15556 - Quality Control Chemist III

Orion Group Life Sciences are looking for a Quality Control Chemist on behalf of our Biopharmaceutical client located in Cork. Initial 12 month contract.

Responsibilities:

• Generation, review and approval of Laboratory Equipment Qualification lifecycle documentation including change controls, risk assessments, protocols, reports etc.
• Execution of IQ/OQ/PQ protocols for laboratory equipment e.g. HPLC, UPLC, Dissolution Systems, GC etc.
• Generation of ERES assessments, operational procedures, PM/CAL procedures and schedules.
• Co-ordinate vendor activities and Coordination and scheduling of laboratory equipment vendors to support PM/CAL of laboratory equipment.
• Troubleshoot instrumentation/test methods and associated Corrective Maintenance.
• Provision of Equipment Qualification status updates at governance forums.
• Escalation of risks and implementation of appropriate mitigations.
• Perform system administrator duties for stand-alone laboratory equipment e.g. method setup, account creation etc.
• Perform system periodic reviews for existing laboratory equipment as per defined schedules.
• Coordinate planning, organization, and implementation of laboratory equipment projects within specified objectives.
• Lead and coordinate investigations involving deviations from governing procedures and processes.
• Timely completion of assigned GTrack change controls, CAPAs and tasks.
• Implement LEAN and 5S initiatives as required.
• Participation in the QC Operational Excellence program.
• Assist in the training of QC staff as needed.

Requirements and skills

• QC Chemist required for the Cork QC lab.
• 5+ years of relevant experience and a BS degree in Chemistry or equivalent.
• Relevant experience in a pharmaceutical operations environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Microsoft Project as an added advantage
• Key strengths in the area of QC equipment qualification and project management is highly desirable.
• Working knowledge of GMPs, pharmacopoeia, and regulatory requirements for laboratory equipment qualification and analytical testing.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills are required.
• Advanced knowledge of current Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs) and current Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
• Strong knowledge of Data Integrity & CSV including 21CFRPart 11/ Annex 11 requirements for laboratory computerized systems.
• Instrumentation skills.
• Detail orientation and problem solving skills for root cause analysis.
• Organizational skills for concurrent execution of multiple laboratory equipment qualifications and projects.
• Ability to work in an agile environment and be flexible to meet business priorities.

If you would like to have a confidential conversation regarding this opportunity please reach out to Tim Browaeys, tim.browaeys@orioneng.com or contact Tim on 0044 7593448607

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