Senior AD Chemist

Ipsen; Dublin; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Ipsen Manufacturing Ireland Ltd is recruiting a Senior Analytical Development Chemist to join the MS&T Analytical Development team in Blanchardstown, Dublin. The role is a 1-year fixed-term contract focused on method development, validation, and troubleshooting within a GLP environment.

The Senior AD Chemist will optimize processes, investigate unplanned events, validate analytical methods, and collaborate with Quality and Manufacturing to ensure robust, compliant results.

Qualifications

• B.Sc. in Science with Analytical focus is required.
• Experience in Analytical Validation is essential.
• GLP environment experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop analytical methods for raw material, intermediate, in-process or API. Focus may be on current processes or transfers to the commercial organization.
• Document analytical work in notebooks, memos, and reports.
• Identify unknowns using LCMS and LC methods where applicable.
• Demonstrate competency in HPLC, GC, TLC, particle size, ICP, IR, UV, titrimetry, and colorimetry.
• Communicate results effectively within MS&T and other functions.

Skills

HPLC

GC

TLC

Particle Size

ICP

IR

UV

Titrimetry

Colorimetry

LCMS

Education

B.Sc. in Science (Analytical focus)

Tools

LCMS

LC

GC

Job description

Title:

Senior AD Chemist

Company:

Ipsen Manufacturing Ireland Ltd

About Ipsen:

Ipsen is a mid-sized global biopharmaceutical company with a focus on transformative medicines in three therapeutic areas: Oncology, Rare Disease and Neuroscience. Supported by nearly 100 years of development experience, with global hubs in the U.S., France and the U.K, we tackle areas of high unmet medical need through research and innovation.

Our passionate teams in more than 40 countries are focused on what matters and endeavor every day to bring medicines to patients in 88 countries. We build a workplace that champions human-centric leadership and fosters a culture of collaboration, excellence and impact. At Ipsen, every individual is empowered to be their true selves, grow and thrive alongside the company’s success. Join us on our journey towards sustainable growth, creating real impact on patients and society!

For more information, visit us at https://www.ipsen.com/ and follow our latest news on LinkedIn and Instagram.

Job Description:

We are recruiting a Senior Analytical Development (AD) Chemist to join our MS&T Analytical Development team in Blanchardstown, Dublin. This is a 1-year Fixed Term Contract role, ideal for someone looking to deepen their expertise in method development, validation, and analytical troubleshooting.

Ipsen in Ireland is represented by a dynamic state-of-the-art manufacturing facility dedicated to producing Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) for our core product portfolio. We are proud to be recognised as a “Great Place to Work” and as the first pharmaceutical site in Ireland to earn both the Shingo Gold and Investors in Diversity Gold certifications.

The Senior AD Chemist will support MS&T by optimizing processes, investigating unplanned events, validating analytical methods, and partnering with Quality and Manufacturing.

Main responsibilities include

• Provide analytical support to projects – Develop analytical methods for raw material, intermediate, in-process or API methods. The projects may focus on current commercial processes or new chemical entities under transfer to commercial organization.

• Ensure all analytical work is documented as appropriate (Laboratory Notebook, Memo, Report).

• Contribute to the identification of unknowns – for example, use of LCMS applicable methods and use of LC.

• Competency in most of the following analytical techniques: HPLC (Reverse Phase, Chiral, etc.) with UV, PDA and MS detection, GC with FID and MS detection, TLC, Particle Size, ICP, IR, UV, Titrimetry, Colorimetry.

• Communicate the results of the analytical work effectively within MS&T and other functional areas, as applicable.

To be considered for this role, you need a B.Sc. in Science (Analytical focus) and expertise in Analytical Validation requirements. Relevant experience working in a GLP environment is essential.

We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels heard, valued, and supported; where we embrace “The Real Us”. The value we place on different perspectives and experiences drives our commitment to inclusion and equal opportunities. When we include diverse ways of thinking, we make more thoughtful decisions and discover more innovative solutions. Together we strive to better understand the communities we serve. This means we also want to help you perform at your best when applying for a role with us. If you require any adjustments or support during the application process, please let the recruitment team know. This information will be handled with care and will not affect the outcome of your application.