Bioassay QC Analyst - Data-Driven Lab & SOP Specialist

Morgan McKinley; Ireland; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan McKinley is seeking a Quality Control Analyst to support laboratory operations, perform routine testing, and ensure quality compliance. The role involves handling analytical methods, data review, and documentation while maintaining instrument reliability and audits.

The ideal candidate holds a BSc in a related science and has 1–2 years of hands-on lab experience with aseptic technique, cell culture, and bioassays, demonstrating strong analytical and collaborative skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant scientific discipline.
• 1–2 years of practical laboratory experience with hands-on exposure to aseptic technique, cell culture, and cell-based bioassays.
• Demonstrated ability to independently run bioassays, identify data patterns, and troubleshoot analytical variations.
• Strong organizational skills to balance multiple workflows and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Testing & execution: perform product release testing, assay co-validation, and method transfers.
• Data management & review: analyze data, monitor trends, and peer-review records.
• Investigations & compliance: support OOS investigations and author formal reports.
• Documentation: create, revise, and issue SOPs and quality docs.
• Instrument maintenance: assist with qualification, calibrations, and troubleshooting.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Cell culture maintenance

Cell-based bioassays

ELISA

Analytical data interpretation

Education

Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Biochemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, or related

Job description

Morgan McKinley is seeking a Quality Control Analyst to support laboratory operations, perform routine testing, and ensure quality compliance. The role involves handling analytical methods, data review, and documentation while maintaining instrument reliability and audits.

The ideal candidate holds a BSc in a related science and has 1–2 years of hands-on lab experience with aseptic technique, cell culture, and bioassays, demonstrating strong analytical and collaborative skills.