Associate Specialist – Site Analytical Sciences

Next Generation; Carlow; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Next Generation is seeking an Associate Specialist in Site Analytical Sciences to work in a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical lab. You will perform analytical testing, support method transfers and validations, and help manage the lifecycle of analytical methods.

The role requires 2–3 years of relevant experience, hands-on use of HPLC/UHPLC, Empower Software, and data integrity practices. Collaboration across QC, Manufacturing, and Validation teams is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Analytical Chemistry or related field.
• 2–3 years of relevant experience in pharmaceutical analytics.
• Experience in GMP-regulated laboratories.
• Hands-on analytical testing with HPLC/UHPLC and related techniques.
• Experience reviewing analytical data and technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform GMP-based analytical testing and studies.
• Lead method transfers, validations, and verifications.
• Support lifecycle management of analytical methods.
• Generate, review, and interpret analytical data.
• Prepare technical reports and documentation.
• Troubleshoot methods and equipment.
• Support equipment qualification activities.
• Contribute to investigations and CAPAs.
• Collaborate with QC, Manufacturing, Validation, and Global teams.
• Maintain data integrity and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Technical report writing

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Analytical Chemistry

Tools

HPLC/UHPLC

Empower Software

CE-SDS

icIEF

ELISA

Cell-based assays

Job description

Build Your Expertise in a Hands-On Analytical Sciences Role

Associate Specialist – Site Analytical Sciences

Imagine working at the centre of a highly regulated pharmaceutical laboratory environment, where your analytical expertise supports the development, testing, and lifecycle management of both pipeline and commercial products.

This is a hands-on, technically focused opportunity for an experienced analytical scientist to work across analytical method introduction, transfers, validation, laboratory testing, investigations, and ongoing method improvement.

You’ll be part of a collaborative Site Analytical Sciences team, working within a GMP-regulated environment where analytical accuracy, data integrity, technical problem-solving, and quality are essential.

What you'll achieve (and why it matters):

• Perform laboratory-based analytical testing and technical studies within a GMP environment
• Support and/or lead analytical method transfers, validations, and compendial method verifications
• Support the introduction and lifecycle management of analytical methods
• Generate, review, interpret, and verify analytical data
• Prepare and review technical documentation and reports
• Troubleshoot analytical methods and laboratory equipment
• Support analytical equipment performance qualification activities
• Participate in laboratory investigations, deviations, CAPAs, and change controls
• Apply technical rationale to analytical and laboratory issues
• Support continuous improvement of analytical procedures and laboratory processes
• Collaborate with Quality Control, Manufacturing, Validation, Technical Operations, and Global Analytical teams
• Maintain compliance with cGMP, data integrity, safety, and regulatory requirements
• Support digital method development and analytical technology initiatives

Your edge (desired, not required):

• Bachelor's Degree in Analytical Chemistry, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related scientific discipline
• 2–3 years' relevant experience
• Previous pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or vaccine industry experience
• Experience working within a GMP-regulated laboratory environment
• Hands-on analytical testing experience
• Experience reviewing analytical data and technical documentation
• Good understanding of GMP documentation and data integrity
• Experience with HPLC / UHPLC
• Exposure to Agilent or Waters instrumentation and Empower Software
• Experience with analytical method validation, transfers, or compendial testing
• Analytical troubleshooting and laboratory investigations experience
• Exposure to equipment performance qualification
• Experience with technologies such as CE-SDS / AB Sciex, icIEF / Maurice / Bio-Techne, Solo VPE, ELISA, or cell-based assays is beneficial
• Strong technical report writing, analytical, communication, and organisational skills

Why this role matters:

This is an opportunity to build your analytical sciences experience within a highly regulated pharmaceutical environment, working across both pipeline and commercial products.

You’ll gain valuable exposure to the full analytical method lifecycle, from method introduction and transfer through to validation, routine testing, troubleshooting, investigations, and continuous improvement.

With exposure to advanced analytical technologies and platforms including HPLC/UHPLC, Empower, CE-SDS, icIEF, ELISA, and cell-based assays, this role offers the opportunity to further develop your technical capability while contributing to high-quality pharmaceutical manufacturing and laboratory operations.

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