QC Analyst

4w4 weeks ago

SGS

IE · Full-time · €35,000 – €45,000

About this role

SGS, the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company, seeks an experienced QC Analyst to join our growing Scientific In-sourcing team in Ireland. This role focuses on testing pharmaceutical substances such as raw materials and drug substances in a GMP environment.

Day-to-day responsibilities include receiving training from SGS and the client to become qualified in relevant analytical techniques, carrying out testing per valid procedures and regulatory requirements, and ensuring laboratory equipment is well maintained with calibrations at designated frequencies. You will manage inventory and status of materials for analysis, ensure correct data entry to LIMS, and verify results generated by other analysts when qualified.

You will work on-site at the client facility under the supervision of SGS's technical and operational teams, upholding stringent technical and GMP standards to ensure the safety of medications for patients. The laboratory is maintained to a high housekeeping standard, and you will lead investigations and deviations if required, keeping the environment in a state of audit readiness.

This opportunity offers a rewarding career in a global, multicultural organisation with a proud heritage of over 140 years making the world a better, safer place. You will work with your leader to ensure self-development and progression, supporting achievement of key performance indicators related to investigations, training, productivity, and on-time testing.

Requirements

Science Graduate in Chemistry or equivalent science education (Level 7).
At least 2 years' post-qualification experience (PQE) in a GMP laboratory.
Demonstrated experience with current Good Manufacturing Practices and Data Integrity.
Sound knowledge of analytical technologies including HPLC, GC, KF, IR, PSD, Xray, and wet chemistry.
Aptitude in lab computer systems including LIMS and Trackwise.
Good organizational skills and strong written and verbal communication.
Team player, flexible to evolving needs with a strong customer service mentality.
Excellent quality and safety standards.

Responsibilities

Receive training from SGS and client and get qualified in relevant analytical techniques, maintaining own training 100% current and training other analysts when appropriately qualified.
Carry out testing in accordance with valid testing procedures and regulatory requirements in a GMP environment.
Ensure laboratory equipment is well maintained and calibrations are carried out at designated frequencies.
Manage inventory and status of materials required for analysis.
When qualified, verify and review results generated by other analysts for compliance with requirements.
Ensure correct data entry to LIMS and assessment of testing results with close-out of batch analysis.
Lead laboratory investigations and deviations if required, and notify appropriate contacts for atypical or aberrant results.

Benefits

Work for the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company with a global, multicultural environment.
Be part of a team committed to upholding stringent GMP standards ensuring safe medications for patients.
Opportunities for self-development and progression with support from your leader.
Make a meaningful impact in a company with over 140 years of heritage making the world a better, safer place.