Senior Analytical Analyst

Charles River; Ireland; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Charles River in Ballina, Mayo, Ireland seeks an experienced Senior Analytical Analyst to join our Biologics division. The role focuses on performing analytical tests in a GMP-regulated lab and supporting method development and validation.

The successful candidate will work in a fast-paced environment, performing HPLC, Capillary Electrophoresis, UV-Vis, and other techniques. This permanent, full-time position emphasizes quality, compliance, and teamwork in drug development support.

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).
• 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 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

HPLC

Capillary Electrophoresis

UV-Vis spectroscopy

Ion Chromatography

GC

Wet chemistry

GMP knowledge

LIMS

Education

Bsc/M.Sc. in a relevant science discipline

Tools

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

We are seeking an experienced Senior Analytical Analyst for our Biologics Division located in Ballina, Co. Mayo, Ireland.

The successful candidate will play a vital role, Working in a fast-paced, GMP-regulated Laboratory environment.

This role is offered as a full time, Permanent role.

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.

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.