Analytical Chemist

Waters Corporation; Wexford; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Waters Corporation in Ireland (Leinster, Wexford) seeks a QC Release Scientist to support product release testing, value assignment of materials, and GLP-compliant documentation. You will review technical reports, provide on-market support, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. The role requires a degree in science with a chemistry component and 3 years’ experience. Cross-functional collaboration is essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in a scientific subject with a strong chemistry component.
• 3 years of experience in a relevant role.
• Strong problem-solving, documentation and regulatory-compliance skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure activities are conducted in regulatory-compliant manner.
• Perform product release testing and value assignment of materials (QC).
• Review and create technical reports within deadlines.
• Provide on-market support to Clinical Business Unit for investigations and process changes.
• Lead Continuous Improvement to improve quality, cost, cycle time and productivity.
• Lead and execute technical protocols to improve processes and products.

Skills

Problem solving

Documentation

Regulatory thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelors in a scientific subject with a strong chemistry component

Job description

Overview

Manufacture product batches and QC release of In Vitro Diagnostic and Research Use Only Reagent Kits in Biological Safety Laboratory. . Analytical testing of reagent kits (LC-MS, UV, KF, LC etc.) to support product release including but not limited to finished product testing, raw material testing and in process testing.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all activities are conducted in a regulatory-compliant manner at all times. · Product release testing- Value Assignment and Value Confirmation (QC) of materials in an efficient and compliant manner. · Review and create technical reports and documents within deadlines. · Provides on-market support to the Clinical Business Unit as required- responsible for supporting products on market with respect to investigations and process changes. · Implement Continuous Improvement activities to improve Quality, Cost, Cycle Time and Productivity of products. · Lead and execute technical protocols to improve the process and products.

Qualifications

Education:

A degree in a scientific subject with a strong chemistry component.

Experience:

3 years

Competencies:

• Be highly goal-oriented and organized and be able to thrive in an atmosphere of shifting demands and priorities. · Have a proven track record of problem solving and ability to troubleshoot technical issues methodically and efficiently. · Be able to work independently and as a member of a cross-functional team, to multi-task and prioritise to meet high expectations and tight deadlines. · Must be results oriented and highly focused. · Have technical writing and reviewing skills. · Have excellent attention to detail. Traceable recordkeeping and ability to write and follow standard operating procedures / methods. Ability to work on one owns initiative and to adhere to GLP. · Be self-driven and flexible who can allocate time and resources efficiently, effectively prioritize, and continually seek ways to improve individual and corporate efficiency. · Excellent documentation and communications skills both written and verbal.

Travel (If Applicable):

N/a

Company Description

Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT) is a global leader in analytical instruments, separations technologies, and software, serving the life, materials, food, and environmental sciences for over 65 years. Our Company helps ensure the efficacy of medicines, the safety of food and the purity of water, and the quality and sustainability of products used every day. In over 100 countries, our 7,600+ passionate employees collaborate with customers in laboratories, manufacturing sites, and hospitals to accelerate the benefits of pioneering science.

Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our core values at Waters Corporation. It benefits our employees, our products, our customers and our community. Waters complies with all applicable federal, state,and local laws. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to sex, race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, marital status (including civil unions), military service, veteran status, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, legally recognized disability, domestic violence victim status,or any other characteristic protected by law. Waters is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.