QC Analyst

R Dpartners; Tipperary; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

R&D Partners is seeking a qualified QC laboratory professional to support analytical testing, method validation, and transfer activities in a fast-growing pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.

The role focuses on data review, GDP, and cGMP-compliant documentation, with collaboration across manufacturing, engineering, and quality teams to ensure product quality and regulatory readiness.

Qualifications

• Experience in pharmaceutical or biotechnology QC laboratory settings.
• Knowledge of analytical instrumentation such as HPLC, GC, or analytical balances.
• Experience performing analytical testing under SOPs, cGMP, and regulatory requirements.
• Hands-on validation, verification, or transfer of methods.
• Strong GDP and good documentation practices.
• Experience supporting deviation investigations, CAPA, and root cause analysis.
• Involvement in regulatory inspections or audits.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine laboratory testing, investigations, and data review in compliance with SOPs, cGMP standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Support analytical method verification, validation, and technology transfer activities to ensure robust testing processes.
• Prepare, review, and maintain laboratory documentation, including procedures, specifications, protocols, reports, and testing records.
• Assist with laboratory operations, including equipment qualification, calibration activities, consumables management, and laboratory setup.
• Contribute to regulatory inspection readiness by supporting audits, compliance initiatives, and quality management system requirements.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with manufacturing, engineering, warehouse, and other internal teams to support operational and quality objectives.
• Promote a safe, organised, and compliant laboratory environment while ensuring all training, documentation, and quality standards are consistently maintained.

Skills

Data review

GDP

cGMP knowledge

Analytical testing

Tools

HPLC

GC

Analytical balances

Job description

Be the driving force behind seamless analysis for pharmaceutical manufacturing where efficiency if the key to supporting world-class manufacturing.

R&D Partners is working alongside a rapidly growing, internationally recognised pharmaceutical manufacturer with a strong and expanding presence in Ireland. Operating from a state-of-the-art facility, the organisation specialises in the development and production of complex, high-value medicines, including inhalation products and other specialty therapies.
As part of a wider global network, the site plays a strategic role in supporting ongoing international growth and market expansion, with continued investment in both manufacturing and research capabilities. The facility is currently transitioning into a fully commercial operation, marking a significant phase of growth, innovation, and long-term development, with plans to scale operations and increase headcount as part of its future vision.

Please note that to be considered for this role you must have the right to work in this location.

Job Duties:

• Perform routine laboratory testing, investigations, and data review in compliance with SOPs, cGMP standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Support analytical method verification, validation, and technology transfer activities to ensure robust testing processes.
• Prepare, review, and maintain laboratory documentation, including procedures, specifications, protocols, reports, and testing records.
• Assist with laboratory operations, including equipment qualification, calibration activities, consumables management, and laboratory setup.
• Contribute to regulatory inspection readiness by supporting audits, compliance initiatives, and quality management system requirements.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with manufacturing, engineering, warehouse, and other internal teams to support operational and quality objectives.
• Promote a safe, organised, and compliant laboratory environment while ensuring all training, documentation, and quality standards are consistently maintained.

Background Requirements:

• Pharmaceutical or biotechnology QC laboratory
• Knowledge of analytical instrumentation (e.g., HPLC, GC, analytical balances, or equivalent platforms)
• Proven experience performing analytical testing in line with SOPs, cGMP, and regulatory requirements
• Hands‑on experience with method validation, verification, or technical transfer activities
• Strong background in data review and Good Documentation Practice (GDP)
• Demonstrated experience supporting deviation investigations, CAPA, and root cause analysis
• Previous involvement in regulatory inspections, audits, or audit readiness activities

For more information, please contact Timi Asseez.