Production Chemist

Medifill Limited; Dublin; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading adhesives company in Dublin is seeking a Scientist I to conduct research and ensure compliance with quality standards. The ideal candidate will have a degree in science or engineering and 0-3 years of experience in the Pharmaceutical or Medical Device industry. This position offers opportunities for growth and cross-training in various functional areas.

Qualifications

• 0 – 3 years’ experience in Pharmaceutical or Medical Device industry.
• Open to cross training across different functional areas of the business.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research tasks with guidance from senior colleagues.
• Produce bulk cyanoacrylate according to established standards.
• Handle laboratory equipment and safely document activities.
• Monitor and report progress of tests regularly.
• Coordinate and prioritize lab tasks to meet deadlines.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Self-starter

Ability to work in teams

Education

Third level degree in a science or engineering discipline

Tools

Gas chromatography

Moisture titration

Analytic chemistry

Job description

As the largest pureplay adhesives company in the world, H.B. Fuller’s (NYSE: FUL) innovative, functional coatings, adhesives and sealants enhance the quality, safety and performance of products people use every day. Founded in 1887, with 2024 revenue of $3.6 billion, our mission to Connect What Matters is brought to life by more than 7,500 global team members who collaborate with customers across more than 30 market segments in over 140 countries to develop highly specified solutions that enable customers to bring world-changing innovations to their end markets. Learn more at www.hbfuller.com .

Position Overview

The Scientist I has the primary responsibility for conducting research tasks with guidance from more senior colleagues.

Primary Responsibilities

Produce bulk cyanoacrylate according to established standards and guidelines.

Handle laboratory equipment and supplies safely and effectively.

Document laboratory activities for reference purposes.

Monitor and report progress of analytical tests to Head of Laboratory on a regular basis.

Work with Head of Laboratory to set objectives and milestones.

Coordinate, prioritise and plan lab tasks to meet deadlines.

Perform routine QC testing as part of shelf life studies.

Ensure final product meets quality and customer specifications.

Maintain sufficient stock of chemicals and supplies to perform lab experiments.

Ensure that materials are labelled properly and used in right quantities.

Investigate issues, analyse root causes and define resolutions.

Suggest improvements for test procedures to achieve project objectives.

Develop standard procedures to improve quality and efficiency.

Environmental monitoring as required for Cleanroom area.

Conduct chemical synthesis as required by the business.

Perform and assist with research activities in the laboratory, as required.

Perform Validation activities, as required.

Adherence to the Quality system, with a particular emphasis on GMP/GDP/GLP

Third level degree in a science or engineering discipline

0 – 3 years’ experience in Pharmaceutical or Medical Device industry

Communication and organisation skills

Self-starter with the ability to work in teams and on own initiative as required

Open to cross training across different functional areas of the business

Preferred Requirements

Previous experience in gas chromatography and moisture titration

Previous experience in analytic chemistry

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About Us

For 130 years, H.B. Fuller has been a leading global adhesives provider focusing on perfecting adhesives, sealants and other specialty chemical products to improve products and lives. H.B. Fuller’s commitment to innovation brings together people, products and processes that answer and solve some of the world’s biggest challenges. Our reliable, responsive service creates lasting, rewarding connections with customers in electronics, disposable hygiene, medical, transportation, clean energy, packaging, construction, woodworking, general industries and other consumer businesses. And our promise to our people connects them with opportunities to innovate and thrive.