Analytical Sciences Associate Specialist

MSD; Carlow; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

MSD in Carlow seeks an Analytical Sciences associate specialist to support the end-to-end lifecycle of analytical procedures. You will lead method validation, tech transfer, and life-cycle management, while enabling method troubleshooting, regulatory interactions, and cross-functional collaboration across QC and manufacturing teams.

You will contribute to method development, transfers, investigations, and the documentation needed for regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science or equivalent experience.
• 2-3 years relevant experience in the pharma industry.
• Strong troubleshooting experience.
• Excellent communication skills to build strong cross functional relationships.

Responsibilities

• New method introduction (Validation / Tech Transfer).
• New technology introduction.
• Assess and implement changes for existing methods and equipment (parameter or column/reagent changes).
• Troubleshoot method issues with cross-functional teams.
• Provide SME input for regulatory questions, audits, and reagent changes with justified rationale.
• Review regulatory impact of changes to analytical methods/equipment.
• Troubleshoot analytical equipment.
• Provide initial training for QC/Manufacturing and site analytical staff.
• Support investigations and authoring technical documentation.
• Develop and own change controls for new methods.
• Monitor routines and lifecycle management of methods.
• Support digital method development.

Skills

Analytical method transfer

Analytical testing

Assay development

Method development

Method validation

Technical transfer

Analytical functions

Analytical assays

Laboratory techniques

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science

Job description

Our Carlow site, which broke ground in 2008, is a strategic manufacturing facility supporting the launch and commercial supply of vaccines, biologics, and small molecule drug products.

Since its establishment, the site has benefited from significant investment and is home to state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities, laboratories, and temperature-controlled warehousing. As a major employer in the Southeast region, the Carlow site attracts high-performing talent through strong collaborations with local universities and colleges.

We are currently seeking an Analytical Sciences associate specialist to join the team, you will be 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.

This work will support pipeline and commercial products by utilizing expertise in the analytical areas of separations and biochemistry.

Bring energy, knowledge, and innovation to carry out the following

• New method introduction (Validation /Tech Transfer).
• New technology introduction.
• Assessment and implementation of changes for existing methods and equipment Change in technical element of method e.g. Parameter change, Change in equipment element of method e.g., column/reagent change.
• Method troubleshooting where cross-functional investigation is required.
• Technical SME for regulatory questions, audit support, reagent changes / supply issues to provided justification / rationale for analytical methods and equipment.
• Technical review of impact on Analytical methods and equipment as part of cross-functional team assessment of new/revised Global Test method / Compendia changes or updates.
• Analytical equipment troubleshooting.
• Initial training of end users in QC and Manufacturing and training of site analytical sciences personnel on lab systems, processes and methods where agreed.
• Investigation support for lab investigations.
• Authoring technical documentation in support of investigation and regulatory responses.
• Technical Impact Assessment of proposed and finalized compendial changes.
• Development and ownership of change control for new analytical methods.
• Routine Assay Monitoring and lifecycle management of analytical methods.
• Supporting digital method development.

What Skills You Will Need

• Bachelor’s degree in science or equivalent experience.
• 2-3 years relevant experience in the pharma industry.
• Strong troubleshooting experience
• Excellent communication skills to build strong cross functional relationships

We keep patients at the heart of everything we do and are committed to addressing some of the world's most challenging healthcare needs through scientific innovation and operational excellence.

As an equal opportunity employer, we value diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where talented and committed people can thrive and contribute their best work.

Required Skills

Analytical Assays, Analytical Functions, Analytical Method Transfer, Analytical Testing, Assay Development, Laboratory Techniques, Method Development, Method Validation, Technical Transfer

Employee Status

Regular

Flexible Work Arrangements

Hybrid

Job Posting End Date

10/26/2026

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Requisition ID R421058