Job Opportunity - QC Analyst
Location: Athlone
Job type: Permanent
Salary: Competitive / Based On Experience
Department: Verbena Quality Team
Reporting To: Senior QC Analyst
Reference: VER_2213
Introduction
Join an exciting new Irish Company supporting researching and development in the pharmaceutical sector.
Arbutus Innovation Centre is advertising this position on behalf of Verbena Limited based in Athlone. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment with a small, collaborative and dynamic team of innovators and experienced leaders.
This role come with ample opportunity for true opportunity for growth.
JOB PURPOSE
To prioritise, sample, test and release client test requirements, intermediates and finished products. Operative needs to ensure that strict timelines are met, in-line with supporting the business needs and requirements. To support the new formulations /finished products stability programme.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Sampling and testing of raw materials, intermediates and finished products using current pharmacopoeias, any associated ‘wet’ chemistry and instrumental techniques (HPLC, LC-MS, GC-MS, IR, UV), as appropriate.
Preparing Quality reports, including analytical reports (for raw materials and finished products),
Certificates of Analysis (CoA) (for finished products) and stability reports.
Creating and executing method development and method validation test protocols for finished products and generating the appropriate analytical methods.
Stability testing of products for new formulations and ongoing stability trials, using physical (pH, viscosity) and instrumental (HPLC, GC-MS) techniques, as appropriate.
Writing analytical specifications using current pharmacopoeias and reviewing existing analytical specifications.
Writing/reviewing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Calibrating analytical equipment, as and when required.
Supporting all QC activities.
Ensuring that procedures are carried out carefully and accurately to eliminate errors.
Ensuring good relations and communications with all members of the team and responding politely and in a timely fashion to internal and external customers.
Working with all members of staff to maintain and develop the positive progressive culture within the organisation.
Observing and complying with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and Good Laboratory Practice (GLP).
Observing and complying with company Health and Safety Policies.
Observing and complying with company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Undertaking any other duties, either for this department or any other department within the business, which may be requested by the Line Manager, for which training and/or an explanation has been provided and understood.
PERSON PROFILE:
Degree in a scientific discipline (with strong chemistry content).
Impressive, demonstrable track record and skills/experience gained within a similar position(s), at a similar level.
Highly proficient in the use of key analytical equipment (HPLC, IR, UV) and the testing of finished products.
Experience of working in a GMP environment.
Good IT skills e.g. Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook).
Credible and confident communicator (written and verbal) at all levels.
Highly customer focused and passionate about delivering excellent customer service.
Ability to achieve and maintain high standards with meticulous attention to detail.
First class planning, organisational and time management skills.
Ability to work accurately in a busy and demanding environment, adhering to strict deadlines/timescales.
Strong analytical and problem solving ability.
Self starter who can ‘hit the ground running’.
First class team player with a totally flexible approach.
Self motivated with the ability to work proactively using own initiative.
Hands on approach with a ‘can do’ attitude.
Committed to learning and development
Experience:
Minimum Two years of HPLC experience.
Understand, internalise and apply cGMPs and cGLPs; knowledge of laboratory processes.
Effective interpersonal skills, written and oral communication skills; organisation skills and detailed-oriented, effective computer skills (Microsoft Word and Excel).
Knowledge of laboratory analyzers and equipment used to perform chemical analyses.
Able to work as part of a team
Due to the nature of this job, fluency and an excellent command of the English language is an absolute must – both written and spoken.
What We Offer
Strong Opportunity for growth
Opportunity to learn and grow across departments
Flexible working options
Additional Information
To be considered for this position in Ireland you need to be legally eligible to work in Ireland.
Please note there is no relocation support available for this position.
Equal Opportunity Employers
We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is crucial to building a successful business. As an employer, Arbutus Innovation Centre and its client companies are committed to celebrating this, in all its forms. We strive to build a culture that encourages, supports and empowers our employees.
Competitive Salary & Benefits:
Interested candidates should submit an updated CV and cover letter to:
careers@arbutus.ie
IRELAND
Daneswell Business Park
Monksland, Athlone
Co. Roscommon
Republic of Ireland
Contact Us
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