Analytical Science Associate & Specialist

Life Science Recruitment; Carlow; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Science Recruitment is seeking an Analytical Science Associate & Specialist for a contract role in Carlow, Ireland. The positions support end-to-end lifecycle management of analytical methods, including method transfer, validation, and investigations.

Responsibilities include performing laboratory-based testing, data review, and collaboration with QC, Manufacturing, and Global Analytical teams, while ensuring cGMP compliance and data integrity.

Qualifications

• Degree in analytical sciences or related field required.
• 2–3 years for Associate, 3–5 years for Specialist in pharma/biotech.
• Experience in GMP-regulated lab environment advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate analytical method transfers and validations.
• Conduct laboratory testing and technical studies with various instruments.
• Generate and review analytical data and documentation.

Skills

Analytical method transfers

cGMP compliance

Data generation & documentation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Analytical Chemistry

Tools

Chromatography

Electrophoresis

ELISA

Job description

Analytical Science Associate & Analytical Science Specialist

RK26463

Contract 11 months initially

Carlow

We’re currently recruiting for an exciting opportunity with an award-winning Pharmaceutical organization based in Carlow. This is an excellent position for anyone who is looking to join a leading multinational who are one of the best at what they do.

These roles are responsible for supporting Analytical Procedure Life Cycle through end-to-end method lifecycle management including introduction of new analytical methods, analytical transfers, SME assessment for all analytical method & equipment performance qualification, investigations, product testing and technical rationale.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support/Lead analytical method transfers, validations, and compendial method verifications.
• Perform laboratory-based analytical testing and technical studies using a variety of analytical techniques and instrumentation.
• Generate, review, interpret, and verify analytical data and technical documentation.
• Support lifecycle management and continuous improvement of analytical methods.
• Assist with troubleshooting of analytical methods and laboratory equipment.
• Participate in laboratory investigations, deviations, CAPAs, and change controls.
• Collaborate with Quality Control, Manufacturing, Validation, Technical Operations, and Global Analytical teams.
• Ensure compliance with cGMP, data integrity, safety, and regulatory requirements.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Analytical Chemistry, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related scientific discipline.
• Minimum 2-3 years' experience for Associate level and 3-5 years' experience for Specialist level within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or vaccine industry.
• Experience working in a GMP-regulated laboratory environment.
• Experience with analytical testing, data review, and technical documentation.
• Experience with method validation, method transfer, compendial testing, chromatography, electrophoresis, ELISA or analytical troubleshooting is advantageous.