QC Analyst - NPIs, Dun Laoghaire, Dublin Office/Project Location: Dun Laoghaire, Dublin Employment Type: Contract Work Location: Hybrid Pay: €20 - €35 per hour Experience: 3+ years Visa: EU passport or Stamp 4 visa required Our client is a leading international Biotechnology company with a state of the art aseptic manufacturing facility in Dun Laoighaire, South Dublin.
The plant is one of the most dynamic in Ireland and is currently undergoing rapid expansion and capital investment.
This is an excellent opportunity to get experience into Ireland's leading aseptic manufacturing plant.
Under minimal supervision, responsible for one or more of the following activities in QC including analytical testing, characterization, sample and data management.
QC Representative for NPI activities and routine Product meetings Assist with activities related to QC projects and/or QC tasks within Site projects Plan and perform non-core testing related to NPI activities Manage all sample management activities related to NPI activities throughout the site Create/own and approve protocols, sample plans, SOP and documentation related to NPI QC Representative responsible for Method Validation and Transfers co-ordination and readiness Responsible for their own training and safety compliance.
Sample shipments and temperature monitoring activities for NPI activities LIMS data coordination of non-core (NPI) activities.
Contributes to team by ensuring the quality of the tasks/services provided by self Contributes to the completion of milestones associated with specific projects or activities within team This role will support QC and manufacturing operations, as such some extended hours and weekend work flexibility may be necessary as required.
With a high degree of technical flexibility, work across diverse areas within QC Plan and perform analyses with great efficiency and accuracy.
Plan and perform multiple, complex routine/ non-routine methods and procedures and a large variety of assays.
Report, evaluate, back-up/archive, trend and approve analytical data.
Troubleshoot, solve problems and communicate with stakeholders.
Initiate and/or implement changes in controlled documents.
May train others as necessary Participate in audits, initiatives and projects that may be departmental or organizational in scope.
Write protocols and perform assay validation and equipment qualification/ verification.
Introduce new techniques to the lab, including method transfers, reports, validations and protocols.
May contribute to regulatory filings.
May conduct lab investigations as necessary.
Evaluate lab practices for compliance on a continuous basis.
Approve lab results May represent the department/organization on various teams May interact with outside resources.
Create APPX data files and randomisation memo to facilitate data analysis.
LIMS data coordination of commercial and import testing on site where applicable May provide technical guidance.
May contribute to regulatory filings.
May represent the department/organization on various teams.
May train others.
May interact with outside resources Requirements Bachelor's degree in a science discipline.
2-3 years of biopharmaceutical QC experience or related quality control or GMP laboratory experience in the pharmaceutical or medical device industry.
Strong background in Chemistry and Analytical testing is required.
Experience with regulatory compliance in cGMP manufacturing and testing of pharmaceutical products.
Knowledge: Understanding and application of principles, concepts, theories, and standards of GMP QC analytical laboratories.
Deepens technical knowledge through exposure and continuous learning Knowledge of related regulatory/industry considerations, compliance issues and/or scientific discovery Problem Solving: Applies analytical skills to evaluate and interpret complex situations/ problems using multiple sources of information Qualitative information Quantitative research Trend data Anticipates and prevents potential problems Take initiative to identify and drive improvements Communication skills (verbal and written) at all levels Strong Technical writing skills for GMP documentation (e.g. investigations, procedures, change controls) Presentation skills Escalate issues professionally and on a timely basis Decision making Teamwork and Coaching others Teamwork and Coaching others Auditing documentation and operation process Demonstrated ability to work independently and deliver right first-time results Works under minimal direction Work is guided by objectives of the department or assignment Follows procedures Refers to technical standards, principles, theories, and precedents as needed May set project timeframes and priorities based on project objectives and ongoing assignments Recognizes and escalates problems Working knowledge of aseptic compliance within the manufacturing environment and demonstrated leadership and communication skills to communicate requirements to colleagues Auditing documentation and operation process Demonstrated ability to interact with regulatory agencies Package Contract role - Hourly rate €30 - €35 per hour Minimum 12 month contract