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QC Laboratory Technician - Pharma - Carlow, Ireland - 11-Month+
With worldwide demand for their life-changing oncology treatment increasing; one of our global pharmaceutical clients is looking for a QC Laboratory Technician to join their team to support multiple capital projects taking place onsite in Leinster.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work on a state-of-the-art fill-finish facility and the company’s first stand-alone vaccine and biologics plant outside the US.
Role Summary:
- Movement of materials across the network.
- System transactions including movement and shipping of samples across QC labs within the network.
- Knowledge and experience using systems such as GLIMS, LIMS, and SAP beneficial.
- Inspection of primary packaging.
- Participate in writing, revising, and rolling out accurate operational procedures, training materials, and maintenance procedures for various Quality systems; ensure all work is carried out in line with these standards.
- Review, approve, and trend test results where applicable.
- Peer review other analysts’ documentation, ensuring QC Right First Time KPIs are achieved.
- Participate in QC daily meetings and ensure effective communication of testing progress, deviations, etc.
- Ensure that all Quality Systems within the department are adhered to daily.
- Complete all documentation in compliance with GMP and GxP standards.
- Engage in problem solving to identify root causes of issues.
- Support audit and inspection preparations to ensure department compliance/readiness.
- Collaborate with team members by sharing expertise and skills.
- Drive continuous improvement through root cause analysis methods such as FMEA, Fishbone diagrams, and 5 Whys.
- Ensure compliance with global policies, procedures, guidelines, and regulatory requirements, and execute current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) in daily activities and all applicable functions, including maintaining accurate records.
Experience, Knowledge & Skills:
- 1-3 years’ experience in the pharmaceutical, biopharmaceuticals industry, or a similar operating environment with a focus on quality.
- Previous analytical experience.
- Ability to work independently and initiate improvement initiatives with moderate guidance.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work across teams.
If this role interests you, please apply now!