It’s fun to work in a company where people truly believe in what they are doing!
We are currently looking for an Production Technologist to join our team in our award-winning business at Bray, Co. Wicklow. This is a full time, permanent role based onsite.
Competitive salary
Benefits linked holidays
Contributory pension scheme
Life insurance
Share purchase scheme
Subsidised private medical cover
Cycle2Work scheme
Employee assistance programme
Our team supports the European, Middle Eastern, African and Indian (EMEAI) territories for Neogen Corporation, a top performing NASDAQ listed business employing over 2,000 people worldwide.
Reporting to the Production Manager, the Production Technologist will contribute to the successful functioning and overall objectives of the Production team. This role will primarily involve working under the supervision of the departmental manager and specialists on specific product manufacturing processes. The role holder will take responsibility for the management of those processes and proactively work towards their completion within agreed timeframes. The role requires the candidate to have good laboratory skills and a good knowledge of upstream and downstream processes. The role also requires excellent attention to detail, problem solving, record keeping, organisational, communicative, inter-personal, and multi-tasking abilities. The candidate must be a proactive team player with the ability to work on their own initiative.
The work itself is vital and brings with it the opportunity to succeed and to progress with a great organisation which leads the market in its field.

What you’ll be doing:

• Completing fermentation and purification of recombinant enzymes.
• Manufacturing non-recombinant enzymes using purification techniques such as chromatography and ultrafiltration.
• Performing upstream and downstream processing of oligosaccharides and polysaccharides.
• Isolating and purifying those carbohydrate products through a combination of rotary evaporation, membrane filtration, precipitation and chromatography.
• Providing hands on support for all manufacturing activities including media/buffer formulation.
• Adhering to all health and safety procedures related to production/manufacturing requirements.
• Identifying continuous improvement initiatives and helping implement lean practices.
• Supporting the writing and updating of batch manufacturing records and SOPs.

About you:

• You’ll have experience in production tasks such as fermentation, chromatography and filtration a distinct advantage.
• Experience in any production/manufacturing environment would be an advantage.
• You’ll have excellent communication skills and be competent in the use of Microsoft Office software.
• You’ll have great interpersonal skills with a proven ability to work in a team based environment.
• You’ll be self-motivated with the ability to work independently to agreed timelines and to deliver on production targets.
• You’ll have a degree in Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing or similar.

A Mission That Matters
At Neogen, we partner with our customers to protect and enhance the world’s level of food and animal safety. By offering a diverse suite of solutions for the food, beverage, animal protein and agriculture industries, Neogen empowers our customers to safeguard their brands and create better products. We also have the privilege to partner with companies in the companion and performance animal industries, as well as the fields of life sciences and toxicology. We elevate the world’s level of food and animal safety, from farm to fork.
Neogen’s culture combines stability with a deep belief in providing professional and personal growth. Our Pillars of Trust – the principles which guide our everyday decision-making, include Openness, Honesty, Credibility, Respect, and Service. It’s the belief in these characteristics that provide a consistent, happy and healthy work environment for our employees.
This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a growing organisation. If this role has caught your attention and you feel it might be good fit for you then please don’t hesitate to apply.

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Come Be Part Of A Mission that Matters!
From inside the farm gate to our dinner plates, Neogen protects the world’s food supply. Through a variety of animal healthcare products, to food safety solutions for dangerous bacteria, allergens, toxins, drug residues and much more, Neogen is there — and you can be too.

• Completing fermentation and purification of recombinant enzymes.
• Manufacturing non-recombinant enzymes using purification techniques such as chromatography and ultrafiltration.
• Performing upstream and downstream processing of oligosaccharides and polysaccharides.
• Isolating and purifying those carbohydrate products through a combination of rotary evaporation, membrane filtration, precipitation and chromatography.
• Providing hands on support for all manufacturing activities including media/buffer formulation.
• Adhering to all health and safety procedures related to production/manufacturing requirements.
• Identifying continuous improvement initiatives and helping implement lean practices.
• Supporting the writing and updating of batch manufacturing records and SOPs