QC Instrumentation Associate

PE Global; Leinster; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

PE Global is recruiting a QC Instrumentation Associate for our pharmaceutical industry client in Carlow. This is an initial 11-month contract, onsite role.

The candidate will drive GMP/cGMP and cGLP compliance, oversee external vendors for calibration and qualification activities, and lead continuous improvement initiatives within a GMP environment. Responsibilities include supporting audits, coordinating testing/validation, and ensuring timely execution of instrumentation projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Chemistry/Science or closely related discipline.
• Considerable experience in GMP settings with cGMP and GDP knowledge preferred.
• Experience with data integrity and regulatory compliance.
• Lean Six Sigma experience desired.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with cGMP, cGLP and regulatory requirements in day-to-day activities and testing.
• Provide technical oversight for calibration PM/OQ activities on laboratory instruments.
• Lead day-to-day oversight of external vendors and coordination of instrumentation projects.
• Facilitate communication across lab systems, instrumentation and support functions to keep testing and validation on schedule.
• Represent QC on site and cross-functional projects; support audit/inspection readiness.
• Drive continuous improvement using RCA tools like FMEA and 5 Whys.

Skills

GMP compliance

cGMP

cGLP

Data integrity

Root cause analysis

FMEA / 5 whys

Leadership

Audit readiness

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry/Science

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

PE Global is recruiting for a QC Instrumentation Associate for our pharmaceutical industry client in Carlow. This is an initial 11-month contract, onsite role.

Responsibilities:

• Work as directed by Lab systems & Instrumentation manager according to Company safety policies, cGMP and cGLP. Required to drive compliance with Global policies, procedures and guidelines and regulatory requirements and execute Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) in the performance of day to day activities and all applicable job functions.
• Technical oversight and review for external vendor calibration PM/OQ activities on Laboratory Instruments.
• Leadership activities including day to day oversight for external vendors.
• Facilitate and drive effective communication to ensure success. Attend tier meeting for Lab systems and instrumentation function and other support functions as necessary ensuring that the relevant group representatives attend to confirm all testing and validation activities are on schedule.
• Liaise effectively with instrumentation/ equipment vendors, service suppliers, and outsourced services etc.
• Author or peer review instrumentation lifecycle, commissioning and qualification test documents.
• Participates in any efficiency/ increased Lab capability projects as detailed by Systems / Instrumentation Coach.
• Represent the QC Department on site/inter departmental projects.
• Provide support with audit/inspection requirements to ensure department compliance/readiness. Participate in internal and external audits and inspections, taking the role of auditee for assigned areas of responsibility.
• Drive continuous improvement, perform root cause analysis on system failures and substandard equipment performance, using standard tools and methods, to resolve machine and system issues e.g. FMEA, Fishbone diagrams, 5 why's etc,.
• Provide input, review and approval for atypical, observation, and process capability investigations. Oversee coordination of resources to implement suggestions/ideas of merit. On assignment, and depending on experience, participate in or lead departmental initiatives on improved compliance and quality systems GMP and cGLP. Required to drive compliance with Merck Global policies, procedures and guidelines and regulatory requirements and execute Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) in the performance of day to day activities and all applicable job functions.
• May be required to perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Minimum Education:
• Bachelors Degree or higher preferred; ideally in Chemistry/Science or a closely related discipline
• Minimum Experience:
• Considerable experience and critical skills in the area of expertise that add value to the business; ideally in similar role in a Manufacturing/Laboratory environment, preferably in a GMP setting
• Knowledge of cGMP and GDP preferred
• Knowledge of data integrity requirements required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and job related computer applications required
• Lean Six Sigma Methodology experience desired

Interested candidates should submit an updated CV.

***Please note our client cannot assist with any visa sponsorship and candidates must have the correct visa to live and work in Ireland***