Analytical Technology Specialist
TR/081782
Posted: 10/04/2026
- Competitive
- Ireland, County Mayo, Westport
- Contract
Orion Group Life Sciences are currently recruiting an Analytical Technology Specialist II on behalf of our Multinational Pharmaceutical client based in Mayo on an initial 12-month contract with strong potential to extend.
100% onsite
Job Summary:
Independently generate precise, reliable and reproducible data in a timely manner. Demonstrate experimental precision and strong data interpretation skills and should possess understanding of core discipline. Commercial drug product testing, ad-hoc investigation & development testing. Execute/assist on new method transfers and validations. Laboratory duties including critical reagent screening/qualifications, laboratory housekeeping, review of paperwork and procedural updates, support product release, drive completion of defined projects
Responsibilities:
Requirements:
People are our business worldwide
Orion Group was founded in 1987 and is now one of the largest, independent, international recruitment companies. We have a network of 200 employees working from 24 offices, delivering a range of services – Talent Acquisition, Recruitment Outsourcing Services, Retained Search, Global Workforce Solutions, Completions & Commissioning and Materials Management – across 68 countries. As a global leader in workforce solutions, we recruit personnel across the Engineering & Technical, Office & Commercial, Scientific and Skilled Trades disciplines, for sectors including Oil & Gas, Life Science, Power & Utilities, Constructions & Infrastructure, Manufacturing and Renewables.
100% onsite
Job Summary:
Independently generate precise, reliable and reproducible data in a timely manner. Demonstrate experimental precision and strong data interpretation skills and should possess understanding of core discipline. Commercial drug product testing, ad-hoc investigation & development testing. Execute/assist on new method transfers and validations. Laboratory duties including critical reagent screening/qualifications, laboratory housekeeping, review of paperwork and procedural updates, support product release, drive completion of defined projects
Responsibilities:
- Completely follow established experimental protocols RFT and assess results
- Recognize and report experimental variances
- Learn, understand and effectively implement new experimental protocols and/or techniques
- Maintain laboratory equipment and optimize laboratory operations for efficient use of time and laboratory supplies and reagents
- Perform routine tasks competently and independently generating reliable and consistent results
- Analyse and critique results through assay performance monitoring and trending flagging issues and OFI with Management and Scientists
- Demonstrate technical proficiency in their field, skill in multiple techniques and suggest protocol improvements within the Quality framework
- Troubleshoot experiments and instrumentation, support Root Cause Analysis investigations, Impact projects through lab-based activities
- Support team and work well with others, prepare solutions required for group testing
- Enter laboratory results on Sample Management Systems
- Understand and adhere to corporate standards regarding code of conduct, safety, appropriate handling of materials, GxP compliance and Data Integrity
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree, or equivalent education, with typically 12 months experience or Master’s Degree or equivalent education.
- Bioassay/Cell culture/ELISA experience, theoretical and practical knowledge to carry out job function.
- Ability to work independently with focus on Right First Time (RFT)
- GXP Experience
- Experience in procurement and/or shipping and/or sample management
- Basic statistical knowledge is advantageous
- Proven problem-solving ability
- Clear communication skills and technical writing
- Willingness to up-skill and collaborate
- Ability to support priority projects to meet timelines
People are our business worldwide
Orion Group was founded in 1987 and is now one of the largest, independent, international recruitment companies. We have a network of 200 employees working from 24 offices, delivering a range of services – Talent Acquisition, Recruitment Outsourcing Services, Retained Search, Global Workforce Solutions, Completions & Commissioning and Materials Management – across 68 countries. As a global leader in workforce solutions, we recruit personnel across the Engineering & Technical, Office & Commercial, Scientific and Skilled Trades disciplines, for sectors including Oil & Gas, Life Science, Power & Utilities, Constructions & Infrastructure, Manufacturing and Renewables.
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