Qc Analyst Quality Operations Laboratory

Orion Group Life Sciences are currently recruiting a QC Analyst – Quality Operations Laboratory on behalf of our Multinational Biopharmaceutical Client based in Carlow, on an initial 11-Month contract with potential to extend.   2-cycle shift 20% shift rate will be applicable. Alternating weekly: 7am - 3pm (week 1), 3pm-11pm (week 2). Occasional travel may be required for training purposes.  Join a supportive, growing team in the analysis of Biologics and Vaccines in a state-of-the-art Quality Operations laboratory. Our QC group ensures every single material inside our products is manufactured, processed, tested, packaged, stored and distributed aligned with our incredibly high standards of quality and meets all regulatory requirements.  Partnering across our internal manufacturing facilities, external contract manufacturers and suppliers we create an interdependent global manufacturing network committed to deliver a compliant, reliable supply to customers and patients on time, every time, across the globe.  The QC Analyst (Quality Operations) will report directly to the QC Manager and will help us in the expansion of this Laboratory and complete analytical method transfers and validation as well as commercial testing.  Bring energy, knowledge, innovation to carry out the following:  Work as directed by the Quality Control Manager according to Company safety policies, cGMP and cGLP. Required to drive compliance with Global policies, procedures and guidelines and regulatory requirements and execute Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) in the performance of day-to-day activities and all applicable job functions Participate in QC Tier 1 daily meetings and ensure effective communication of testing progress, deviations etc Participate in writing/revising/ rolling out accurate operational procedures, training materials and maintenance procedures for various Quality systems; ensure all work is carried out in line with same Operate as part of the QC team performing the allocated testing and laboratory-based duties Perform various analytical techniques including but not limited to HPLC, (HIC, CE, IEX, HP-SEC), ELISA, Cell Based Assay, Cell Culture, Capillary Electrophoresis and other compendial test methods in compliance with GMP requirements Peer review testing documentation and ensuring data integrity compliance and QC Right First Time KPIs are achieved Ensure timely completion of all assigned data processing and reviewing. Participate in the laboratory aspects of OOS investigations Provide support with audit/inspection requirements to ensure department compliance/readiness. Participate in internal and external audits and inspections, taking the role of auditee for assigned areas of responsibility. Drive continuous improvement, perform root cause analysis on system failures and substandard equipment performance, using standard tools and methods, to resolve machine and system issues e.g., FMEA, Fishbone diagrams, 5 why's etc, Work collaboratively to drive a safe and compliant culture on site.  What skills you will need:   In order to excel in this role, you will more than likely have: Bachelor’s degree or higher preferred; ideally in Analytical Chemistry/ Biochemistry or a closely related discipline. The ideal candidate will have 2- 3 years’ experience in a pharmaceutical laboratory, ideally with experience in HPLC / Cell based assays and relevant systems and software. Core to the role is to perform testing of samples to support the release of our key drug products. A good working knowledge of Immunoassay, Cell Culture, HPLC systems and software is desirable A good knowledge of cGMP, GLP, Quality Management Systems    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.