Company Description

SGS is the world’s leading Inspection, Verification, Testing and Certification company. We are recognised as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. We have 99,600 employees across our 2,600 offices and laboratories worldwide, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

In 2021, SGS acquired the International Services Laboratory (ISL) in Ringaskiddy Cork, a centre of excellence for all aspects of pharmaceutical testing, including method development & transfer, reference standard testing, stability management and QC Release & Stability testing.

SGS International Services Laboratory (ISL) is central to the SGS Global strategy for the Health & Nutrition sector, it is a significant component of the organisation’s global laboratories network. Our main focus is to ensure the safety of the medicine, for the millions of patients who take the products we test. This is achieved through a strong quality focus and an excellent Health Authority audit history and reputation

SGS ISL has a dynamic team culture, committed to employee development. We have an exciting opportunity for a QC Analyst to join our growing teams in our state-of-the-art facility. The successful candidate will be an essential part of the chemistry team, testing pharmaceutical drug substances and raw materials in accordance with corporate procedures and in compliance with the current GMP standards.

You will enjoy a truly rewarding career in a global, multicultural organisation with a proud heritage, making the world a better, safer place for over 140 years.

Job Description

Following a tailored training scheme, participate in instrument calibrations, reagent preparations and other ancillary work to assist QC analysis. Participate in projects as required.Following a tailored training scheme, participate in instrument calibrations, reagent preparations and other ancillary work to assist QC analysis. Participate in projects as required.

Primary Responsibilities

QC Testing

Assist QC Analysts in release/stability testing through ancillary work such as buffer preparation, mobile phase preparation
Liaise continually with an assigned QC Analyst

Equipment

Perform instrument calibrations as required
Be the Instrument Responsible Person (IRP) for designated equipment, ensuring timely maintenance to the approved schedule, reviewing documentation and raising any concerns
Maintain equipment to enable efficient use, including wash downs, management of consumables etc

Materials Management

Support maintenance of lab consumables e.g. reagents, checking expiry dates, returning to the stores etc.

General QC

Maintain own work, documentation and area to a high standard, ensuring audit readiness
Maintain laboratories to a high housekeeping standard and support 5S activity
Write and maintain necessary documentation (SOPs, Analyst Guidance Documents) with support and guidance from peers and QA

Other

Participate in project work as required

General

Ensure all relevant training is maintained & up to date
Maintain a safe working environment, high housekeeping & 5S standards
At all times, adopt safe behaviours by exercising due regard for the health and safety of yourself, colleagues, and clients, in line with the Company’s policies and procedures
Maintain the SGS values and behaviours
Ensure full compliance with the Company’s Code of Integrity & Professional Conduct and always adopt behaviour in accordance with SGS Equality & Diversity policy

This is not an exhaustive list of duties.

Qualifications

Undertaking a Masters Degree in Chemistry or equivalent scientific module.

Additional Information

Core Competencies

Fosters Innovation
Develop Self & Others
Collaborates Effectively
Embraces Change

Expected Behaviors:

Integrity, flexibility, working under own initiative
Strong analytical ability and associated problem solving
Results and performance driven
Good time management & attention to detail
Professionalism; with the client, contractors and colleagues at all times
Compliance with SGS and client policies and procedures

To apply please submit your CV.

Candidates must be immediately eligible to work in Ireland, this is a site based role.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company.

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