Senior Analytical Scientist – Methods & Tech Leader

Morgan McKinley; Sligo; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan McKinley in Ireland is seeking a Senior Technical Analytical Specialist to join a leading global biopharmaceutical manufacturing operation in Sligo.

This role moves beyond routine QC testing, providing technical leadership for analytical methods, equipment, and investigations within a highly regulated environment. The site produces high-potency APIs and solid-dose products, offering exposure to new infrastructure and cross-functional projects.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in science.
• Approximately 5 years' experience in pharmaceutical analytical science or related field.
• Hands-on experience with HPLC, GC, KF, dissolution, MS and/or XRD.
• Experience with method development, validation, transfer and troubleshooting.
• In-depth knowledge of cGMP, GLP and regulatory requirements.
• Experience leading or mentoring others.

Responsibilities

• Providing technical leadership across analytical methods, laboratory equipment, compliance, investigations and method validation and transfer.
• Leading troubleshooting and technical investigations relating to analytical methods, equipment and results.
• Supporting analytical method development, validation, transfer and implementation.
• Supporting the transfer of validated analytical methods into QC.
• Acting as a technical SME for laboratory equipment, systems and analytical activities.
• Supporting laboratory equipment selection, qualification, maintenance and optimisation.
• Writing and maintaining SOPs, protocols and technical documentation.
• Supporting deviations, CAPAs, audits and regulatory inspections.
• Ensuring analytical activities comply with cGMP, GLP, ICH and FDA/HPRA requirements.
• Supporting the development and optimisation of new laboratory infrastructure and systems.
• Mentoring and coaching analysts and project teams from a technical perspective.

Skills

Technical leadership

Mentoring

Analytical chemistry

HPLC

GC

Dissolution

QMS knowledge

Education

Degree or diploma in science

Job description

Morgan McKinley in Ireland is seeking a Senior Technical Analytical Specialist to join a leading global biopharmaceutical manufacturing operation in Sligo.

This role moves beyond routine QC testing, providing technical leadership for analytical methods, equipment, and investigations within a highly regulated environment. The site produces high-potency APIs and solid-dose products, offering exposure to new infrastructure and cross-functional projects.