GMP QC Sample Management Technician

PSC Biotech Corporation; Carlow; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

PSC Biotech Corporation, a leading Biotech consultancy with global operations, is hiring a Sample Management Technician for our Quality Operation Laboratory in Carlow. You will join the QC team performing allocated testing and laboratory duties; immunoassay/cell culture experience is preferred but candidates fulfilling the duties will be considered.

The role follows a day shift 0700 to 1530, working within GMP-compliant processes, maintaining sample custody, and supporting timely product release

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in science, biotechnology, pharmaceutical or related discipline.
• Experience in a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical/biotech lab environment.
• Knowledge of cGMP, GDP and laboratory quality systems.
• Experience using LIMS or electronic sample tracking systems.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to manage high sample volumes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and related applications.
• Experience writing reports and quality documentation.
• Understanding of deviation management, investigations and change control.
• Lean Six Sigma knowledge is advantageous.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Receive, log, label, track and manage samples per GMP site procedures.
• Maintain sample custody and integrity through receipt, storage, distribution and disposal.
• Coordinate sample distribution to QC laboratories to support testing schedules.
• Manage sample inventory in LIMS and other tracking systems.
• Monitor storage locations and retention inventories for compliance.
• Support the Sample Management Lead/Manager and follow safety, cGMP and GDP requirements.
• Drive compliance with Global policies and regulatory requirements in daily activities.
• Ensure Quality Systems adherence within the department.
• Support timely receipt, processing and dispatch of samples.
• Participate in investigations related to discrepancies and deviations.
• Generate and review sample management metrics and trends.
• Participate in QC Tier 1 daily meetings and communicate priorities and risks.
• Peer review sample management records to ensure data integrity.
• Support audits and inspections with inspection-ready documentation.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and root cause investigations.
• Handle laboratory consumables and inventory.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication

Teamwork

Continuous improvement

Customer focus

Team support

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in science/biotech/pharma

Tools

LIMS

Microsoft Office

Inventory management systems

Job description

PSC Biotech Corporation, a leading Biotech consultancy with global operations, is hiring a Sample Management Technician for our Quality Operation Laboratory in Carlow. You will join the QC team performing allocated testing and laboratory duties; immunoassay/cell culture experience is preferred but candidates fulfilling the duties will be considered.

The role follows a day shift 0700 to 1530, working within GMP-compliant processes, maintaining sample custody, and supporting timely product release