QC Analyst — GMP Lab Testing & Compliance

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

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.