Quality Control System Specialist

Independent Solutions; Dublin; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Independent Solutions in Dublin, Ireland, is seeking a QC Systems Specialist on a 12-month contract to support GMP laboratory operations. You will maintain and troubleshoot QC instruments and systems, ensure data integrity, and contribute to lifecycle management and quality events.

The role requires hands-on experience with Empower, LabX, Signals or similar platforms, CSV familiarity, and strong problem-solving skills in a regulated manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting analytical instrumentation in GMP-regulated environments.
• CSV experience is highly desirable.
• Hands-on experience with Empower, LabX, and Signals or similar platforms.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned and unplanned maintenance of QC laboratory instruments and systems.
• Support installation, qualification, operation, troubleshooting, and retirement of analytical instruments; ensure data integrity and regulatory compliance.
• Manage software applications including Empower, LabX, Signals; act as a Super User for QC systems.

Skills

QC systems

GMP compliance

CSV familiarity

Empower

LabX

Signals

Data integrity

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science/Engineering

Tools

Empower

LabX

Signals

Job description

JOB TITLE: QC Systems Specialist (Contract)

Location: Dublin, Ireland

Contract Duration: Initially 12 Months (Strong Potential for Extension)

Working Arrangement: Fully Onsite

OVERVIEW

An exciting opportunity is available for a QC Systems Specialist to support Quality Control laboratory operations within a leading biotechnology manufacturing environment in Dublin.

The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting QC laboratory systems and analytical instrumentation through maintenance, troubleshooting, lifecycle management, software administration, compliance activities, and continuous improvement initiatives. This role offers the opportunity to work within a highly regulated GMP environment supporting laboratory operations and quality objectives.

KEY RESPONSIBIEITIES

• Perform planned and unplanned maintenance of QC laboratory instruments and systems.
• Support installation, qualification, operation, troubleshooting, and retirement of analytical instments. Ensure laboratory systems remain compliant with data integrity, regulatory, and industry requirements.
• Manage and support software applications including Empower, LabX, Signals, and related laboratory systems.Act as a Super User for QC systems and support method requests where required.
• Provide technical troubleshooting support and participate in investigations, deviations, and root cause analysis activities.
• Manage and support Change Controls, CAPAs, Deviations, and system-related quality events.
• Author, review, and revise SOPs, work instructions, and controlled documentation.
• Support regulatory inspections, internal audits, and compliance assessments as a Subject Matter Expert (SME).
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance QC laboratory efficiency, reliability, and compliance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure laboratory objectives and business priorities are achieved.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & SKILLS

Technical Skills

• Strong experience supporting analytical laboratory instrumentation within GMP-regulated environments.
• Experience with computerized systems validation (CSV) is highly desirable.
• Hands-on experience with Empower software is preferred.
• Familiarity with laboratory software platforms such as LabX, Signals, or equivalent systems.
• Strong understanding of Data Integrity requirements and GMP compliance.
• Experience managing change controls, deviations, CAPAs, and quality system documentation.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex laboratory system and instrumentation issues.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Business & Communication Skills

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet critical deadlines.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within cross-functional teams.
• Flexible and adaptable in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Third-level qualification in Science, Engineering, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Science, or a related discipline.

This is an excellent opportunity for a laboratory systems professional seeking to join a highly regulated biotechnology manufacturing environment with long-term contract potential.