Research Associate

QCS Staffing; Ballygarvan; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

QCS Staffing is assisting a leading biopharmaceutical company in Cork, Ireland, to recruit a Research Associate for an initial 12-month contract in Life Sciences. The role focuses on executing projects, generating data, and maintaining GLP-compliant documentation.

You will contribute to microbial cell culture operations, fermentation processes, and lab support activities, with emphasis on data review, SOP updates, and equipment calibration as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in daily operations with microbial cell culture.
• Experience in fermentation process monitoring and in-process analysis.
• Basic understanding of mammalian cell expansion vs microbial operations.

Responsibilities

• Execute and complete projects independently.
• Generate and review data; perform data analysis.
• Maintain GLP-compliant documentation and archiving of lab work.
• Support updates of lab instructions, BPDs, SOPs, templates.
• Support maintenance and calibration of lab equipment.

Skills

Microbial cell culture

Fermentation processes

Cell banking

Cell thawing

GLP documentation

Data analysis

Job description

Research Associate - Ireland, Cork - Initial 12-Month Contract - Life Sciences

Are you interested in joining a world leading biopharmaceutical company, focused on developing advanced and innovative treatments for those suffering with rare diseases?

This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a state-of-the-art facility in Cork. You will be joining a leading Biopharmaceutical company who focus on a range of products which are life-changing for individuals.

Our client is currently seeking a Research Associate.

What You'll Deliver

• Execute and complete projects independently.
• Generate and review data, makes data analysis.
• Maintain up-to-date documentation of laboratory work carried out including documentation storage and archiving in accordance with GLP.
• Support updates of lab instructions, BPDs, SOPs, templates.
• Support maintenance and calibration of lab equip

What you'll need:

• Experience in daily operations with microbial cell culture, including cell thawing and cell banking, seed train expansion etc.
• Experience in fermentation process, including fermenter inoculation, daily monitoring, sampling and in-process analysis utilising standard bioprocess analytical equipment.
• Basic understanding of mammalian cell expansion and it’s difference in comparison to microbial operations.
• Experience in processing of inclusion bodies is desirable.