QC Chemist

Eirgen Pharma; Waterford; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Eirgen Pharma in Waterford is seeking a QC Chemist to join a fast-paced, GMP-regulated quality control team. The role focuses on HPLC testing and ensuring all finished products meet strict quality standards, with emphasis on data integrity and compliance.

The position operates on a two-week rotating shift (7am–3pm and 3pm–11pm) and offers development opportunities across development-stage and commercial products within a collaborative, quality-driven culture.

Qualifications

• Honours degree in Analytical Chemistry or Pharmaceutical Science.
• Minimum 2+ years experience in HPLC testing in a Quality Control lab.
• Experience in GMP pharmaceutical environment.
• Collaborative analytical team player in a fast-paced GMP setting.
• Opportunity to work on development-stage and commercial products.
• Quality-driven mindset and commitment to accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Perform testing of raw materials, packaging, finished products and stability samples, with focus on Finished Products.
• Support day-to-day Quality Control laboratory operations and associated activities.
• Prepare and review laboratory records as required.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, company procedures, SOPs, regulatory, safety and environmental requirements.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and identify opportunities to enhance laboratory processes.
• Support internal, customer and regulatory inspections and audits.
• Participate in laboratory investigations, including deviations, out-of-specification (OOS) results and incidents.
• Prepare, review and maintain controlled documentation in document management system.
• Comply with site Health & Safety policies, procedures and reporting requirements, including identifying and reporting hazards or defects.

Job description

Reach your career goals with Eirgen Pharma, your future could be here!

Would you like to be part of a company that has the courage, innovation, and capability to improve and enhance patient lives across the globe?

Founded in 2005, Eirgen Pharma employs over 180 people in Waterford. We combine the agility of a small company with the ambition to deliver high-quality medicines globally — all within a collaborative, people-focused culture.

About this Opportunity

As QC Chemist you will be part of the QC team ensuring all finished products are analysed in accordance with cGxP.

This is a shift role:

Week 1: 7am – 3pm

Week 2: 3pm – 11pm

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform testing of raw materials, packaging, finished products and stability samples in a timely and accurate manner, with a particular focus on Finished Products.
• Support day-to-day Quality Control laboratory operations and associated activities.
• Prepare and review laboratory records as required.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, company procedures, SOPs, regulatory, safety and environmental requirements.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and identify opportunities to enhance laboratory processes.
• Support internal, customer and regulatory inspections and audits.
• Participate in laboratory investigations, including deviations, out-of-specification (OOS) results and incidents.
• Prepare, review and maintain controlled documentation in document management system.
• Comply with site Health & Safety policies, procedures and reporting requirements, including identifying and reporting hazards or defects.

About you

• Qualified to a minimum of honours degree level in Analytical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical science or related discipline.
• Minimum 2+ years experience in HPLC testing in a Quality Control lab
• Experience in GMP pharmaceutical environment
• You will work as part of a collaborative analytical team, contributing to high-quality data delivery in a fast-paced, GMP-regulated environment
• Opportunity to work on development-stage and commercial products
• Collaborative and quality-driven environment