QC Analyst

About the Position

We are seeking an experienced QC Lead Analyst to join our growing Scientific In-sourcing team at SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection, and certification company. This role involves performing GC and HPLC analysis in a GMP environment, ensuring the safety of medications for patients relying on the products we test.

Responsibilities

• Receive training from SGS and clients and get qualified in relevant analytical techniques. Maintain own training 100% current. Train other analysts where appropriately qualified.
• Carry out testing in accordance with valid testing procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure that laboratory equipment is well maintained, and calibrations are carried out at the designated frequencies.
• Manage inventory and status of materials required for analysis.
• When qualified to do so, verify and review results generated by other analysts for compliance with requirements.
• Ensure correct data entry to LIMS.
• Assess testing results generated in the laboratory and close out of batch analysis.
• Ensure that all target dates are met. Update visibility tools and communicate status of testing at meetings.
• Maintain laboratories to a high housekeeping standard.
• Ensure high standard of lab records, with work completed Right First Time and on time.
• Write and maintain necessary documentation (SOPs, methods, reports, etc).
• Work as part of the team ensuring customer expectations are met and exceeded. Support achievement of client and SGS Key Performance Indicators, such as around investigations, training, productivity, and on-time testing.
• Notify appropriate contact and document results and investigations for any atypical or aberrant results.
• Lead Laboratory investigations and deviations if required.
• Maintain a safe working environment, in a state of audit readiness.
• Identify and implement safety, environmental, quality, and service improvements.
• Work with their leader to ensure self-development and progression.

Requirements

• Education and training: Science Graduate in Chemistry or equivalent science education (Level 7).
• Necessary job experience: At least 2 years' experience in a GMP laboratory. GMP experience is a minimum requirement for this position.
• Professional requirements: Demonstrated experience with current Good Manufacturing Practices, Data Integrity, and sound knowledge of analytical technologies (HPLC, GC, KF, IR, PSD, Xray, Wet chemistry).
• Good organizational skills and strong communication – written and verbal.
• Team player, flexible to evolving needs with a strong customer service mentality.
• Excellent quality and safety standards.
• Aptitude in lab computer systems, including LIMS and Trackwise.

We Offer

• Competitive salary: EUR 43,000 - EUR 48,000 yearly.
• Full-time position.
• Opportunity to work in a global, multicultural organization with a proud heritage.
• Professional development and progression opportunities.

About the Company

SGS is the world’s leading testing, inspection, and certification company. We deliver solutions to a wide range of industry sectors in Ireland. Enjoy a truly rewarding career in a global, multicultural organization with a proud heritage that has been making the world a better, safer place for over 140 years.

Candidates must be immediately eligible to work in Ireland, this is a site-based role.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company.

To apply, please submit your CV.