Quality Technician

Next Generation Recruitment; Carlow; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Collaborative team

Meaningful work

Job summary

Next Generation Recruitment is seeking a QC Analyst for a dynamic Quality Operations Laboratory focused on biologics and vaccines. You will perform advanced testing (HPLC, HIC, CE, IEX, HP-SEC) in a cGMP/cGLP setting, participate in daily QC meetings, and support method transfers and validations.

You will help develop procedures, training materials, and maintenance docs, drive data integrity, and take part in audits. A 2-3 year pharma lab background and strong analytical skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related field.
• 2-3 years in a pharmaceutical lab with HPLC experience and software proficiency.
• Solid knowledge of cGMP, GLP, and Quality Management Systems.
• Experience in Analytical Method Transfer, LIMS, Sterility Testing, and related areas is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced testing with HPLC, Capillary Electrophoresis and compendial methods in a cGMP/cGLP environment.
• Participate in daily QC Tier 1 meetings reporting progress and deviations.
• Develop, revise, and implement procedures, training materials, and quality system documentation.
• Lead data integrity reviews, contribute to OOS investigations, and support audits/inspections.

Skills

HPLC

cGMP

cGLP

Data integrity

Team collaboration

Analytical testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Analytical Chemistry

Biochemistry or related field

Tools

LIMS

Capillary Electrophoresis

HPC/HP-SEC methods

Job description

QC Analyst - Quality Operations Laboratory

Join a cutting-edge team advancing biologics and vaccines.

Step into a dynamic, expanding Quality Operations laboratory at a strategic manufacturing site producing the world's leading biologic and top vaccine. You'll contribute to analytical method transfers, validations, and commercial testing in state-of-the-art facilities. Reporting directly to the QC Manager, you'll help drive our lab's growth; bring your expertise and innovative approach to deliver real impact.

Key benefits of the role:

• Flexible scheduling: Options for 2-cycle or 4-cycle shifts (with occasional travel for training).
• Collaborative team: Focus on safety, compliance, and continuous improvement.
• Meaningful work: Support the release of blockbuster drug products through precise testing.

Core responsibilities:

• Perform advanced testing with techniques like HPLC (HIC, CE, IEX, HP-SEC), Capillary Electrophoresis, and compendial methods, fully compliant with cGMP and cGLP.
• Participate in daily QC Tier 1 meetings to report progress, deviations, and ensure smooth operations.
• Develop, revise, and implement procedures, training materials, and maintenance documentation for Quality systems.
• Conduct peer reviews for data integrity, achieve Right First Time KPIs, and lead laboratory aspects of OOS investigations.
• Prepare for and support audits/inspections, serve as auditee, and apply root cause analysis tools (FMEA, Fishbone, 5 Whys) to resolve issues.
• Promote a safe, compliant culture through effective teamwork.

Qualifications we value:

• Bachelor's degree or higher (ideally in Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related field).
• 2-3 years in a pharmaceutical lab, including HPLC experience and software proficiency; essential for product release.
• Strong knowledge of cGMP, GLP, and Quality Management Systems.
• Desired: Expertise in Analytical Method Transfer, LIMS, Sterility Testing, Laboratory Investigations, and related areas.

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