QC Analyst

Due to growth, we have an exciting opportunity for an experienced QC Analyst to join our growing Scientific In-sourcing team.

Testing of pharmaceutical substances e.g. raw materials and drug substances in a GMP environment in accordance with clients' procedures and quality systems. Main focus will be GC and HPLC analysis, along with a range of other analytical techniques as required.

Key Accountabilities

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• Receive training from SGS and client and get qualified in relevant analytical techniques. Maintain own training 100% current. Train other analysts where appropriately qualified
  
• Carry out testing in accordance to the valid testing procedures and regulatory requirements
  
• Ensure that laboratory equipment is well maintained, and calibrations are carried out at the designated frequencies
  
• Manage inventory and status of materials required for analysis
  
• When qualified to do so, verify and review results generated by other analysts for compliance with requirements
  
• Ensure correct data entry to LIMS
  
• Assessment of testing results generated in the laboratory and close out of batch analysis
  
• Ensure that all target dates are met. Update visibility tools and communicate status of testing at meetings
  
• Maintain laboratories to a high housekeeping standard
  
• Ensure high standard of lab records, with work completed Right First Time and on time
  
• Write and maintain necessary documentation (SOPs, methods, reports etc)
  
• Work as part of the team ensuring customer expectations are met and exceeded. Support achievement of client and SGS Key Performance Indicators, such as around investigations, training, productivity and on-time testing
  
• Notify appropriate contact and document results and investigations for any atypical or aberrant results
  
• Lead Laboratory investigations and deviations if required
  
• Maintenance of a safe working environment, in a state of audit readiness
  
• Identification and implementation of safety, environmental, quality and service improvements
  
• Work with their leader to ensure self-development and progression
  

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• Education and training: Science Graduate in Chemistry or equivalent science education (Level 7)
  
• Necessary job experience: At least 2years' experience in a GMP laboratory. GMP experience is a minimum requirement for this position.
  
• Professional requirements: Demonstrated Experience with current Good Manufacturing Practices, Data Integrity and sound knowledge of analytical technologies (HPLC, GC, KF, IR, PSD, Xray, Wet chemistry)
  
• Good organizational skills and strong communication – written and verbal
  
• Team player, flexible to evolving needs with a strong customer service mentality
  
• Excellent quality and safety standards
  
• Aptitude in lab computer systems, including LIMS and Trackwise
  

Expected Behaviors:

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• Integrity, flexibility, working under own initiative
  
• Strong analytical ability and associated problem solving
  
• Results and performance driven
  
• Good time management & attention to detail
  
• Professionalism; with the client, contractors and colleagues at all times
  
• Compliance with SGS and client policies and procedures
  

Candidates must be immediately eligible to work in Ireland, this is a site based role. xcfaprz

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company.