Laboratory Analyst - QC Chemistry

Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies; Larne; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading blood management organization in Northern Ireland is seeking a Lab Analyst to perform laboratory analysis and maintain equipment in a Good Manufacturing Practice environment. The ideal candidate will have a higher level qualification in chemistry or related field and previous laboratory experience. Join us in making a significant impact in healthcare through your contributions!

Qualifications

• Previous experience of working in a laboratory.
• Ability to work to strict deadlines and/or prioritise own work.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory analysis based on documented analytical methods.
• Ensure all laboratory equipment is calibrated and maintained.
• Contribute to ongoing continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist in training of other associates as required.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Education

Higher level qualification in chemistry or pharmaceutical analysis

Job description

Lab Analyst (QC Chemistry)

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 to join Terumo BCT- Larne. Come join us today!

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

General Duties

• 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.
• 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.

Education

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

Experience

• Previous experience of working in a laboratory.

Skills

• Effective communication skills.

Attributes

• Ability to work to strict deadlines and/or prioritise own work.

Additional Information

• Additional hours, shifts, may be required (this will include evenings or weekends when business needs dictate).

If you're ready to make a significant impact in a dynamic and collaborative environment, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Please submit your CV via our Terumo BCT career’s portal mySource before the closing date of 5:00 pm on Tuesday, 11 November 2025.

You must clearly demonstrate on your CV / application how you meet the required criteria as failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted.

Applicants who have applied for this role in the past six months and were not selected need not reapply.

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