Assoc. Spclst, Quality Control

Job Description

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an Associate Technical Specialist Biochemistry & Cell Biology in our Dunboyne facility. This individual will be responsible for quality control support testing by providing technical expertise for the following activities: method execution troubleshooting, establishment of methods, input in investigations, building capability related to Biochemistry and Cell Biology methods and Analytical methods.

Our facility in Dunboyne joined our network in September 2020. Our Dunboyne site is our Company’s first Biologics Drug Substance Single Use Commercialisation Facility, playing an important role in helping to commercialise key medicines. The cutting-edge innovation and collaboration between our Company’s research and manufacturing teams will significantly accelerate the time it takes to bring a medicine to market for the benefit of patients around the world.

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

• Develop lead and coach the Quality Control team in relation to the technical aspect of the lab activities and drive a high-performance organisational culture that accommodates rapid growth and highly dynamic expectations, ensuring attainment of site operational and development goals. 
• Support the performance and optimisation of advanced assays requiring precise analytical skills and an understanding of biological and chemical principles.
• Perform advanced assays requiring precise analytical skills and an understanding of biological and chemical principles. 
• Complete special project/protocol testing in a timely manner under direction of Project Leads and/or Area Lead.
• Works under minimal supervision. 
• Prepare and update SOPs as required. 
• Drive the development of technical skills through coaching and motivate a high performing culture across the team. 
• Provide support and expertise for the preparation of regulatory submissions, inspection readiness, health authority inspections including interaction with inspectors, responses to inspection observations, and monitoring of follow up actions.
• Support activities including general lab readiness, audit readiness, laboratory equipment qualification and analytical method technical transfer, verification and validation. 
• Support the preparation of laboratory protocol studies/validations as required. 
• Maintain data integrity and ensure compliance with company SOPs and specifications, FDA and cGMP regulations. 
• Consistently deliver on specific area Key Performance Indicators. 
• Foster a continuous improvement environment and bring strong problem solving and troubleshooting capabilities. 

What skills you will need:

In order to excel in this role, you will more than likely have:

• A Master’s degree qualification in Science/Quality/Technical disciplines with 5 years’ experience in the biotechnology and/or pharmaceutical industry, (preferably both) Or PhD with 3 years’ experience•
• Leadership skills and experience managing daily activities. 
• Preferably Lean Six Sigma experience. 
• Excellent written and oral communication skills. 
• Strong understanding of cGMP requirements for manufacturing and/or systems and compliance. 
• Required to work on their own initiative in a constructive manner in addition to working as part of a team. 
• Excellent time management and organisational skills. 
• Strong understanding of biochemical and cell biology methodology (ELISA, SDS-Page, Bio-Assays, PCR, and compendial assays, e.g. pH, Appearance, TOC etc) and strong technical skills. 
• Strong understanding of GMP, ICH, USP and global compendia regulations and guidance's, particularly as related to analytical method development and validation. 
• Experience with continuous quality/process improvement tools (As defined by the site, e.g. DMAIC, Lean QA, 5S etc).

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.

We are committed to flexible working where possible, and this is why our Company has introduced a new hybrid working model for office-based colleagues around the world.

Please feel free to speak to us about what flexibility means to you during your application.

So, if you are ready to:

Invent solutions to meet unmet healthcare needs, please apply today.

Required Skills:

BioAssay, Biochemistry, ELISA Techniques, PCR Testing

Preferred Skills:

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

NA

Job Posting End Date:

04/25/2026

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