Lab Analyst

Orion Group Life Sciences are currently recruiting a Lab Analyst on behalf of our Multinational Biopharmaceutical Client based in Tipperary on an initial 11-Month contract with potential to extend.
 
Job Purpose:
This role provides analytical testing support for all late-stage clinical and marketed drug product manufactured at the Ballydine site.  Following MMD approved methods or pharmacopoeia methods testing will cover raw materials, intermediates and finished product associated with the Drug Product facility. Responsibilities will also include, documenting all work in a compliant manner, participating in laboratory investigations, training staff, reviewing analytical results to ensure accuracy and compliance to test methods, preparation of all laboratory documentation and participate in continuous improvement programs.
 
Job Responsibilities:

• To adhere and comply with department high performance behaviours during execution of all work.
• Comply with all safety and GMP requirements within the Laboratory.
• Perform Laboratory testing to the Pharmacopoeia or MMD approved methods.
• Plan daily schedule to meet testing release plans
• Operation of laboratory equipment including daily up-keep and maintenance and assist in troubleshooting when required
• Preparation and revision of laboratory protocols, reports, procedures, etc.
• Participate in the training of analytical chemists.
• Participate in or lead laboratory investigations, utilising technical knowledge to identify assignable cause and corrective/preventative actions.
• Document all testing activities to current regulatory standards. Input of data into computerised laboratory systems.
• Review analytical results to ensure accuracy and compliance to both test methods and registered specifications.
• Participate in and facilitate improvement programs within the laboratory.
• Participate in or lead introduction of new method, analytical techniques to the Pharm Ops Laboratory area.
• Participate in multi-functional teams to support project assignments.
• Complete additional tasks considered necessary to meet customer requirements.
• Must be able to work effectively in a mutli-functional team environment.

 
Core Competencies
 Technical:

• This position requires a B.Sc. (or equivalent experience) in analytical chemistry, pharmaceutical science or a related science discipline.
• The incumbent must have demonstrated problem solving, and communication skills.
• Strong scientific understanding of analytical methodology and knowledge of relevant regulatory requirements, including cGMPs, is important.

 
Business:

• The ability to work in partnership with all plant departments in areas related to analytical chemistry and related validation.
• Must be able to demonstrate the ability: Identify the Business competencies required of the role.
• To perform precise and constant analyses in support of various projects.
• To communicate technical information both verbally and written in a concise manner
• To analytically evaluate projects, suggest appropriate options, solutions and timelines.
• To complete assignments in a timely manner and communicate progress at internals

 
 
Leadership:

• Must be able to demonstrate skills in the following areas:
• Expertise in analytical laboratory techniques
• Teamwork skills
• Skills in leading defined projects
• Computer skills - excel, word, outlook, scheduler
• Project Management Skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Customer Service skills
• Written & verbal presentation and communication skills
• Time Management

 
Educational Requirements:

• Minimum of BSc in Chemistry or related discipline.

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