19728-QC Laboratory Technician-Carlow Contractor

This is an 11-month contract with a view to extension. This is a day’s role.

Purpose:

This is a contract-based role for a QC Laboratory Technician, as part of the Incoming Quality team. The successful candidate will be responsible for sample management within the QC team. Key responsibilities will include the movement of samples across the network to the various test lab, and building key relationships with both internal and external stakeholders. Complete all duties in compliance with GMP and GxP standards.

Responsibilities:

• Movement of materials across the network.
• System transactions including movement and shipping of samples across QC labs within the network.
• Knowledge and experience using systems such as GLIMS, LIMS, and SAP are beneficial.
• 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.
• Where applicable, review, approve, and trend test results.
• Peer review other analysts’ documentation, ensuring QC Right First Time KPIs are achieved.
• Participate in QC daily meetings and ensure effective communication of testing progress, deviations etc.
• Ensure that all Quality Systems within the department are adhered to on a daily basis.
• Complete all documentation in compliance with GMP and GxP standards.
• Participate in the laboratory aspects of deviation investigations.
• Problem-solving to get to root cause of issues.
• Provide support with audit/inspection requirements to ensure department compliance/readiness.
• Collaborating with others by sharing your skill set and expertise
• Drive continuous improvement, perform root cause analysis on system failures e.g. FMEA, Fishbone diagrams, 5 why’s etc,
• Drive compliance with Global Policies, Procedures and Guidelines, regulatory requirements and execute current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) in the performance of day-to-day activities and all applicable job functions, including maintenance of accurate records

Requirements:

• Degree in Science, Engineering, or similar
• 1 – 3 years experience in the Pharmaceutical, Biopharmaceuticals industry or a similar operating environment which includes experience in a Quality function.
• Previous Analytical Experience
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and fully realize improvement initiatives with a moderate level of guidance
• Good communication, interpersonal skills, and ability to work across teams.