Senior QC Analyst – Analytical Laboratory

PSC Biotech Corporation; Dunboyne; On-site; EUR 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

PSC Biotech is hiring a Senior QC Analyst for its analytical laboratory in Dunboyne, Meath, Ireland. This role supports cGMP compliant QC testing across multiple products and involves method control, release testing, and investigations.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years in biopharmaceutical QC, hands-on UPLC/CE/PA800 experience, and a track record of improving quality in fast-paced environments.

Qualifications

• Degree in Science-related discipline (Chemistry, Biology, Pharmacy) is required.
• Minimum 4 years in biotech/pharma QC/Analytics.
• Experience with UPLC, CE, and PA800 instrumentation.
• Knowledge of cGMP, GMP, ICH, USP requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support Quality Control testing and ensure cGMP compliance.
• Release of incoming materials and outsourced production per quality procedures.
• Perform analyses using UPLC, CE and PA800 systems.
• Review data and support timely quality releases.
• Lead investigations of deviations and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Analytical laboratory experience

UPLC

Capillary Electrophoresis

PA800

Deviations handling

Raw materials testing

cGMP compliance

Quality Control

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry/Biology/Pharmaceutical Science

Tools

UPLC

Capillary Electrophoresis

PA800

Job description

Senior QC Analyst – Analytical Laboratory

Dunboyne, Ireland | Posted on 10/13/2026

• Industry Pharma/Biotech/Clinical Research
• Work Experience 4-5 years
• City Dunboyne
• State/Province Meath
• Country Ireland

Job Description

About PSC Biotech

Who are we?

PSC Biotech is a leading Biotech Consultancy firm foundedin 1996, headquartered in Pomona, California, USA, with Global operations inIreland, India, Singapore, Australia and the US, serving 350 clients in morethan 23 countries worldwide. We provide cloud-based software solutions forQuality Management and Regulatory Inspections, pharmaceuticals contractmanufacturing professionals, and metrology services to our clients.

‘Take your Career to a new Level’

PSC Biotech disrupts the conventional consultancy modelby aligning our EVP as one of the unique selling point which includes theopportunity to work with the most talented cohort of like-minded professionalsoperating in the Pharma/ Biotech Industry. We offer a permanent contract ofemployment giving exposure of working in Top Pharmaceutical client sites in adiverse-cultural work setting.

Employee Value Proposition

Employees are the “heartbeat” of PSC Biotech, we provideunparalleled empowering career development though Learning & Developmentin-house training mentorship through constant guidance to facilitate careerprogression. We believe in creating high performing teams that can exceed ourclient’s expectations with regards to quality of all scalable and business unitdeliverables, staying under budget and ensuring timelines for our deliverablesare being met.

Job Purpose

• The Senior QC Analyst will be part of the Quality ControlTesting Hub within a state-of-the-art single-use, multi-product biologicsfacility in Dunboyne, County Meath, Ireland. The role will support laboratorystart-up activities and routine Quality Control testing, ensuring compliancewith cGMP, corporate procedures, legal requirements, quality guidelines, andmarket authorisation requirements.
  
• The QC Senior Analyst will work across site self-directedwork teams and hub teams to identify and resolve issues, support operationalreadiness, and contribute to Quality, EHS, Learning, and Continuous Improvementobjectives. The role will involve biological, chemical, and physical analysisusing state-of-the-art laboratory instrumentation and computerised systems.
  
• The successful candidate will have strong analyticallaboratory experience within the biopharmaceutical industry, including UPLC,Capillary Electrophoresis (CE), PA800, deviations, compliance, and rawmaterials testing. The role will also support stability testing, drug substancetesting, and validation activities.
  

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Quality Control testing function and ensurecompliance with cGMP, corporate procedures, legal requirements, qualityguidelines, and market authorisation requirements.
  
• Responsible for the release of incoming goods, outsourcedproduction and packaging products, and products and processes in accordancewith established quality procedures and regulatory requirements.
  
• Conduct and support biological, chemical, and physicalanalyses using laboratory instrumentation and computerised systems.
  
• Perform analytical testing associated with UPLC,Capillary Electrophoresis (CE), PA800, and other applicable analytical methods.
  
• Support stability testing, drug substance testing, andvalidation activities.
  
• Review analytical data, documentation, and results tosupport the quality release of materials and products.
  
• Support deviation investigations, compliance activities,troubleshooting, and problem-solving within the laboratory.
  
• Provide advice on and support improvements toquality-related issues to ensure optimal quality of released products andprocesses.
  
• Understand quality requirements for the introduction ofmaterials to site and communicate these requirements effectively to suppliersand relevant stakeholders.
  
• Apply Good Documentation Practices (GDP) and supportimplementation of documentation requirements at a local level.
  
• Support laboratory start-up, operational readiness, andcontinuous improvement activities.
  
• Work with moderate work direction while demonstrating thetechnical skills, knowledge, and independence required for the position.
  
• Identify and communicate quality and compliance riskswithin areas of responsibility and across the site.
  
• Create and implement strategies and plans to manage riskwithin Quality Control operations.
  
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Operations, ProcessDevelopment Technical Services (PDTS), Quality, suppliers, and othercross-functional teams to deliver site objectives.
  
• Support product quality decisions by providing accurateand timely analytical information to relevant Quality stakeholders.
  
• Demonstrate strong project management skills and deliveractivities within agreed timelines.
  
• Work effectively across self-directed work teams and hubteams to identify, investigate, and resolve complex issues.
  
• Support a culture of continuous improvement through theuse of Lean and process improvement tools.
  
• Coach and mentor colleagues and self-directed work teamsthrough complex problem-solving activities.
  
• Promote a culture of quality, safety, diversity, andinclusion.
  
• Demonstrate flexibility, self-motivation, and the abilityto work both independently and as part of a team.
  

Key Accountabilities:

• Strong project management and stakeholder managementskills.
  
• Proven ability to deliver against tight timelines andmanage multiple priorities.
  
• Excellent influencing, collaboration, communication, andteamwork skills.
  
• Strong troubleshooting, investigation, andproblem-solving capabilities.
  
• Ability to challenge the status quo and demonstrate acontinuous improvement mindset.
  
• Ability to think logically and proactively underpressure.
  
• Experience using Lean Six Sigma and other continuousimprovement tools.
  
• Ability to support change management and act as a changeagent within the organisation.
  
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally, meet and trackschedules, and operate effectively within an interdependent work culture.
  
• Ability to establish stretch goals and supportself-directed work teams in delivering their priorities.
  
• Demonstrated ability to give and receive constructivefeedback.
  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  
• Strong organisational and time-management skills,including the ability to escalate issues appropriately.
  
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of quality,compliance, safety, and documentation.
  
• Educational & Experience Requirements
  
• Degree qualification in Science, Technical, Quality,Chemistry, Biology, Pharmaceutical Science, or a related discipline.
  
• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in thebiotechnology and/or pharmaceutical industry.
  
• No graduate-level candidates; relevant industryexperience is required.
  
• Strong experience within a biopharmaceutical QualityControl/Analytical Laboratory environment.
  
• Experience with UPLC, Capillary Electrophoresis (CE), andPA800.
  
• Experience with raw materials testing and release.
  
• Experience with deviations, investigations, compliance,and quality systems.
  
• Experience supporting stability testing, drug substancetesting, and analytical validation activities.
  
• Understanding of cGMP requirements for laboratoryoperations, systems, and compliance.
  
• Understanding of GMP, ICH, USP, and global compendialregulations and guidance.
  
• Demonstrated understanding of continuous quality/processimprovement tools, such as DMAIC, Lean, 5S, etc.
  
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally and deliveragainst schedules and priorities.
  
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  
• Excellent time management and organisational skills.
  
• Ability to work independently with moderate direction aswell as effectively within a team environment.
  

Other Job Requirements:

• Onsite role based in Dunboyne, County Meath, Ireland.
  
• The successful candidate will work as part of a QualityControl team of approximately 28 people.
  
• This is a critical role within the Quality organisationsupporting the establishment of the laboratory as a hub for specialisedanalytical testing and delivering value for patients.
  
• The role requires flexibility and the ability to workeffectively within a fast-paced, start-up/multi-product biopharmaceuticalmanufacturing environment.