QC Analyst - 12 Month Contract

Chanelle Pharma; Loughrea; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Chanelle Pharma invites applications for a QC Analyst to join our fast-paced QC Department. The role involves analytical testing of finished products, raw materials and stability in a GMP environment, with a 12‑month fixed‑term contract and immediate start.

The successful candidate will perform HPLC, IR, UV and dissolution testing, maintain GLP-compliant records, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to meet customer service targets. 5‑days onsite in Loughrea, Co. Galway.

Qualifications

• Master or Bachelor’s degree in analytical chemistry-based discipline.
• Fresh Chemistry or Pharmaceutical Science graduate with bench experience in a pharmaceutical QC lab operating under cGLP.
• Good familiarity with regulatory guidelines including EU GMP and US FDA standards.

Responsibilities

• Conduct 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.
• Perform 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 in accordance with calibration and maintenance protocols.
• Adhere to all relevant SOPs, pharmacopoeias, specifications, regulatory guidelines, and industry standards.
• Maintain laboratory logbooks, notebooks, and associated documentation in compliance with GLP.
• Support the QC testing schedule to help achieve a customer service level of >95%.
• Ensure all QC records are accurately maintained and properly filed.
• Liaise with team leaders, supervisors, and production staff to ensure timely reporting and resolution of results.
• Provide prompt feedback and escalate discrepancies, deviations, or non-conformances as required.
• Coordinate dispatch of samples for external analysis when necessary.
• Manage relationships with external suppliers/vendors for QC-related consumables.
• Participate in internal laboratory rota tasks and contribute to housekeeping and lab hygiene.
• Uphold laboratory safety standards and identify areas for improvement.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by the QC Team Leader, Supervisor, or Manager.

Skills

HPLC

IR

UV

Dissolution

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Microsoft Office

Education

Master's or Bachelor's in Analytical Chemistry

Fresh Chemistry or Pharmaceutical Science graduate with bench experience

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic QC Analyst to join our amazing and fast-paced QC Department at Chanelle Pharma. 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 and we are looking for people to start immediately.

Location:

5-Days onsite in our QC Laboratory in Loughrea, Co. Galway.

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:

• Master or Bachelor’s degree (Level 8 or equivalent) in an analytical chemistry-based discipline.
• Fresh Chemistry or Pharmaceutical Science graduate with previous experience/internship on the bench working in a pharmaceutical QC laboratory operating under cGLP standards.
• Good familiarity with regulatory guidelines including EU GMP and US FDA standards (essential).

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of analytical techniques including HPLC, IR, UV, dissolution, and physical testing. Practical experience of using HPLC essential.
• 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.).