GMP QC Instrument Engineer – Biologics Analytics

Atrium; Dublin; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium is seeking an experienced QC Instrument Engineer to join a leading biologics organisation on an initial 12-month contract in Ireland. The role focuses on purchasing, installation, qualification, calibration, maintenance and lifecycle management of QC laboratory instruments.

You will manage calibration schedules, support instrument qualification, review documentation, and ensure compliance with GMP and data integrity.

Qualifications

• Minimum BSc in a scientific or related discipline.
• At least three years of relevant industry experience.
• Minimum of one year of laboratory instrument qualification experience within a GMP environment.
• Strong knowledge of instrument calibration, maintenance and lifecycle management.
• Understanding of Data Integrity requirements
• Experience with biopharmaceutical analytical platforms such as HPLC/UPLC
• Previous exposure to technology transfers would be beneficial.
• Strong organisational, prioritisation and project-planning capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage laboratory instrument calibration, maintenance scheduling and lifecycle activities.
• Support the purchase, installation and qualification of new analytical instruments.
• Review and approve instrument qualification, calibration, repair and maintenance documentation.
• Ensure laboratory instruments are appropriately maintained and verified for their intended use.
• Manage instrument-related investigations, including calibration deviations.
• Monitor and trend instrument performance.
• Develop project plans, qualification procedures and instrument-related processes.
• Collaborate with QC, QA Validation and Computer System Validation teams.
• Liaise with equipment vendors and sister sites regarding instrument purchase, qualification and ongoing support.
• Troubleshoot complex laboratory instrumentation issues.
• Ensure compliance with GMP requirements, corporate procedures and current regulatory standards.

Skills

Instrument calibration

Maintenance scheduling

Qualification of instruments

GMP compliance

Data integrity

HPLC/UPLC

Vendor management

Troubleshooting

Lifecycle management

Project planning

Education

BSc in science or related

Tools

Vendor liaison

Job description

Atrium is seeking an experienced QC Instrument Engineer to join a leading biologics organisation on an initial 12-month contract in Ireland. The role focuses on purchasing, installation, qualification, calibration, maintenance and lifecycle management of QC laboratory instruments.

You will manage calibration schedules, support instrument qualification, review documentation, and ensure compliance with GMP and data integrity.