Laboratory Analyst

Cpl Group; Limerick; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Kenny-Whelan, a specialist division of the CPL group, is hiring a QC Analyst for its Pharmaceutical Plant in Limerick. The role focuses on supporting the Quality Control Laboratory with sample receipt, tracking, disposal, and routine QC activities in a cGMP environment.

Responsibilities include maintaining sample management systems, performing aliquots, instrument calibration verifications, and contributing to data integrity and compliance.

Qualifications

• BSc in Analytical Sciences (Chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology or equivalent).
• Knowledge of QC operations with emphasis on analytical techniques such as immunoassays, chromatography, spectroscopy, Bioassay, Cell Culture, Virology.
• Demonstrated understanding of Data Integrity and its application in a Digital Laboratory.
• Previous GMP QC lab experience preferable.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Analytical skills to assist in data collection and reporting.
• Proactive and detail-oriented approach to tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide essential QC support: sample receipt, aliquoting, tracking, reconciliation, and disposal.
• Maintain sample management trackers and databases.
• Perform routine instrument checks (e.g., calibration verification for pipettes) and testing using automated systems.
• Liaise with laboratory contacts and coordinate sample delivery to internal labs or external contract labs.
• Assist in qualification and routine maintenance of analytical instruments.
• Adhere to Environmental, Health and Safety procedures and participate in incident investigations.

Skills

Quality control

Communication

Organizational skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Data interpretation

Inspection procedures

Team collaboration

Education

BSc in Analytical Sciences

Tools

LIMS

MS Office

Pipette calibration

Job description

Kenny-Whelan (A specialist division of the CPL group) are hiring a QC Analyst to be based at our clients Pharmaceutical Plant in Limerick.

QC Analyst – Laboratory Analyst - QC, Limerick

The Laboratory Technician – QC Support provides essential support to Quality Control Laboratory by performing sample receipt, aliquoting, tracking, reconciliation, and disposal of samples; and routine tasks that ensure smooth daily operations. This role focuses on maintaining compliance with cGMP standards, supporting sample handling, reagent preparation, and assisting with QC activities.

• BSc in Analytical Sciences (Chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology or equivalent)
• Knowledge of quality control operations with an emphasis on analytical techniques such as immunoassays, quantitative PCR, chromatography, capillary electrophoresis, spectroscopy, Bioassay, Cell Culture, Virology and Laboratory Systems.
• Demonstrated understanding of Data Integrity and its application in a Digital Laboratory.
• Previous experience in GMP QC lab preferable.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Analytical skills to assist in data collection and reporting.
• Proactive and detail-oriented approach to tasks.
• Responsible for Sample Management – receipt, tracking, reconciliation, and disposal of samples.
• Perform Sample aliquoting.
• Perform routine checks (e.g. calibration verification for pipettes) in accordance with established methods/procedures.
• Maintaining sample management trackers and databases.
• Troubleshooting and supporting resolution of sample management issues; attendance at daily sample management meetings.
• Sample delivery to laboratory and liaising with the laboratory point of contact.
• Organizing Shipping to contract laboratory.
• Reference standard and control reconciliation.
• Responding to incidents on TCUs, performing triage, and relocating samples as required (ad hoc/unplanned).
• Reporting results into a computer storage system (LIMS), as well as performing testing using automated systems.
• Involved in the qualification of analytical instruments and in their routine maintenance.
• Following all relevant Environmental, Health and Safety procedures and involved in incident investigations as required.
• Responsible for the maintenance of the inventory of consumables and supplies.
• Responsible for adhering to, and improving, where appropriate, safety procedures to protect their other personnel and company property.
• May also be requested to partake in or lead area or cross-functional continuous improvement projects e.g. Six Sigma or other appropriate methodology.