AR&D Analytical Chemist Role
Cpl are seeking to recruit a number of AR&D Analytical Chemist Roles for a 12 months contract onsite with SK biotek.
This position is based at the R&D Centre in Swords, Co Dublin. The R&D Centre has co-located technical and operational expertise, including analytical expertise that supports the development and manufacture of clinical and commercial products (small molecule APIs).
Key Responsibilities:
* Carry out analytical testing in a timely manner for analytical method development, analytical testing, validation and qualification, where appropriate to ensure project deadlines are achieved for:
o Campaign support
o Material release
o R&D Chemistry lab work (use-tests, familiarisation experiments)
o Material Stability program
o Reference standard qualification
o Analytical investigations
* Prepare, review and execute analytical protocols.
* Prepare and review analytical reports.
* Ensure all documentation is completed to the required standard, right first time, in compliance with local procedures and in a timely manner.
* Ensure all instrumentation used is within calibration and is correctly maintained.
* Liaise with AR&D Senior Analytical Chemists to obtain technical support with instrumentation/analytical methodology and laboratory investigations/quality events or related issues.
* Ensure training is completed before execution of a task.
* Attend weekly team meetings and participate in a culture, which is committed to high performance, innovation, and continuous improvement and promotes idea sharing.
* Meet with manager to discuss performance, provide feedback and identify any development opportunities.
* Ensure GMP Compliance of laboratory operations and documentation, including testing, write ups, review and approval of protocols, reports and change controls
* Ensure a safe work environment for oneself and all employees.
* Ensure high standards of housekeeping are maintained in the laboratory.
Requirements:
* Ideally a BSC/MSc in analytical chemistry or equivalent. Preferably a minimum of 4 years' experience in analytical activities within a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment
* Excellent core competencies such as teamwork, communication skills, technical writing skills.
* Strong technical background in chemistry, particularly analytical chemistry.
* Ability to work to tight timelines.
* Good Troubleshooting skills.
* Openness to change, receptive to new ideas.
* Knowledge of FDA and European GMPs requirements, particularly pertaining to laboratory operations