As a QC Lab Planner, you will play a critical role within the Chanelle Pharma laboratory, ensuring all testing in the QC Laboratory—including raw materials, intermediates, final products, third-party manufactured products, and packaging materials—is planned and executed according to schedule using Lab Tracker/LIMS.
This role involves close collaboration with Production Planning, Shipping, and Third-Party Manufacturing to coordinate product release timelines.
Additionally, the QC Lab Planner manages QC Administrators and ensures compliance with cGMP, Health and Safety, SOPs, and regulatory requirements while meeting customer needs.
The position reports to the QC Laboratory Manager.Location: Onsite in our Loughrea laboratory (5 days per week)Key Responsibilities:Schedule all testing in the QC Laboratory in Lab Tracker / LIMS, covering raw materials, in-house intermediate and final products, third-party manufactured products, packaging materials, and other required testing.Manage the testing schedule, ensuring planned testing and release dates are maintained and rescheduled as necessary due to additional testing requirements, OOS, and OOT.Manage schedule changes and communicate updates to all relevant stakeholders.Collaborate closely with Production Planning and Shipping departments to determine and agree on QC Lab release dates, updating all relevant parties on any changes due to LIR or OOS.Report on schedule progress, including delays, performing trend analysis of testing performed, and maintaining cycle time standards within the QC Laboratory.Develop and improve planning processes and procedures to enhance product testing and release efficiency.Manage the QC Administrators and oversee their activities.Ensure the ordering and maintenance of reference standards as per testing requirements.Maintain compliance with cGMP, Health and Safety, SOPs, environmental, and regulatory requirements while ensuring customer needs are met.Education & Experience:Bachelor's degree in a science-based discipline.2 - 5 years of relevant experience in laboratory planning and scheduling in a pharmaceutical environment, with LIMS experience as an advantage.Experience working in an analytical laboratory within a pharmaceutical cGMP environment, with knowledge of EU GMP preferred.Skills & Competencies:Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize competing demands.Proven people management experience with the ability to lead and motivate a team.Strong technical skills and working knowledge of Excel, MS Projects, and LIMS, along with familiarity with common analytical techniques and relevant software.Experience in data analysis is a strong advantage.Strong planning and problem-solving skills with the ability to adapt to changing priorities.Ability to work independently, take responsibility, and use initiative.Strong work ethic aligned with ALCOA+ principles and requirements.Ability to build relationships and collaborate across various business areas.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Flexible and eager to learn, fostering technical skill development for themselves and others.Applicants from diverse backgrounds, including those returning after a career break or with transferable skills from non-traditional career paths, are encouraged to apply.
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