QC Analyst

PSC Biotech® Corporation; Galway; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

PSC Biotech in Galway invites a motivated QC Analyst to join our fast-paced Quality Control Department. You will carry out analytical testing on finished products, raw materials and stability using GMP-compliant procedures to meet regulatory standards.

The role is a 12-month fixed-term contract onsite, requiring a Bachelor’s degree in a chemistry-based discipline and 1–2 years’ experience in a GLP/cGLP environment, with exposure to HPLC, IR, UV and dissolution testing.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in analytical techniques including HPLC, IR, UV, dissolution, and physical testing.
• Experience in a pharmaceutical Quality Control laboratory operating under cGLP.
• Familiarity with EU GMP and US FDA standards (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Perform physical and chemical testing of raw materials, finished products (e.g., tablets, boluses, veterinary drenches), contract-manufactured goods, stability samples, validation lots, and cleaning validation samples.
• Conduct water analysis and environmental monitoring according to relevant procedures and schedules.
• Inspect incoming materials such as foils, labels, bulk finished goods, and injectables.
• Operate, calibrate, and maintain laboratory equipment per calibration/maintenance protocols.
• Adhere to SOPs, pharmacopoeias, specifications, regulatory guidelines, and GLP.
• Maintain laboratory logbooks and documentation in GLP compliance.
• Support QC testing schedule to achieve customer service level >95%.
• Escalate discrepancies and non-conformances, and coordinate sample dispatch for external analysis.
• Manage relationships with external suppliers/vendors for QC consumables.

Skills

Analytical techniques

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Organised

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree (Level 8) in chemistry-based discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Who are we?

PSC Biotech is a leading Biotech Consultancy firm founded in 1996, headquartered in Pomona, California, USA, with Global operations in Ireland, India, Singapore, Australia and the US, serving 350 clients in more than 23 countries worldwide. We provide cloud-based software solutions for Quality Management and Regulatory Inspections, pharmaceuticals contract manufacturing professionals, and metrology services to our clients.

About PSC Biotech

PSC Biotech is a leading Biotech Consultancy firm founded in 1996, headquartered in Pomona, California, USA, with Global operations in Ireland, India, Singapore, Australia and the US, serving 350 clients in more than 23 countries worldwide. We provide cloud-based software solutions for Quality Management and Regulatory Inspections, pharmaceuticals contract manufacturing professionals, and metrology services to our clients.

Take your Career to a new Level

PSC Biotech disrupts the conventional consultancy model by aligning our EVP as one of the unique selling point which includes the opportunity to work with the most talented cohort of like-minded professionals operating in the Pharma/ Biotech Industry. We offer a permanent contract of employment giving exposure of working in Top Pharmaceutical client sites in a diverse-cultural work setting.

Employee Value Proposition

Employees are the 'heartbeat' of PSC Biotech, we provide unparalleled empowering career development though Learning & Development in-house training mentorship through constant guidance to facilitate career progression. We believe in creating high performing teams that can exceed our client's expectations with regards to quality of all scalable and business unit deliverables, staying under budget and ensuring timelines for our deliverables are being met.

Overview:

• An exciting opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic QC Analyst to join our amazing and fast-paced QC Department .You will help with carrying out analytical testing on finished products, raw materials and stability using the correct procedures to comply with GMP, Health and Safety, SOP’s and environmental and regulatory requirements while ensuring we meet our customer’s needs.
• This position is offered as a 12-month fixed-term contract.
• 5-Days onsite

Requirements

Responsibilities

• As a QC Analyst, you will play a vital role in ensuring the quality and compliance of our materials and products through precise and timely testing. Your key responsibilities will include:
• Conducting physical and chemical testing of raw materials, finished products (e.g., tablets, boluses, veterinary drenches), contract-manufactured goods, stability samples, validation lots, and cleaning validation samples using appropriate analytical techniques.
• Performing water analysis and environmental monitoring according to relevant procedures and schedules.
• Inspecting incoming materials such as foils, labels, bulk finished goods, and injectables.
• Operating, calibrating, and maintaining laboratory equipment in accordance with calibration and maintenance protocols.
• Adhering to all relevant Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), pharmacopoeias, specifications, regulatory guidelines, and industry standards.
• Maintaining laboratory logbooks, notebooks, and associated documentation in compliance with Good Laboratory Practices (GLP).
• Supporting the QC testing schedule to help achieve a customer service level of >95%.
• Ensuring all QC records are accurately maintained and properly filed.
• Liaising with team leaders, supervisors, and production staff to ensure timely reporting and resolution of results.
• Providing prompt feedback and escalating any discrepancies, deviations, or non-conformances as required.
• Coordinating the dispatch of samples for external analysis when necessary.
• Managing relationships with external suppliers/vendors for QC-related consumables.
• Participating in internal laboratory rota tasks and contributing to general housekeeping and hygiene within the lab.
• Upholding laboratory safety standards and identifying areas for improvement.
• Performing additional responsibilities as assigned by the QC Team Leader, Supervisor, or Manager.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree (Level 8 or equivalent) in a chemistry-based discipline.
• Experience working in a pharmaceutical Quality Control laboratory operating under cGLP standards.
• Familiarity with regulatory guidelines including EU GMP and US FDA standards (experience preferred but not essential).

Skills & Competencies

• 1-2 years of experience in analytical techniques including HPLC, IR, UV, dissolution, and physical testing.
• Ability to build effective working relationships and collaborate within cross-functional teams.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Maintains high ethical standards; escalates issues appropriately when necessary.
• Demonstrates flexibility and a willingness to learn and develop technical expertise.
• Highly organised, methodical, and systematic in approach to work.
• Positive, proactive, and energised by responsibility and accountability.
• Able to prioritise tasks effectively, distinguishing between urgent and non-urgent matters.
• Takes initiative, seeks clarification when needed, and accepts direction constructively.
• Contributes to a supportive, team-oriented environment.
• Strong computer literacy, particularly in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.).