SGS International Services Laboratory (ISL) based in Ringaskiddy, Cork are part of 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.
Along with an attractive compensation and benefits package including bonus, medical insurance, pension and enhanced vacation. We offer you:
A friendly, supportive, approachable working environment with a down-to-earth culture
Continuous learning with the chance to expand and enrich your career
Experiences and development opportunities across our global business
As part of the services we offer to our customers, we place SGS QC analysts and technical support personnel at client sites, to meet their staffing needs (Scientific In-sourcing). This is with the support and guidance of ISL technical and operational staff. As applies to all SGS personnel, the focus is to maintain high technical and GMP standards, to ensure the safety of the medicine for the millions of patients who take the products we test.
We now have an exciting opportunity for an experienced QC Analyst to join our growing Scientific In-sourcing team. This role is working typical office hours, with flexitime arrangements
Job Description
Main Purpose of Role
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 chromatography 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
Necessary job experience: At least 12 months 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
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