operations.

Basic Requirements:

• Deep technical interest and understanding in the field of Process Engineering.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a diverse group of management, production, science and engineering professionals.
• Creativity to identify improvement opportunities and the tenacity/initiative to see them implemented.
• Guidance/mentoring of others through processes.
• Flexibility to meet business needs.
• Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated adaptability and flexibility to working in different environments, teams etc.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.