SR QC ANALYST

PE Global (UK); Leinster; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

PE Global is recruiting for a Senior QC Analyst – Analytical Laboratory at a leading Biopharma site in Dunboyne, County Meath, Ireland. The role reports into the QC hub and supports start-up activities with advanced analytical techniques.

Responsibilities include conducting biological, chemical, and physical analyses, ensuring cGMP compliance, and collaborating with cross‑functional teams to deliver timely results in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Science/Technical/Quality or related field.
• 4 years’ experience in biotechnology/pharmaceutical industry.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Lean Six Sigma experience.
• Understanding of cGMP in Lab Operations and analytical methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Support Quality Control testing hub operations and ensure compliance with cGMP.
• Conduct biological, chemical, and physical analyses using state‑of‑the‑art instrumentation.
• Collaborate with self-directed teams to drive continuous improvement and issue resolution.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Team collaboration

Trouble shooting

Continuous improvement

Education

Science/Technical/Quality degree

Tools

HPLC

GC

UPLC

Capillary electrophoresis

Job description

The role:

PE Global is currently recruiting for SR QC – Analytical Chemist on behalf of a leading company based in Meath.

This is an initial 11-month contract role. This is onsite role.

-UPLC, CE, PA800 and deviations, compliance and raw materials experience in Biopharmaceutical industry

-Work will include Stability, drug substance testing and validation activities

– No graduates will be accepted

-Onsite

-Team of 28 people

Job Purpose – Senior QC Analyst – Analytical Laboratory

• Primary duties of this role will be part of the Quality Control Testing Hub in the state-of-the-art single-use multi-product biologics facility in Dunboyne, County Meath, Ireland.
• The organisational structure at the site will be based on self-directed work teams where decisions will be made at the level where the data exists.
• The QC Senior Analyst in the Analytical Laboratory will work across the site self-directed work teams and hub teams to identify and resolve issues in order to allow the site to deliver on our commitment culture that support Quality, EHS, Learning and Continuous Improvement.
• The QC Senior Analyst in the Analytical Laboratory will support key laboratory start-up activities, conduct biological, chemical, and physical analyses by using state-of-the‑art laboratory instrumentation and computer systems at the new single‑use multi‑product biotech facility in Dunboyne, County Meath, Ireland.
• The overall responsibility for this role will be to support the Quality Control testing function, ensuring compliance with cGMP and corporate regulations.
• This is a critical role within the Quality organisation to help establish the Laboratories as a hub for specialised analytical testing and create value for patients.

Key Accountabilities

• Strong project management skills to support project delivery and operational readiness.
• Strong stakeholder management skills to manage both internal and external stakeholders that support the site.
• A proven ability to deliver on tight timelines.
• Excellent influencing/collaboration skills and teamwork mindset.
• Excellent trouble shooting and problem-solving skills as well as an ability to coach and mentor self-directed teams through complex problem solving.
• Ability to challenge the status quo with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Ability to think logically and be proactive under pressure.
• Proven ability in using a wide variety of lean tools and building capability within teams.
• Change agent who will support the organisation with good change management tools and techniques.

Educational and Experience Requirements:

• Degree Qualification (Science/Technical/Quality or related)
• 4 years’ experience in the biotechnology and/or pharmaceutical industry
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Lean Six Sigma experience
• An understanding of cGMP requirements of Lab Operations and/or systems and compliance
• An understanding of analytical methodology – HPLC, GC, UPLC, Capillary Electrophoresis and wet chem methods

***Please note our client cannot assist with any visa sponsorship and candidates must have the correct visa to live and work in Ireland***