Position Title: Quality Control Analyst
Reporting To: Quality Manager
Position Summary:
We are seeking a Quality Control Analyst to support the Quality Manager in ensuring all quality-related standards and compliance requirements are met. This role involves collaboration with internal teams to maintain high standards in testing, documentation, and laboratory procedures.
Key Responsibilities:
- Report directly to the Quality Manager on all quality assurance matters.
- Coordinate with the Quality department to ensure all raw materials and finished products meet regulatory and legal specifications.
- Perform and document testing for seasonal formulations (e.g., Sheep Dip Winter/Summer), ensuring full compliance with manufacturing authorizations and SOPs.
- Maintain and revise Quality Assurance and Control (QAC) Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as required.
- Support the investigation and documentation of customer complaints, non-conformances, and deviations.
- Contribute to the creation of Product Quality Reviews (PQRs) and Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPAs).
- Ensure timely maintenance and calibration of all laboratory equipment.
- Assist with the qualification of lab instruments and perform maintenance and calibration tasks per SOP guidelines.
- Support preparation for regulatory inspections (e.g., HPRA) and assist in the closure of audit findings in coordination with relevant departments.
- Oversee the implementation and monitoring of Health & Safety standards across laboratory operations.
- Work closely with the Qualified Person (QP) and Quality Manager to maintain systems in line with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and regulatory requirements.
Qualifications & Experience:
- BSc in Chemistry or a related discipline.
- Minimum of 12 months' experience working in a cGLP-compliant environment, ideally within an HPRA-approved facility.
- At least 1 year of hands-on experience with High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) and Gas Chromatography (GC) methods.
- Strong time-management skills and the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
- Creative problem-solving ability and a detail-oriented mindset.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong computer literacy and proficiency in common IT tools.
- Ability to work well under pressure and meet strict deadlines.