R&D Analytical Chemist – Small Molecule API Development

Cpl; Fingal; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Cpl in partnership with SK pharmteco seeks an experienced Analytical Chemist on site in Swords, Co Dublin, for a 12 month contract. Based at the R&D Centre, you will support analytical methodology development, transfer, qualification and troubleshooting for small molecule APIs and intermediates.

You will mentor junior staff, ensure GMP-compliant laboratory operations, maintain instrumentation, and collaborate with R&D Chemistry, QA/QC, Operations and external customers to achieve

Qualifications

• Ideally a BSC/MSc in analytical chemistry or equivalent. Preferably a minimum of 4 years' experience in analytical activities within a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
• Excellent core competencies such as teamwork, communication skills, technical writing skills.
• Strong technical background in chemistry, particularly analytical chemistry.
• Ability to work to tight timelines.
• Openness to change, receptive to new ideas.
• Knowledge of FDA and European GMPs requirements, particularly pertaining to laboratory operations.

Responsibilities

• Carry out analytical testing in a timely manner for analytical method development, analytical testing, validation and qualification, where appropriate to ensure project deadlines are achieved: Campaign support, Material release, R&D Chemistry lab work, Material Stability program, Analytical investigations.
• Prepare, review and execute analytical protocols.
• Prepare and review analytical reports.
• Ensure all documentation is completed to the required standard, right first time, in compliance with local procedures and in a timely manner.
• Ensure all instrumentation used is within calibration and is correctly maintained.
• Liaise with AR&D Senior Analytical Chemists to obtain technical support with instrumentation/analytical methodology and laboratory investigations/quality events or related issues.
• Ensure training is completed before execution of a task.
• Attend weekly team meetings and participate in a culture, which is committed to high performance, innovation, and continuous improvement and promotes idea sharing.
• Meet with manager to discuss performance, provide feedback and identify any development opportunities.
• Ensure GMP Compliance of laboratory operations and documentation, including testing, write ups, review and approval of protocols, reports and change controls.
• Ensure a safe work environment for oneself and all employees.
• Ensure high standards of housekeeping are maintained in the laboratory.

Skills

Analytical chemistry

Teamwork

Communication skills

Technical writing

GMP knowledge

Ability to work to deadlines

Adaptability to change

Education

BSc/MSc in Analytical Chemistry

Job description

Cpl in partnership with SK pharmteco seeks an experienced Analytical Chemist on site in Swords, Co Dublin, for a 12 month contract. Based at the R&D Centre, you will support analytical methodology development, transfer, qualification and troubleshooting for small molecule APIs and intermediates.

You will mentor junior staff, ensure GMP-compliant laboratory operations, maintain instrumentation, and collaborate with R&D Chemistry, QA/QC, Operations and external customers to achieve