Quality Control Chemist

TN Ireland; Waterford; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented Analytical Chemist to join their dynamic pharmaceutical team. In this pivotal role, you will ensure compliance with Good Laboratory Practices while providing essential analytical support across the manufacturing site. Collaborating closely with Quality Assurance, Production, and Engineering teams, you will contribute to the seamless release of materials and products. This role offers a unique opportunity to apply your scientific expertise in a collaborative environment focused on precision and continuous improvement. If you're passionate about maintaining the highest quality standards, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Degree in Science with a focus on Chemistry or Biochemistry.
• 2-3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in pharmaceuticals.

Responsibilities

• Provide analytical chemistry services and support to the site.
• Maintain compliance with cGLP and ensure quality documentation is current.

Skills

Analytical Chemistry

Quality Assurance

Good Laboratory Practice (cGLP)

Communication Skills

Education

Degree in Science (Chemistry or Biochemistry preferred)

Postgraduate studies

Job description

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Job Title: Analytical Chemist

Are you a detail-oriented scientist with a passion for analytical chemistry and a drive to maintain the highest quality standards? We are currently seeking an experienced and motivated Analytical Chemist to join our team. In this vital role, you will provide key analytical support across our manufacturing site, ensuring compliance with current Good Laboratory Practice (cGLP) and regulatory requirements. Working closely with cross-functional teams including Quality Assurance, Production, and Engineering, you’ll contribute to the seamless release of raw materials, intermediates, and finished products. This is an excellent opportunity to apply your scientific expertise in a dynamic pharmaceutical environment where precision, collaboration, and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything we do.

Main Responsibilities

1. Provide analytical chemistry services and support to the site.
2. Interact effectively with other departments on matters related to raw materials, intermediates, and finished batch releases, maintaining close contact with Quality Assurance, Production, Engineering, and Planners.
3. Maintain, update, and issue chemical methods, specifications, and SOPs in compliance with pharmacopoeial and regulatory requirements.
4. Assist with training analysts in areas of expertise, new methods, SOPs, and updates.
5. Trend results, record on COAs where required, and complete OOS investigations promptly.
6. Update the QC Team Leader on potential problems and suggest improvements through effective communication.
7. Ensure all quality documentation and records are complete and current.
8. Ensure QC laboratories meet current cGLP requirements.
9. Ensure relevant procedures are correctly defined and followed.
10. Verify that critical chemical testing and related equipment meet current validation requirements (IQ, OQ, PQ) where applicable.
11. Audit and review chemistry test results daily to ensure cGLP compliance.
12. Check and audit laboratory notebooks and analytical reports.
13. Maintain compliance with cGMP at all times.

Qualifications

• Degree in Science (Chemistry or Biochemistry preferred). Postgraduate studies are advantageous to augment the primary degree.
• 2-3 years of experience working in a manufacturing environment, ideally including pharmaceutical sector experience.