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Job Function:
Quality
Job Sub Function:
Quality Control
Job Category:
Professional
All Job Posting Locations:
Ringaskiddy, Cork, Ireland
Job Description:
Position: Graduate Quality Control Analyst
Start Date: September 2026
Location: Cork, Ireland
Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine established its operation in Ringaskiddy in 2005 on a 100-acre site with an investment of €500 million. For more than 25 years we have been a global leader in the field of biomedicines, particularly in groundbreaking monoclonal antibody technology, an approach to producing medicines that launched a new generation of products to treat immune related diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and plaque psoriasis.
The facility in Ringaskiddy is fully operational and currently expanding its operations to continue focusing on producing biomedicines for both the treatment of immune related diseases and new and creative cancer treatments.
ABOUT THE JOHNSON & JOHNSON GRADUATE PROGRAMME
The Graduate Programme is a collaborative programme across the Johnson & Johnson Campus Ireland Sites. It is aimed at high potential individuals who, when given the right tools, are empowered to proactively take responsibility, effect change and make a positive contribution to their teams and the business.
THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO:
* Develop relevant technical skills within their area of expertise.
* Experience cross functional exposure both on site and within Campus Ireland.
* Participate in regular one to ones and feedback to support your on-going development.
* Engage in personal development and effectiveness training.
* Develop influencing & communication skills.
* Gain Project Management experience.
* Learn new and innovative technologies.
* Gain exposure to Senior Management Team.
* Participate in continuous professional development program with a recognised qualification.
JOB PURPOSE:
We have an exciting opportunity for a QC Analyst on the Ireland Graduate Program. This individual will be responsible for carrying out tasks and projects related to the analysis of biotechnology products as required by Good Manufacturing practice (GMP). The individual will participate in the delivery of lab testing efforts by using both existing and new procedures or processes to independently interpret data and identify and correct issues. Proposes ideas and next steps to supervisors and/or managers. Receives intermittent, moderately detailed instructions from Quality leaders at various levels, in addition to other partners.
WHAT YOU'RE GREAT AT:
* Analytical testing knowledge including an understanding of Biopharmaceutical manufacturing and batch release processes.
* Knowledge of equipment qualification, analytical method transfers, root cause problem solving and continuous improvement desirable.
* A strong teammate who is very customer focused, possesses leadership and testing skills and both stakeholder and project management experience.
* Strong collaboration & interpersonal skills, both written and oral.
AS A QC ANALYST YOUR TYPICAL DAY MAY INCLUDE:
* Supporting the QC Team Leader during day to day operations of area.
* Testing for laboratory related projects e.g. analytical method transfers, equipment qualification, invalid assay and NC reduction initiatives etc.
* Performing IP/ Microbiology/ Bioassay/ Separations analysis.
* Identifying and implementing laboratory process improvements leading to improved efficiency &/or compliance within area.
* Authors and investigates internal investigations, participates in regulatory inspections & external technical discussions etc.
* Keeping up to date with analytical technology and regulatory / compliance trends.
* Participates in technical groups to implement laboratory activities while following local and global regulatory requirements as well as J&J standards.
* Supports the roll-out of laboratory activities (for example, instrument life-cycle management).
* Performs laboratory studies, projects, and processes/initiatives.
* Assists in developing lab strategies, policies, and guidelines linked to area of expertise (for example, authoring Standard Operating Procedures).
* Contributes to external and/or internal manuscripts, regulatory reports, and technical reports.
* Supports equipment qualifications to ensure accuracy and consistency of results.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
* Minimum Bachelors degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry or related Scientific discipline.
* Recent graduate (2025 or due to graduate in 2026).
* Technical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
* Knowledgeable of FDA/EMEA regulatory requirements applicable to biologics and/or pharmaceuticals.
* Be ambitious with excellent social, communication and partner management skills.
* Acute attention to detail.
* A focus on patients and customers at all times.