Quality Sample Lifecycle Lead

MSD Ireland; Dunboyne; Hybrid; EUR 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

MSD Ireland in Dunboyne seeks a QC Sample Management Specialist to join our Quality Control team. You will coordinate end-to-end sample lifecycle, manage storage, movement, and data, and support stability programs within a GMP-regulated environment.

You'll oversee sample tracking, CTU capacity, and collaborative investigation activities, while driving continuous improvement and ensuring timely testing and reporting across the lab. Hybrid working options are available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in a scientific discipline (e.g., Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related field).
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a laboratory or quality control environment.
• Experience with sample management systems and tracking tools.
• Exposure to GMP or regulated laboratory environments is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the end-to-end sample lifecycle, including receipt from internal departments and external sources, accurate LIMS/GLIMS logging, storage, movement, and final disposition.
• Coordinate and manage sample tracking, inventory control, and movement across laboratory systems, ensuring full traceability and compliance.
• Maintain and support the site Stability Program, including pulling samples at defined timepoints, managing testing schedules, and ensuring adherence to stability protocols.
• Review, approve, and ensure integrity of stability data to support product expiry dating and labelled storage conditions.
• Monitor testing progress and timelines, ensuring samples are tested and reported within required timelines.
• Manage CTU capacity, inventory, and compliance, including routine audits of storage conditions.
• Perform and/or oversee sample aliquoting in compliance with laboratory procedures.
• Ensure all activities meet cGMP and regulatory standards, acting as a key contact during audits and inspections.
• Initiate, manage, and track deviations and change controls related to stability, sample management, and laboratory processes.
• Support and contribute to investigations, CAPAs, and change implementation, ensuring effective follow-through.
• Collaborate with QC, laboratory management, and cross-functional teams to facilitate testing, reporting, and issue resolution.
• Engage with centres of excellence and global teams to enhance QC systems, processes, and stability practices.
• Support implementation of quality systems, standard work, and QC quality chapters, ensuring alignment with global standards.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement, applying problem-solving tools, visual management, and operational excellence principles.
• Conduct regular audits and compliance checks of sample storage and laboratory practices.
• Provide training, coaching, and ongoing support to staff on sample management and stability procedures.
• Deliver hand-on operational support where needed to ensure continuity of laboratory activities.

Skills

Organisational & coordination skills

Attention to detail

Communication & collaboration

Prioritisation & multi-tasking

Continuous improvement

Ownership & accountability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science

Tools

LIMS/GLIMS

Job description

MSD Ireland in Dunboyne seeks a QC Sample Management Specialist to join our Quality Control team. You will coordinate end-to-end sample lifecycle, manage storage, movement, and data, and support stability programs within a GMP-regulated environment.

You'll oversee sample tracking, CTU capacity, and collaborative investigation activities, while driving continuous improvement and ensuring timely testing and reporting across the lab. Hybrid working options are available.