Job Description

An amazing opportunity has arisen for a QC Bioanalytical Specialist at our Biotech Dublin site. The role will report to the QC Bioanalytical Manager. The QC bioanalytical analyst will lead laboratory investigations and be the subject matter expert for change controls on site, with strong communication skills you will collaborate with different departments and work on various projects. The QC Bioanalytical team is primarily responsible for the testing of Raw Materials, Chemistry, Bioassay, DNA and Stability samples.

What you will do:

Bring energy, knowledge, innovation and leadership to carry out the following:

• Lead technical Laboratory Incidents, Investigations and Problem Solvings.
• Support routine analytical testing with assays such as HPLC, CE, UV, Compendial, PCR and ELISA techniques on Release, In-process, Raw Materials and Stability samples.
• Lead local change controls and participate as a laboratory SME for changes in the network which impact the laboratory.
• Author, Review and Approve technical writing activities such as Protocols, Reports and procedures.
• Participate and lead Continuous improvement and Laboratory transformation projects.
• Support Divisional, Regulatory and EHS audits as an SME in your area on site.
• Play a key role in the troubleshooting and escalation process on site.
• Calibrate and maintain all designated laboratory instruments.
• Follow up-to-date practices with reference to pharmacopoeias, specifications, regulations and industry standards.
• Ensure training is current for all job functions performed.
• Maintain data integrity and ensure compliance with company SOPs, specifications and cGMP regulations.
• Ensure that cGMP standards are maintained at all times.
• Promote and participate the implementation and maintenance of the relevant safety programmes.
• Maintain MPS/Lean Lab standards within the laboratory.
• Support with various QC related Initiatives.
• Maintain good housekeeping and hygiene within the laboratory.

In order to excel in this role, you will need:

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Natural Science/Chemical Engineering/Biological Engineering.
• Minimum 4-7 years’ experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Experience in performing Laboratory testing with a good understanding of relevant Analytical techniques.
• Experience in Technical writing (Investigations, Procedures, Change Controls etc.)
• Project participation and leading experience.
• Experience in participating in audits as an SME (Subject Matter Expert)
• Working knowledge of Six Sigma and Lean methodologies.
• Knowledge of GMP practices.
• Working knowledge of ICH guidelines and global pharmacopeial requirements. Experience using laboratory software (Empower 3, LIMS, SAP etc.)

As a company, we are committed to ‘Inventing for Life’ in all that we do. We keep the patient at the very heart of all that we do and strive to find solutions and treatments for some of the world’s most challenging healthcare needs.

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment.

So, if you are ready to:

Invent solutions to meet unmet healthcare needs, Impact the future by driving one of the world’s leading healthcare companies, and inspire your team to reach their full potential and push the boundaries of science and technology, please apply today.

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Regular

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Job Posting End Date:

05/16/2025

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