Site Name: Cork Carrigtohill Business Park
Posted Date: Apr ******
We have a new opportunity for an Analytical Specialist to join our team here in Cork.
The facility in Cork is a standalone analytical laboratory to support centralised specialist testing of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug products on behalf of GSK sites worldwide.
The Analytical Chemist will be required to perform routine and investigational analytical testing of materials in line with the lab targets and customer expectations.
You will partake in the review and approval of analytical data and samples, review and approve SOP's, analytical and safety reports.
You will be involved in method development, validation and transfer activities and will get the opportunity to work with a wide range of products and technically challenging testing methods.
We create a place where people can grow, be their best, be safe, and feel welcome, valued and included.
We offer a competitive salary, an annual bonus based on company performance, healthcare and wellbeing programmes, pension plan membership, and shares and savings programme.
In this role you will
Be a subject matter expert for a subset laboratory techniques and processes
Investigative analysis to support troubleshooting and root cause investigations in support of customer sites across the supply chain
Support and lead analytical method development, validation and transfer
Support the review and approval of completed testing
Partake and sometimes lead laboratory investigations and root cause analysis
Ensure all activities are completed in line with current GMP, Data Integrity and Safety standards
Support the ongoing implementation of quality, compliance and safety standards (internal audits, risk assessments etc.)
Support the development and implementation of lean standards to drive operational efficiency within the laboratory
Routine QC testing in compliance with registered details and pharmacopeial requirements
Support the training and capability build of fellow analysts
Basic Qualifications & Skills
Relevant science degree, preferably in chemistry or a demonstrated track record in the pharmaceutical industry in a technical focused quality role
Experience in regulated pharmaceutical quality laboratory
Proficient in a range of analytical techniques
Excellent analytical problem-solving skills
Proven ability to work under own initiative and as part of a team to meet targets
An understanding and experience of analytical testing of APIs, drug products, excipients and raw materials, and the associated analytical techniques including, but not limited to HPLC, LC-MS, GC, ICP, particle size testing.
An understanding of method validation and transfer requirements.
Preferred Qualifications & Skills
LC-MS experience
MSc or PhD in Chemistry or equivalent and/or an extensive demonstrated track record in the pharmaceutical industry in a technical focused quality role.
Closing Date for Applications – 22nd April **** (COB)
GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), military service or any basis prohibited under federal, state or local law.
Please contact ****** for any adjustments to our process to assist you in demonstrating your strengths and capabilities.
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