QC Analyst – Analytical Chemistry for Biopharma

Sanofi Inc.; Waterford; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite gym

Medical centre

Job summary

Sanofi Waterford invites applicants for a QC Analyst role on a fixed-term, full-time basis. The position focuses on analytical chemistry support across the site, ensuring regulatory compliance and collaboration with QA, engineering and production teams.

The successful candidate will maintain methods and SOPs, train analysts, and oversee OOS investigations while contributing to continuous improvement in the QC laboratory function.

Qualifications

• Degree in Science (Chemistry or Biochemistry preferred).
• Post-graduate studies to augment degree.
• Operational experience in quality laboratories in fast-moving manufacturing.
• Knowledge of quality management systems and cGLP requirements.
• Understanding of quality/compliance regulations.
• Ability to manage projects to plan and budget.
• Minimum two years HPLC/Empower experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide analytical chemistry services and support to the site.
• Interact with departments on raw materials, intermediates and finished batch releases.
• Maintain and update chemical methods, specifications and SOPs in regulatory compliance.
• Assist training of analysts in new methods and SOPs.
• Trend results, record COAs, and complete OOS investigations timely.
• Ensure testing and equipment meet validation requirements (IQ/OQ/PQ).
• Audit and review chemistry results daily and ensure cGLP compliance.
• Support new product introduction projects.

Skills

Quality laboratory operations

HPLC/Empower experience

Project planning & budgeting

Regulatory/HCS compliance

Education

Science degree (Chemistry or Biochemistry)

Tools

Empower software

Analytical instruments

Job description

Sanofi Waterford invites applicants for a QC Analyst role on a fixed-term, full-time basis. The position focuses on analytical chemistry support across the site, ensuring regulatory compliance and collaboration with QA, engineering and production teams.

The successful candidate will maintain methods and SOPs, train analysts, and oversee OOS investigations while contributing to continuous improvement in the QC laboratory function.