QC Chemistry Analyst

The Innopharma Group; Ireland; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Innopharma Group seeks QC Chemistry Analysts for roles across Ireland. The position covers analytical testing of raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products to meet quality standards.

Responsibilities include performing chemical analyses with HPLC, UV-Vis, and related techniques, documenting results per GMP, and supporting method validation, investigations, and deviations. Shift work may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Analytical Chemistry or related discipline.
• 1–3 years’ experience in QC laboratory in pharmaceutical/biopharmaceutical industry.
• Knowledge of analytical instruments and techniques including HPLC, spectrophotometry and electrophoresis.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and non-routine chemical analysis on raw materials, intermediates, finished products, and stability samples.
• Review, calculate, and document test results in accordance with GMP and data integrity requirements.
• Follow approved methods, SOPs, and test protocols; perform instrument calibration and troubleshooting.
• Support investigations of OOS/OOT and deviations; maintain lab safety and cleanliness.
• Assist with audits/inspections and continuous improvement; willingness to work shift.

Skills

Communication skills

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry/Biochemistry/Analytical Chemistry

Tools

HPLC

Spectrophotometry

Electrophoresis

Job description

Innopharma Technical Services, part of Innopharma Group, specializes in the training and provision of highly skilled, project ready, Contract Engineers & Scientists to the (Bio) Pharmaceutical and MedTech Manufacturing Sector.

Are you ready to take the next step in your career within a leading biopharma environment?

We have multiple QC Chemistry Analyst roles available with our multi-national clients across Ireland, to support the various analysis across the Quality Control Departments.

About the position:

The QC Chemistry Analysts are responsible for performing analytical testing to ensure raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products meet established quality standards, regulatory requirements, and company specifications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform routine and non-routine chemical analysis on raw materials, intermediates, finished products, and stability samples.
• Execute testing using techniques such as: HPLC, GC, UV-Vis, FTIR, Karl Fischer, titrations, dissolution, etc.
• Review, calculate, and accurately document test results in accordance with GMP and dat integrity requirements.
• Follow approved analytical methods, SOPs, and test protocols.
• Perform basic instrument calibration and troubleshooting.
• Participate in method validation, verification, and transfer activities as required.
• Support investigations of Out-of-Specification (OOS), Out-of-Trend (OOT), and deviations.
• Maintain laboratory cleanliness, organization, and safety compliance.
• Ensure that all cGMP, company specifications and procedures are followed.
• Support audits and inspections when required.
• Assist with continuous improvement and laboratory efficiency initiatives.
• Flexibility and willingness to carry out shift work when required.

Preferred Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Analytical Chemistry or related scientific discipline
• 1-3 years’ experience working in QC laboratory in pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical industry.
• Knowledge of analytical instruments and techniques including HPLC, Spectrophotometry and Electrophoresis.
• Experience with investigating Out of Specification and Out of Trend
• Familiarity with laboratory software such as LIMS, Empower.
• Excellent verbal and written communication. Must be able to read, write, and speak English.

Note:

• Due to the nature of the business additional duties may be assigned from time to time.
• All applicants must be eligible to work in Ireland.
• All applicants must be willing to work in shifts, as it may be required to work a shift pattern.