QC Analyst - Chemistry (12-month fixed term contract)

Location: Dublin College Park

37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Competitive salary and benefits

Opening date: 10/04/2026

Closing date: midnight 26/04/2026

Introduction to role

This QC Analyst role focuses on delivering high-quality analytical support for biopharmaceutical products within a cGMP laboratory. The position involves hands-on testing, data review, and technical mentorship, helping to ensure that medicines for people with rare and devastating diseases are safe, consistent, and compliant. Expect to work with a range of chromatography and compendial methods, contribute to investigations and continuous improvement, and play a key part in maintaining an inspection-ready lab environment. Ready to see the direct impact of your analytical skills?

Accountabilities:

Carry out all laboratory activities in full compliance with cGMP requirements and internal quality standards.

Complete a range of analytical methods, including Electrophoresis (iCE), HPLC-based assays (Size Exclusion, Reverse Phase, Peptide Mapping, Anion Exchange, Titre), protein concentration, and compendial tests such as pH, osmolality, and appearance, following approved written procedures.

Schedule and perform stability testing, ensuring accurate planning, execution, and documentation of all activities.

Identify, recognise, and promptly report aberrant test results or unusual sample conditions, supporting timely resolution and maintaining data integrity.

Maintain up-to-date training records for all assigned responsibilities and ensure ongoing compliance with training requirements.

Act as a QC subject matter expert, providing day-to-day technical guidance and support to QC analyst colleagues.

Perform data review activities, including peer review and logbook review, and authorise results as required by procedures.

Support the QC management team with operational priorities, problem-solving, and implementation of quality initiatives.

Lead and complete laboratory investigations and associated CAPAs in a timely and thorough manner, using robust investigation methodologies.

Serve as training lead for designated assays, coordinating the planning, delivery, and documentation of training for new personnel.

Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the QC department to improve efficiency, robustness, and compliance.

Contribute to laboratory housekeeping and 5S activities to sustain an audit-ready environment at all times.

Essential Skills/Experience

In depth knowledge of current regulatory requirements for Chemistry methods in support of cGMP operations supporting clinical and commercial manufacturing
BSc in Chemistry or a biological science, proven experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Good technical knowledge in the areas of Chemistry
Good experience in investigation methodology and method troubleshooting
Ability to follow written procedures with close attention to detail
Good report writing and technical writing skills
Ability to function with minimal supervision for routine job duties.

At AstraZeneca’s Rare Disease unit, scientific rigor meets a clear purpose: transforming complex biology into medicines that change lives for people living with rare and devastating conditions. Work here connects analytical expertise directly to patient outcomes, in an environment that values integrity, inclusiveness, curiosity, and collaboration. With the scale and resources of a global biopharma combined with the energy of a biotech, there is room to grow skills at pace, explore new ideas, and contribute to groundbreaking therapies that address areas of high unmet need.

If this role resonates and you are ready to make your expertise count where it truly matters, please apply now.

Date Posted

10-Apr-2026

Closing Date

26-Apr-2026

Our mission is to build an inclusive and equitable environment. We want people to feel they belong at AstraZeneca and Alexion, starting with our recruitment process. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of characteristics. We offer reasonable adjustments/accommodations to help all candidates to perform at their best. If you have a need for any adjustments/accommodations, please complete the section in the application form.

QC Analyst - Chemistry (12-month fixed term contract)

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