Senior Analytical Analyst

Charles River Laboratories, Inc.; Ballina; Remote; EUR 47,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Charles River Laboratories, Inc. in Ballina, Mayo, Ireland is seeking an experienced Senior Analytical Analyst to join our GMP-regulated laboratory team.

You will support testing services, operate HPLC and related techniques, and contribute to method development and validation to support fast-paced projects. The role requires strong analytical skills, GMP knowledge, and hands-on experience with multiple analytical methods.

Qualifications

• Bsc/M.Sc. in a relevant science discipline (e.g. chemistry, biochemistry, pharmacy, and biotechnology)
• Proven relevant experience in Laboratory preferably within a GMP regulated environment (EMEA/FDA) within the Pharmaceutical, Medical Device, CRO, CMO, CDMO Industry.
• Analytical techniques experience essential.
• Experience in development and validation of analytical methods according to ICH guideline required but not essential.
• Experience in analytical techniques/immunoassays desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out analytical tests using different techniques like HPLC, Capillary Electrophoresis, UV-Vis spectroscopy, Ion Chromatography, GC, and wet chemistry.
• Practical and theoretical knowledge on several analytical techniques, with capability of troubleshooting based on the specific request.
• Strong knowledge of GMP regulation applied to a laboratory environment.
• Assist in developing and/or verification/validation of analytical methods that use equipment like HPLC, Ion and Gas Chromatography, spectrophotometers as well as wet chemistry techniques and compendial methods.
• Receipt and processing of test samples in LIMS.
• Safe and compliant disposal of all laboratories generated waste.
• Carry out data calculations and basic statistics.
• Assist in internal, regulatory and client visits/audits and respond to findings.
• Sourcing, purchasing and stocking consumables, standards and reagents required for testing.

Skills

GMP knowledge

Analytical testing

Data analysis

Troubleshooting

Education

BSc/MSc in a relevant science discipline

Tools

HPLC

Capillary Electrophoresis

UV-Vis spectroscopy

Ion Chromatography

GC

LIMS

Job description

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For 75years, Charles River employees have worked together to assist in the discovery, development and safe manufacture of new drug therapies. When you join our family, you will have a significant impact on the health and well-being of people across the globe. Whether your background is in life sciences, finance, IT, sales or another area, your skills will play an important role in the work we perform. In return, we’ll help you build a career that you can feel passionate about.

Job Overview

Are you an experienced Analyst, with expertise in using HPLC and working to GMP standards?

Do you want to join an organisation that positively impacts patients globally?

We are seeking an experienced Senior Analytical Analyst for our Biologics Division located in Ballina, Co. Mayo, Ireland on a full-time permanent basis.

The successful candidate will play a vital role in supporting the testing services for a busy, fast paced GMP-regulated Laboratory environment. You'll be experienced in HPLC, with demonstrable industry led experience from a similar company looking for the next step in your career!

Job Description

What you'll be doing

• Carrying out analytical tests using different techniques like HPLC, Capillary Electrophoresis, UV-Vis spectroscopy, Ion Chromatography, GC, and wet chemistry.
• Practical and theoretical knowledge on several analytical techniques, with capability of troubleshooting based on the specific request.
• Strong knowledge of GMP regulation applied to a laboratory environment.
• Assist in developing and/or verification/validation of analytical methods that use equipment like HPLC, Ion and Gas Chromatography, spectrophotometers as well as wet chemistry techniques and compendial methods.
• Receipt and processing of test samples in LIMS.
• Safe and compliant disposal of all laboratories generated waste.
• Carry out data calculations and basic statistics.
• Assist in internal, regulatory and client visits/audits and respond to findings.
• Sourcing, purchasing and stocking consumables, standards and reagents required for testing.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Requirements

• Bsc/M.Sc. in a relevant science discipline (e.g. chemistry, biochemistry, pharmacy, and biotechnology)
• Proven relevant experience in Laboratory preferably within a GMP regulated environment (EMEA/FDA) within the Pharmaceutical, Medical Device, CRO, CMO, CDMO Industry.
• Analytical techniques experience essential.
• Experience in development and validation of analytical methods according to ICH guideline required but not essential.
• Experience in analytical techniques/immunoassays desirable but not essential.

The salary range for the role is £44,000/annum+ plus bonus and benefits. Please note that the salary varies within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.

About Biologics Testing Solutions
With more than 50 years of experience and proven regulatory expertise, the Charles River Biologics group can address challenging projects for biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies worldwide. Offering a variety of services such as contamination and impurity testing, protein characterzation, bioassays, viral clearance studies and stability and lot release programs, we support clients throughout the biologic development cycle, from the establishment and characterization of cell banks through preclinical and clinical studies to marketed products. Whether clients need stand-alone services, a unique package of testing, or insourced support, our Biologics group can create a custom solution to suit their needs. Each year more than 20,000 biologic testing reports are sent each and over 200 licenses products are supported by our biologics testing solutions team.

About Charles River
Charles River is an early-stage contract research organization (CRO). We have built upon our foundation of laboratory animal medicine and science to develop a diverse portfolio of discovery and safety assessment services, both Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and non-GLP, to support clients from target identification through preclinical development. Charles River also provides a suite of products and services to support our clients’ clinical laboratory testing needs and manufacturing activities. Utilizing this broad portfolio of products and services enables our clients to create a more flexible drug development model, which reduces their costs, enhances their productivity and effectiveness to increase speed to market.

With over 20,000 employees within 110 facilities in over 20 countries around the globe, we are strategically positioned to coordinate worldwide resources and apply multidisciplinary perspectives in resolving our client’s unique challenges. Our client base includes global pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology companies, government agencies and hospitals and academic institutions around the world.

At Charles River, we are passionate about our role in improving the quality of people’s lives. Our mission, our excellent science and our strong sense of purpose guide us in all that we do, and we approach each day with the knowledge that our work helps to improve the health and well-being of many across the globe. We have proudly supported the development of 80% of the drugs approved by the FDA in the last five years.

At Charles River Laboratories, we recognize and recruit all talent. We are a company committed to the principle of diversity and inclusion and work daily in this direction.