AR&D Analytical Chemist

About the Position

Cpl are seeking to recruit an experienced AR&D Analytical Chemist on site in Swords with SK pharmteco for a 12-month contract. This position is based at the R&D Centre in Swords, Co Dublin. The R&D Centre has co-located technical and operational expertise, including analytical expertise that supports the development and manufacture of clinical and commercial products (small molecule APIs).

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for all aspects of analytical methodology, development, transfer, qualification, and troubleshooting pertaining to the manufacture of small molecule APIs and intermediates.
• Carry out analytical testing in a timely manner for analytical method development, analytical testing, validation, and qualification.
• Prepare, review, and execute analytical protocols.
• Prepare and review analytical reports.
• Ensure all documentation is completed to the required standard, right first time, in compliance with local procedures and in a timely manner.
• Ensure all instrumentation used is within calibration and is correctly maintained.
• Liaise with AR&D Senior Analytical Chemists to obtain technical support with instrumentation/analytical methodology and laboratory investigations/quality events or related issues.
• Ensure training is completed before execution of a task.
• Attend weekly team meetings and participate in a culture, which is committed to high performance, innovation, and continuous improvement and promotes idea sharing.
• Meet with manager to discuss performance, provide feedback, and identify any development opportunities.
• Ensure GMP Compliance of laboratory operations and documentation, including testing, write-ups, review, and approval of protocols, reports, and change controls.
• Ensure a safe work environment for oneself and all employees.
• Ensure high standards of housekeeping are maintained in the laboratory.

Requirements

• Ideally a BSC/MSc in analytical chemistry or equivalent.
• Preferably a minimum of 4 years’ experience in analytical activities within a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
• Excellent core competencies such as teamwork, communication skills, technical writing skills.
• Strong technical background in chemistry, particularly analytical chemistry.
• Ability to work to tight timelines.
• Good troubleshooting skills.
• Openness to change, receptive to new ideas.
• Knowledge of FDA and European GMPs requirements, particularly pertaining to laboratory operations.

We Offer

• A 12-month contract opportunity.
• On-site position in Swords, Dublin, Ireland.
• Competitive salary.
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and innovative R&D environment.

About the Company

SK pharmteco is a leading company in the pharmaceutical manufacturing sector, dedicated to the development and manufacture of clinical and commercial products, including small molecule APIs.