Analytical Sciences Specialist

MSD Malaysia; Carlow; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Training and development

Job summary

MSD is seeking a Site Analytical Science Specialist in the Carlow area to lead method introductions, validation, and technical transfers across site laboratories. You will assess changes to methods and equipment, troubleshoot complex analytical issues, and support regulatory questions and audits.

Join a site with state-of-the-art facilities and a focus on ongoing learning and cross-functional collaboration, including training end users and contributing to lifecycle management of analytical

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in science or equivalent experience is required.
• 3–5 years of relevant pharma experience is required.
• Strong experience in tech transfer and validation is essential.
• Excellent communication skills to build cross-functional relationships are required.

Responsibilities

• Lead new method introductions, including validation and tech transfers across site laboratories.
• Evaluate and implement new technologies to optimize analytical performance and efficiency.
• Assess and implement changes to existing methods and equipment (parameter or column/reagent changes).
• Provide expert troubleshooting for analytical methods and instrumentation.
• Serve as technical SME for regulatory questions, audit support, reagent changes, and supply issues.

Skills

Analytical Assays

Analytical Method Transfer

Method Validation

Troubleshooting

Technology Transfer

Analytical Method Development

Analytical Laboratory Equipment

Change Controls

Education

Bachelor's degree in science or equivalent

Tools

Laboratory Equipment

Job description

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.

Site Analytical Science Specialist

• Lead new method introductions, including method validation and technical transfers across site laboratories.
• Evaluate and implement new technologies to optimize analytical performance and efficiency.
• 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.
• Provide expert troubleshooting for analytical methods and laboratory instrumentation to resolve complex technical issues.
• 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. 3-5 years relevant experience in the pharma industry. Strong experience in tech transfer/validation. 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.

Required Skills

• Analytical Assays
• Analytical Laboratory Equipment
• Analytical Method Development
• Analytical Method Transfer
• Change Controls
• Method Development
• Method Validation
• Microbiological Test
• Technology Transfer
• Troubleshooting

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.

We encourage candidates to discuss any flexibility requirements during the recruitment process. We are committed to flexible working wherever possible and have introduced a hybrid working model for eligible office-based employees.