AR&D Analytical Chemist -
Swords, Dublin | 12-month contract | On-site
CPL is seeking to recruit an experienced
Analytical Chemist
for an on-site position with
SK pharmteco
, based at its
R&D Centre in Swords, Co. Dublin
.
About the Rol
e
This role is based within th
e AR&D laboratori
es, which provide analytical expertise supporting the development and manufacture o
f clinical and commercial small-molecule AP
I
s.The Analytical Chemist will play a key role i
n analytical method development, transfer, validation, qualification and troubleshooti
ng, while also supporting the daily operation and maintenance of the AR&D laboratorie
s.
The successful candidate will collaborate closely wi
th R&D Chemistry, Operations, QA/QC, SHE and external stakehold
ers, ensuring compliant, right-first-time manufacturing of existing and new products. The role may also invol
ve mentoring junior analytical st
**aff
Key Responsibili**
tiesAnalytical & Technical Activi
* tiesPerform analytical testing in a timely manner to supp
* ort:Manufacturing campa
* ignsMaterial rel
* easeR&D Chemistry lab activities (use-tests, familiarisation experime
* nts)Stability prog
* ramsReference standard qualifica
* tionAnalytical investigat
* ionsSupp
ort analytical method development, validation, transfer and qualifica
t
* ion.Troubleshoot analytical and instrumentation-related iss
**ues.
Documentation & Compl**
* iancePrepare, review and exe
cute analytical prot
o
* cols.Prepare and re
view analytical re
p
* orts.Ensure all documentation is compl
eted right first
time, in compliance
with GMP and local proce
d
* ures.Sup
port change controls, investigations and quality e
vents as requ
**ired.
Laboratory & Equipment S**
* upportEnsure all laboratory instrumentati
on is calibrated, maintained and fit f
o
* r use.Suppor
t the day-to-day running and housek
eeping of the AR&D laborat
* ories.Ensure all req
uired training is com
pleted prior to task exec
ution.Collaboration & Continuous Impro
* vementLiaise
with Senior Analytical Ch
emists for technical support and complex investiga
* tions.Attend weekly team meetings and actively contribute
to a high-performance, innovative and continuous improvement c
u
* lture.Meet regularly with the manager to discuss performance, feedback and development opportun
* ities.Ens
ure a safe working envir
onment for all laboratory pers
**onnel.
Education & Ex**
* perienceBSc or MSc in Analytical C
hemistry (or equi
* valent).Minimum 4 years' ex
perience in analytical activities w
ithin a pharmaceutical manufacturing or R&D env
i
ronment.Technica
* l SkillsStrong backgr
ound in analytical c
h
* emistry.Experience workin
g under FDA and EU GMP requ
irements, particularly laboratory ope
* rations
.Strong troubleshooting and problem-solvin
g
* skills.Ability to
work to tight timelines and project d
e
adlines.Sof
* t SkillsEx
cellent teamwork and communicatio
n
* skills
.Strong technical writing
* ability.Open-minded, adaptable and receptive to n
ew ideas