QC Analyst

QC Separations Analyst 

Location: Cork, Ireland (onsite)

Duration: 12 months 

Hours: 39

Pay rate range: Depending on experience

Imagine your next project, where you play a pivotal role in performing tasks and managing projects related to testing procedures, equipment, and lab utilities in adherence to Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP). Collaborate effectively with other departments to ensure the efficient completion of all QC testing activities, showcasing a commitment to excellence.

roles and responsibilities

• Achieves a high level of competency in laboratory methods and procedures to support in process and release testing of biotechnology products.

• Review and approval of laboratory test results.

• Performs analytical testing activities in relation to method validation and technical transfer activities to ensure that all methods meet ICH, USP and EP guidelines.

• Executes validation, operation, maintenance, calibration and troubleshooting of equipment and its associated software.

• Write/execute reports and reviews IQ/OQ and PQ protocols to ensure that all relevant equipment is qualified for cGMP use.

• Ensures that all testing is completed, reviewed and approved within agreed turnaround times.

• Ensures QC activities are carried out in compliance with product licence commitments, cGMP and company quality standards.

• Trains other QC analysts in laboratory methods and procedures when required.

• Writes/updates and reviews TMs, SOPs and WIs as required.

• Writes and reviews invalid assays, non-conformances and deviations as required.

• Actively participates in JSI lean initiatives such as Kaizen, 6S and Gemba.

• Is an active member of the QC group and provides assistance with other group activities as required.

• Communicates relevant issues to the QC Team Leader promptly.

• Maintains and develops knowledge of analytical technology as well as cGMP standards.

how to succeed

We welcome applications from graduates who possess the right mindset and have gained placement experience within a Quality Control (QC) laboratory-testing environment, specifically within the biological and/or pharmaceutical industry.

You will also bring:

• BSc (Honors) in a scientific/technical discipline.

• Experience in a QC laboratory-testing environment within the biological and/or pharmaceutical industry.

• Demonstrated knowledge and testing experience in an FDA/HPRA approved QC laboratory

• HPLC

• Capillary Electrophoresis

• UPLC/Mass Spec (desirable)

• Excellent interpersonal skills

• Ability to operate as part of a team is critical.

• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.

• Good knowledge of LIMS, Trackwise and Electronic documentation systems.

• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications such as word, Excel, PowerPoint

• Experience working in a high throughput laboratory environment.

• Excellent technical writing skills.

• Customer focus.

• Attention to detail.

• Strong problem solving skills.

• Results and performance driven.

Benefits

This role offers a very competitive hourly rate. This contract will run for a minimum of 12 months with a strong possibility of extending.

you are welcome here

Johnson & Johnson is working to create an inclusive environment where diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences are valued and each and every one of our people feels that they belong and can reach their potential. No matter who they are.

about Janssen

Janssen is the Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson - the world's most comprehensive and broadly-based healthcare Company. At Janssen, we bring together top scientists and researchers to pursue the most promising science and drive collaboration to create visionary medicines and healthcare solutions covering five priority therapeutic areas - Cardiovascular & Metabolism, Immunology, Infectious Diseases & Vaccines, Neuroscience and Oncology. Contribute to the next pharmaceutical breakthrough with your next project at Janssen. 

Janssen UK: https://www.janssen.com/uk/

Janssen Ireland: https://www.janssen.com/ireland/

application process

We are looking to process the first round of applications within the next 2 working days.

We do not accept applications via email. The pay rate for this role will depend on how you are paid. PAYE, Limited & Umbrella options are available. 

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

For more than 130 years, diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) have been part of our cultural fabric at Johnson & Johnson and woven into how we do business every day. Our commitment to respect the dignity and diversity of all is embedded in our Credo.

We know that the success of our business depends on having the best talent in a workforce that reflects the diverse markets we serve around the world and an inclusive culture that values different perspectives and life experiences. That is why we are working to create an inclusive environment where diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences are valued and each one of our people feels that they belong and can reach their potential. No matter who they are. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Johnson & Johnson means “You Belong”.