Analytical Scientist

PE Global; Carlow; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

PE Global is seeking an Analytical Scientist for a leading pharmaceutical company in Carlow, Ireland. This 11-month contract role focuses on end-to-end lifecycle management of analytical methods, method transfers, and product testing to support pipeline and commercial products. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Analytical Chemistry and 2–3 years’ GMP-regulated lab experience, with collaboration across global teams and emphasis on data integrity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in analytical chemistry or related field.
• 2–3 years in pharma/biotech with GMP exposure.
• Experience with analytical testing, data review, and documentation.
• Experience with method validation, transfer, and compendial testing is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead analytical method transfers, validations, and compendial verifications.
• Conduct laboratory testing and technical studies using chromatography, ELISA, etc.
• Generate and review analytical data and technical documentation.
• Support lifecycle management and continuous improvement of methods.
• Assist with troubleshooting of methods and lab equipment.
• Participate in investigations, CAPAs, and change controls.
• Collaborate with Quality Control, Manufacturing, Validation, and Global Analytical teams.
• Ensure compliance with cGMP, data integrity, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Support digital method development.

Skills

GMP knowledge

Data analysis

Technical writing

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Analytical Chemistry

Tools

Empower Software

HPLC/UPLC

CE-SDS

icIEF

ELISA

Cell Based Assay

Job description

The role:

PE Global is currently recruiting for an Analytical Scientist on behalf of a leading pharmaceutical company based in Carlow. This is an initial 11-month contract role.

Description:

The Site Analytical Sciences Associate Specialist/Specialist role is 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.

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.
• Support equipment performance qualification activities (PQ).
• 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.
• Supporting digital method development.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Analytical Chemistry, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related scientific discipline.
• Minimum 2-3 years' experience 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.

Desired Technical Skills:

• HPLC/UHPLC (Agilent/ Waters)
• CE-SDS (AB Sciex instruments)
• icIEF (Maurice, Biotechne)
• Empower Software Competency
• Solo VPE
• ELISA
• Cell Based Assay
• Compendial testing and Method Verifications
• Data analysis and technical report writing
• Laboratory investigations and root cause analysis
• GMP documentation and data integrity practices

***Please note our client cannot assist with any visa sponsorship and candidates must have the correct visa to live and work in Ireland***