Job Description

As Quality Control Analyst Intern you will work across the site self-directed work teams and hub teams to identify and resolve issues in order to allow the site to deliver on our commit culture that support Quality, EHS, Learning and Continuous improvement.

The Quality Control Analyst intern will be responsible for functional testing on in-process drug substance/drug product, final drug products, and stability samples at the new single use multi-product biotech facility in Dunboyne, County Meath, Ireland.

What you will do responsible for:

• Perform a variety of routine Analytical/Microbiology/Biochemistry & Cell Biology testing techniques and associated documentation in compliance with GMP requirements.
• Review Analytical Testing data.
• Support activities including general lab readiness, audit readiness, laboratory equipment qualification and analytical method technical transfer, verification and validation.
• Provide immediate feedback to others at any time to reinforce good safety and improvement behaviours and acts.
• Know the hazards of the tasks you are performing, actively conduct risk assessments for inclusion into operational SOPs.
• Identify improvement opportunities, perform technical troubleshooting and successfully implement solutions.
• Performance of laboratory tests as per written procedure or as per pharmacopoeia.
• Recording of analytical results accurately.
• Ordering, receiving and controlling laboratory chemicals, reagents and consumables.
• Receiving and controlling test samples.

What We’re Looking For:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s in Science/Quality/Technical (disciplines)
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• An understanding of cGMP requirements for manufacturing and/or systems and compliance.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and know when to escalate issues for resolution.

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Employee Status:

Intern/Co-op (Fixed Term)

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

n/a

Required Skills:

Analytical Problem Solving, Analytical Problem Solving, Bioanalysis, Cell-Based Assays, Clinical Research, Communication, Data Analytics, Database Management, Data Entry, Data Visualization, Document Management, Driving Continuous Improvement, GMP Compliance, Health Economics, Health Safety Regulations, Investigation Procedures, Lean Management, Management Process, Microbiology, Microsoft Office, Office Applications, Process Improvements, Product Validation, Project Management, Reporting and Analysis {+ 5 more}

Preferred Skills:

Job Posting End Date:

09/17/2025

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