QC Analyst

Short Summary

QC Analyst at SGS. About the employer SGS are the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company SGS Group. We deliver solutions to a wide range of industry sectors in Ireland. Enjoy a truly rewarding career in a global, multicultural organisation with a proud heritage that has been making the world a better, safer place for over 140 years. Our client services include providing SGS QC analysts and technical…

Key Details

• Position / opportunity: QC Analyst
• Organization: SGS
• Country / coverage: Ireland
• Location: Wicklow, Wicklow, Ireland
• Work arrangement: On-site
• Opportunity type: Jobs
• Sector: Monitoring & Evaluation
• Compensation: Not specified
• Application deadline: Not specified by source

Description

About the employer

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

Our client services include providing SGS QC analysts and technical support staff on-site to fulfill staffing requirements (Scientific In-sourcing), all under the supervision and guidance of ISL technical and operational teams. Like all SGS personnel, they are committed to upholding stringent technical and GMP standards, ensuring the safety of medications for the multitude of patients relying on the products we test.

Due to growth, we have an exciting opportunity for an experienced QC Analyst to join our growing Scientific In-sourcing team.

Responsibilities

Testing of pharmaceutical substances e.g. raw materials and drug substances in a GMP environment in accordance with clients' procedures and quality systems. Main focus will be GC and HPLC analysis, along with a range of other analytical techniques as required.

Key Accountabilities

Receive training from SGS and client and get qualified in relevant analytical techniques. Maintain own training 100% current. Train other analysts where appropriately qualified

Carry out testing in accordance to the 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

Assessment of 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

Maintenance of a safe working environment, in a state of audit readiness

Identification and implementation of safety, environmental, quality and service improvements

Work with their leader to ensure self-development and progression

Qualifications

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

Additional information

Expected Behaviors:

Integrity, flexibility, working under own initiative

Strong analytical ability and associated problem solving

Results and performance driven

Good time management & attention to detail

Professionalism; with the client, contractors and colleagues at all times

Compliance with SGS and client policies and procedures

To apply please submit your CV.

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.

Responsibilities

• Testing of pharmaceutical substances e.g. raw materials and drug substances in a GMP environment in accordance with clients' procedures and quality systems. Main focus will be GC and HPLC analysis, along with a range of other analytical techniques as required.
• Receive training from SGS and client and get qualified in relevant analytical techniques. Maintain own training 100% current. Train other analysts where appropriately qualified

Requirements / Eligibility

• 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

How To Apply

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