Job Title: QC Analyst
Location: Cashel, Co. Tipperary
About the Company
We are a global leader in pharmaceutical manufacturing, committed to innovation, quality, and the production of life‑changing inhaler medicines at our Cashel site with a team of approximately 100 employees.
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced QC Analyst to join our laboratory team. This is not a recent‑graduate or entry‑level position; we require candidates with 3–5 years of hands-on industry laboratory experience outside of academia. You will play a key role in setting up and maintaining lab systems, conducting essential testing (HPLC, UV spectroscopy, wet chemistry, mass spec), and ensuring compliance with quality, documentation, and safety standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Support laboratory setup and equipment qualification, including IQ/OQ/PQ
- Prepare, review and update laboratory procedures, protocols, and reports (HPLC, UV, mass spec, wet chemistry methods)
- Perform QC testing in line with SOPs, cGMP, GDP, and regulatory requirements:
- HPLC (assay, impurity, cleaning validation)
- UV spectroscopy
- Mass spectrometry (e.g. LC-MS)
- Wet chemistry techniques (titrations, extractions, pH, etc.)
- Conduct method verification, validation, and technical transfers
- Manage laboratory consumables: stock checks, purchase orders, and inventory tracking
- Assist with regulatory audits and ensure audit-readiness (including method documentation and data traceability)
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including production, warehouse, QA, and external partners
- Maintain compliance with Good Documentation Practice and Quality Management Systems
- Uphold EHS standards and lab safety best practices
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Science, or a related field
- 3–5 years of industry‑based QC or analytical lab experience—academic-only backgrounds will not be considered
- Proven experience with method validation, technical transfers, and regulatory compliance in a cGMP environment
- Hands-on experience with HPLC, UV spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, and wet chemistry techniques
- Strong documentation, reporting skills, and audit-readiness
- Experience managing lab consumables and raising purchase requisitions
- Able to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
- Excellent communication and collaborative skills
Benefits & Rewards
- Competitive salary + annual bonus
- Laya Healthcare for employee, partner, and dependents
- 5% employer‑matched pension contribution
- 23 days of annual leave, plus public holidays
- Flexible core hours, including Monday–Thursday 08:00–16:30 & Friday 08:00–15:30
- Educational assistance & career development support
How to Apply
Candidates with relevant hands-on QC lab experience in a cGMP-regulated environment are encouraged to apply. Please submit your CV and cover letter to our recruitment team.
Interested? Apply now and be part of an innovative and high-performing team!
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