Graduate Laboratory Analyst

RECRUITERS; Ireland; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

RECRUITERS invites applications for a Graduate Analytical Laboratory Analyst in Tipperary. The role suits a recent Chemistry or Science graduate seeking to begin a career in the pharmaceutical industry and gain hands-on lab experience.

You will work as part of an established lab team, performing analytical testing, handling laboratory operations and ensuring quality within a regulated cGMP environment. Training and development opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• A degree in Chemistry or a related scientific discipline.
• Interest in analytical chemistry and pharmaceutical lab operations.
• Previous lab experience is advantageous but not essential.
• Knowledge of GMP and data integrity is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Carry out analytical testing of materials and finished products per approved methods.
• Ensure activities comply with cGMP, safety and quality standards.
• Maintain accurate laboratory records and electronic documentation.
• Assist with analytical investigations and quality notifications.
• Support review of analytical data and batch documentation.
• Assist with process changes, tech transfers and non-routine testing.
• Identify and report laboratory or analytical issues.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and projects.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the laboratory and wider business.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Willingness to learn

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related science

Job description

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Graduate Analytical Laboratory Analyst to join a pharmaceutical laboratory team in Tipperary.This role would suit a recent Chemistry or Science graduate looking to kick-start their career within the pharmaceutical industry and gain valuable hands-on laboratory experience.Working as part of an established laboratory team, you will gain exposure to analytical testing, laboratory operations and quality control within a regulated cGMP environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out analytical testing of raw materials, intermediates, drug substances and finished products in line with approved methods and procedures.
• Ensure laboratory activities are completed in accordance with cGMP, safety and quality standards.
• Maintain accurate laboratory records and documentation using electronic systems.
• Assist with analytical investigations, including Out of Specification (OOS) results and quality notifications.
• Support the review of analytical data and batch documentation.
• Assist with process changes, technology transfers and non-routine testing activities.
• Identify and report laboratory or analytical issues.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and laboratory projects.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the laboratory and wider business.

Skills & Experience

• A degree in Chemistry or a related scientific discipline.
• An interest in analytical chemistry and pharmaceutical laboratory operations.
• Previous laboratory experience would be advantageous but is not essential.
• An understanding of laboratory practices, analytical techniques and instrumentation.
• Basic knowledge of GMP and data integrity principles would be beneficial.
• Strong attention to detail and good organisational skills.
• Good communication and problem-solving abilities.
• A willingness to learn and develop technical skills within a regulated environment.