QC Analyst

DPS Group; Munster; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

DPS Group is seeking a QC Analyst (Technology Transfer Specialist) in Ireland to own analytical method transfer/verification activities within a GMP environment. The role focuses on coordinating with QC, securing method packages and reference data, and tracking schedules to ensure seamless product transfers.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years in a QC/analytical role, a chemistry-related degree, and familiarity with method transfer concepts such as ICH Q2. Experience with sterile products is a plus.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in a QC/analytical role within a GMP pharmaceutical environment.
• Experience with analytical method transfer or verification.
• Degree in chemistry, biochemistry, pharmaceutical science or a related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Own analytical method transfer/verification protocols and reports, coordinating directly with QC.
• Interface with the sending site’s analytical/QC function to secure method packages, reference standards and comparator data.
• Plan and track the analytical method transfer schedule alongside the process transfer schedule.
• Support investigation of any analytical discrepancies identified during method transfer or verification.
• Contribute analytical risk input into the product transfer’s overall FMEA/risk assessment.

Skills

QC experience

Analytical method transfer

GMP knowledge

ICH Q2 familiarity

Education

Chemistry degree

Pharmaceutical science degree

Job description

QC Analyst (Technology Transfer Specialist)

The successful QC candidate will manage the analytical dimension of each product transfer method transfer and verification as a dedicated resource that removes this load from routine QC testing capacity. Experience (typically 4+ years) in a QC/analytical role within a GMP pharmaceutical environment, including exposure to analytical method transfer or verification.

Key Responsibilities

• Own analytical method transfer/verification protocols and reports, coordinating directly with QC.
• Interface with the sending site’s analytical/QC function to secure method packages, reference standards and comparator data.
• Plan and track the analytical method transfer schedule alongside the process transfer schedule.
• Support investigation of any analytical discrepancies identified during method transfer or verification.
• Contribute analytical risk input into the product transfer’s overall FMEA/risk assessment. Essential Qualifications & Experience
• Working knowledge of analytical method validation/transfer principles (e.g. ICH Q2) and GMP documentation requirements.
• Degree in chemistry, biochemistry, pharmaceutical science or a related discipline. Desirable
• Direct experience running an analytical technology transfer tracker or leading method transfer for a sterile injectable product.
• Familiarity with analytical methods typical of sterile fill-finish products (e.g. sterility, endotoxin, particulate matter, container-closure integrity). Key Interfaces Tech Transfer/NPI Lead and team, QC/Analytical, Regulatory Affairs/CMC, sending-site analytical/QC teams.