Lab Analyst (Analytical Development)

HIRANI; Larne; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Terumo BCT is seeking a Lab Analyst (Analytical Development) at Larne to execute testing per analytical methods and ensure calibration/maintenance of lab equipment in a GMP setting.

Responsibilities include process validation, KPI-driven analysis, and accurate record keeping. Candidates should have a degree in chemistry or related field and experience with HPLC/UV in GMP/ISO 17025 environments.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in chemistry or pharmaceutical analysis.
• Experience in QC chemistry labs and analytical testing.
• Experience in GMP/ISO 17025 environments and ICH guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Execute testing according to validated analytical methods.
• Calibrate and maintain laboratory equipment to GMP standards.
• Support process validation activities for routine pharmaceutical manufacture.
• Maintain accurate and complete analysis records.
• Organise workload to meet deadlines and KPIs.
• Assist in training colleagues as required.
• Support safety, COSHH tasks, and stock checks.

Skills

Analytical testing

GMP guidance

Calibration & maintenance

Record keeping

Lab safety

Process validation

Education

Higher level qualification in chemistry/pharmaceutical analysis

Tools

HPLC

UV

Job description

Terumo BCT is a Global leader in blood management, blood safety, therapeutic apheresis, cell therapy and cell collections. We have an exciting opportunity for a Lab Analyst (Analytical Development) to join Terumo BCT- Larne. Come join us today!

The successful candidate will execute testing according to analytical methods and ensure all laboratory equipment is calibrated and maintained. They will conform to Terumo BCT Ltd. Policies and follow procedures in Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) environment.

Key Responsibilities

Performing laboratory analysis based on documented analytical methods and procedures.

Analysis to the appropriate test specification of raw materials, finished goods and any other routine and non-routine analysis as required

Participate in process validation work linked to routine manufacture of pharmaceuticals.

Carry out routine internal calibration activities of laboratory equipment and ensure that all such equipment is maintained in good working order.

Contribute and participate in ongoing continuous improvement initiatives.

Perform additional investigations for out-of-specification (OOS) samples and related non-conformances.

Assist in meeting ongoing metric-driven goals and KPIs.

Maintain neat and accurate analysis records.

Maintain neat and accurate analysis records.

Organise and prioritise own workload to meet deadlines.

Support H&S and COSSH tasks as and when required.

Participate in periodic Reference Standard and chemical stock checks

Undertake analytical training courses, where necessary, to develop key skills deemed critical to business needs.

Assist in the training of other associates as required.

Qualifications and Experience

Higher level qualification (e.g. HND or degree) in a discipline highly relevant to testing in QC Chemistry laboratory (e.g. chemistry, pharmaceutical analysis)

Previous experience of working in a laboratory

Previous experience of executing analytical testing in a GMP or ISO 17025 environment

Demonstrable professional experience (i.e. time in industry) of cGMP

Demonstrable professional experience (i.e. time in industry) of use/maintenance/calibration of HPLC, UV

Demonstrable professional (i.e. time in industry) of working to ICH Quality guidelines for Stability and Validation. (ICH Q1 and ICH Q2)