GMP QC Analyst – Pharma (GC/HPLC & Training)

SGS; Cork; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunitiesAcross

Equal opportunities employer

Job summary

SGS Ireland is seeking an experienced QC Analyst to join our growing Scientific In-sourcing team. The role focuses on testing pharmaceutical substances (raw materials and drug substances) in a GMP environment, with GC and HPLC analyses as the primary techniques, and a range of supporting analytical methods.

Under ISL technical and operational guidance, you will train and mentor colleagues, ensure regulatory compliance, maintain equipment, and manage data in LIMS.

Qualifications

• Science Degree in Chemistry or equivalent (Level 7 minimum).
• 2 years experience in a GMP laboratory PQE.
• Data Integrity and sound knowledge of analytical technologies (HPLC, GC, KF, IR, PSD, Xray, Wet chemistry).
• Team player, flexible to evolving needs with a strong customer service mentality
• Excellent quality and safety standards
• Aptitude in lab computer systems, including LIMS and Trackwise

Responsibilities

• Receive training from SGS and client and get trained in relevant analytical techniques.
• Train other analysts where appropriately qualified
• Carry out testing in accordance to the valid testing procedures and regulatory requirements
• Ensure that laboratory equipment is well maintained, and calibrations are carried out at the designated frequencies
• Manage inventory and status of materials required for analysis
• When qualified to do so, verify and review results generated by other analysts for compliance with requirements
• Ensure correct data entry to LIMS/Trackwise
• Assessment of testing results generated in the laboratory and close out of batch analysis
• Ensure that all target dates are met and communicate status of testing at meetings
• Maintain laboratories to a high housekeeping standard
• Ensure high standard of lab records, with work completed Right First Time and on time
• Write and maintain necessary documentation (SOPs, methods, reports etc)
• Work as part of the team ensuring customer expectations are met and exceeded
• Notify appropriate contact and document results and investigations for any atypical or aberrant results
• Lead Laboratory investigations and deviations if required
• Maintenance of a safe working environment, in a state of audit readiness
• Identification and implementation of safety, environmental, quality and service improvements
• Work with their leader to ensure self-development and progression
• Adopt a safe behaviour by exercising due regard for health and safety of yourself, colleagues, and clients
• Ensure full compliance with the Company’s Code of Integrity, and act in accordance with SGS Ireland’s Equality & Diversity Policy

Skills

Chemistry degree

GMP lab experience

Data integrity

LIMS familiarity

Education

Science Degree in Chemistry or equivalent

Tools

LIMS

Trackwise

Job description

SGS Ireland is seeking an experienced QC Analyst to join our growing Scientific In-sourcing team. The role focuses on testing pharmaceutical substances (raw materials and drug substances) in a GMP environment, with GC and HPLC analyses as the primary techniques, and a range of supporting analytical methods.

Under ISL technical and operational guidance, you will train and mentor colleagues, ensure regulatory compliance, maintain equipment, and manage data in LIMS.