Laboratory Analyst

Biopharma Careers; Carrigtwohill; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Biopharma Careers in Ireland is seeking a QC Analyst to apply microbiology testing methods and ensure QC processes align with quality management systems. The role supports accurate data analysis and continuous improvement in release testing, supporting overall product quality.

The ideal candidate will have a foundational microbiology background, at least one year in a regulated lab, and a meticulous approach to compliance, documentation, and safety within production surroundings.

Qualifications

• B.Sc / Diploma in Microbiology or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year relevant experience in a regulated laboratory environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform precise testing and analysis to ensure product quality.
• Identify trends and anticipate quality issues using data analytics.
• Operate advanced QC equipment and techniques proficiently.
• Contribute to improving the efficiency of QC testing protocols.
• Guarantee compliance with regulatory standards in all QC activities.

Skills

Data analysis

Quality control

Laboratory testing

Regulatory knowledge

Education

B.Sc / Diploma in Microbiology

Tools

QC equipment

Job description

Work Your Magic with us! Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.

The QC Analyst applies technical knowledge in quality control to apply testing procedure/methods. This role also ensures QC processes are aligned with broader quality management systems and works closely with production.

The following capabilities are actively being developed within your function and are essential to enhance performance, drive innovation, and achieve strategic goals. Not all capabilities are relevant to every role, please refer to your role’s technical capabilities and skills to ensure alignment with the global function :

• Safety and Quality Excellence : Ensuring the adherence to safety and quality regulations, specifications, and policies to enable strong delivery to the customer. Enabling team members to pre-empt injuries and quality non-conformances by using data-driven insights, formal risk assessments, and proactive safety and quality observations.
• Building & Empowering Autonomous Teams : Establishing a unified, customer-centric delivery approach by forming cross-functional teams within the organization promoting teamwork and collaboration. Developing autonomous culture within these teams by enhancing individual contributors' skills through targeted training programs & enabling team members to work independently to drive efficiency and innovation.
• Operational & Supply Chain Excellence : Ability to manage processes and resources to enhance workforce agility, by leveraging tools and processes of Life Science Production System to ensure reliable supply and cost efficiency. Knowledgeable about supply chain components and the flow of goods and services from raw materials to customers.
• Change Management : Proactively guides teams through change using basic change management concepts. Ability to translate strategic initiatives into clear, actionable plan for production floor with storytelling and examples. Ability to minimize resistance, engage stakeholders, and promote adaptability to achieve operational goals.

In developing your career aspirations, these are the areas of focus to help build your own skillset, while supporting the future state of your functional area :

• Technical Proficiency in Testing Methods: In-depth knowledge of quality control testing procedures, methodologies, and techniques used in laboratories, including physical, chemical, and microbiological testing.
• Operationalized Quality Control: Commitment to fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the QC team, and actively participating in the optimization of testing methods to enhance operational effectiveness.
• Data Analysis and Interpretation: Strong analytical skills to evaluate test results, interpret data, and identify trends or anomalies that may impact product quality.
• Integrated Quality Management Understanding: Awareness of how QC processes integrate with other functions (e.g., production, engineering) to support an overall quality management system and ensure product consistency and reliability.

These Key Accountabilites are possible inputs that the site would have to detail/edit based on local configuration :

• Perform precise testing and analysis to ensure product quality.
• Identify trends and anticipate quality issues using data analytics.
• Operate advanced QC equipment and techniques proficiently.
• Contribute to improving the efficiency of QC testing protocols.
• Guarantee compliance with regulatory standards in all QC activities.

Candidate requirements

• B.Sc / Diploma in Microbiology or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year relevant experience in a regulated laboratory environment

What we offer:

We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!