GMP Sample Management Specialist

PSC Biotech® Corporation; Carlow; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

PSC Biotech Corporation in Ireland (Carlow) seeks a Sample Management Technician for our Quality Operation Laboratory. You will join the QC team to perform testing and lab duties; immunoassay or cell culture experience is valued, but we consider candidates meeting the duties.

The role is day shift 07:00–15:30, with opportunities in a growing team and exposure to top pharmaceutical clients. Strong data integrity and GMP knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Science, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical or related field.
• Experience in GMP-regulated pharmaceutical/biotech labs.
• Knowledge of cGMP, GDP and lab quality systems.
• Experience using LIMS or similar tracking systems.
• Strong organisational skills with ability to manage high sample volumes.
• Attention to detail and data integrity principles.

Responsibilities

• Receive, log, label, track and manage biological, environmental and manufacturing samples per GMP.
• Maintain sample chain of custody and integrity through receipt, storage, distribution and disposal.
• Coordinate sample distribution to QC labs to support testing schedules and release.
• Manage sample inventory in LIMS and other tracking systems with accurate records.
• Monitor storage locations and environmental conditions for compliance.
• Work under the Sample Management Lead/Manager per safety policies and GDP requirements.
• Drive compliance with Global policies and regulatory requirements daily.
• Support timely receipt, processing and dispatch of samples to internal/external labs.
• Ensure completion of sample management documentation and data entry.
• Participate in investigations of discrepancies and deviations.
• Generate/sample management metrics for continuous improvement.
• Participate in QC Tier 1 daily meetings and communicate volumes and risks.
• Perform peer reviews to ensure data integrity and right-first-time results.
• Support audits with inspection-ready docs and records.
• Drive continuous improvement using root cause tools like 5 Whys, Fishbone, FMEA.
• Assist in management of lab consumables and inventory.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Organisational skills

Planning

Attention to detail

Communication

Stakeholder management

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Science/Biotech/Pharma

Tools

LIMS

Sample tracking systems

Inventory management systems

Job description

PSC Biotech Corporation in Ireland (Carlow) seeks a Sample Management Technician for our Quality Operation Laboratory. You will join the QC team to perform testing and lab duties; immunoassay or cell culture experience is valued, but we consider candidates meeting the duties.

The role is day shift 07:00–15:30, with opportunities in a growing team and exposure to top pharmaceutical clients. Strong data integrity and GMP knowledge are essential.