Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Senior QC Analyst at our Dunboyne within the Global Quality Large Molecule Analytical Sciences QC team. As a Senior Analyst your primary duties of this role will be part of Quality Control Testing Hub in the state-of-the-art single use multi-product biologics facility in Dunboyne, County Meath, Ireland. The QC Senior Analyst will support new product introductions, conduct biological, chemical, and physical analyses by using state of the art laboratory instrumentation and computer systems at the new single use multi-product biotech facility in Dunboyne, County Meath, Ireland. The overall responsibility for this role will be to support the Quality Control testing function, ensuring compliance with cGMP and corporate regulations. This is a critical role within the Quality organisation to help establish the Laboratories as a hub for specialised analytical testing and create value for patients.

Bring energy, knowledge, innovation to carry out the following:

A proven ability to deliver on tight timelines.
Excellent influencing/collaboration skills and teamwork mindset.
Excellent trouble shooting and problem-solving skills.
Ability to challenge the status quo with a continuous improvement mindset.
Ability to think logically and be proactive under pressure
Proven ability in using a wide variety of lean tools and building capability within teams.
Change agent who will support the organisation with good change management tools and techniques.
Support creation of a focus on creating a continuous mindset organisation through active coaching.
Effective communicator with a proven ability to develop capabilities of others in a team.
Demonstrated ability to give and receive feedback. Excellent trouble shooting and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative in a constructive manner
Flexible and self-motivated.
Promoting a culture where diversity and inclusion is part of the DNA.
Establishes stretch goals for self to allow the SDWT or Hub Team deliver on their priorities.
Identifying and communicating risks in area of responsibility and across the site.
Collaborates across the Network and continuous improvement teams across the Organisation.
For product quality, collaborates with Process Development Technical Services (PDTS) and Manufacturing Operations but is responsible for providing information to support the QMR decision.
For safety, the individual is accountable to drive a culture of ‘everyone owns safety’

In order to excel in this role, you will more than likely have the following skills and experience:

Degree Qualification (Science/Technical/Quality or related)
1-2 years’ experience in the biotechnology and/or pharmaceutical industry,
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
An understanding of cGMP requirements for Laboratory Operations and/or systems and compliance.
Required to work on their own initiative in addition to working as part of a team.
Excellent time management & organisational skills
An understanding of analytical methodology
An understanding of GMP, ICH, USP and global compendia regulations and guidance's.
Demonstrated understanding of continuous quality / process improvement tools (As defined by the site, e.g., DMIAC, Lean QA, 5S etc) desirable.
Proven ability around working cross functionally, focusing on meeting, and tracking to schedules and embracing an interdependent work culture.
Organisation Skills – Ability to manage multiple priorities and know when to escalate issues for resolution.

Evidence of continuous professional development is desirable. As a company, we are committed to 'Inventing for Life' in all that we do. We keep the patient at the very heart of all that we do and strive to find solutions and treatments for some of the world's most challenging healthcare needs.

As an equal opportunity employer, we are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. Please don't hesitate to contact the Talent Acquisition Advisor assigned to this role should you need any support during our recruitment process.

So, if you are ready to:

Invent solutions to meet unmet healthcare needs, please apply today

Required Skills:

Accountability, Accountability, Analytical Method Development, Analytical Method Transfer, Animal Husbandry, Bioburden Testing, Biopharmaceutical Industry, Biotechnology, Chemical Analysis, Communication, Diversity and Inclusion (D&I), ELISA Techniques, Environmental Monitoring, GMP Compliance, Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), Lean Design, Manufacturing, Microbial Assays, Microbiological Analysis, Oral Communications, Process Improvements, Quality Assurance Monitoring, Quality Assurance Testing, Quality Control Management, Regulatory Compliance {+ 5 more}

Preferred Skills:

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Job Posting End Date:

11/10/2025

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