QC Analyst

    GalwayPermanentCompetitive
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    3 weeks ago
    JN -042025-1980817

    QC Analyst

    Galway Permanent Competitive

    QC Analyst

    About the job

    Position Title: Quality Control Analyst
    Reporting To: Quality Manager

    Position Summary:
    We are seeking a Quality Control Analyst to support the Quality Manager in ensuring all quality-related standards and compliance requirements are met. This role involves collaboration with internal teams to maintain high standards in testing, documentation, and laboratory procedures.

    Key Responsibilities:

    • Report directly to the Quality Manager on all quality assurance matters.
    • Coordinate with the Quality department to ensure all raw materials and finished products meet regulatory and legal specifications.
    • Perform and document testing for seasonal formulations (e.g., Sheep Dip Winter/Summer), ensuring full compliance with manufacturing authorizations and SOPs.
    • Maintain and revise Quality Assurance and Control (QAC) Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as required.
    • Support the investigation and documentation of customer complaints, non-conformances, and deviations.
    • Contribute to the creation of Product Quality Reviews (PQRs) and Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPAs).
    • Ensure timely maintenance and calibration of all laboratory equipment.
    • Assist with the qualification of lab instruments and perform maintenance and calibration tasks per SOP guidelines.
    • Support preparation for regulatory inspections (e.g., HPRA) and assist in the closure of audit findings in coordination with relevant departments.
    • Oversee the implementation and monitoring of Health & Safety standards across laboratory operations.
    • Work closely with the Qualified Person (QP) and Quality Manager to maintain systems in line with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and regulatory requirements.

    Qualifications & Experience:

    • BSc in Chemistry or a related discipline.
    • Minimum of 12 months' experience working in a cGLP-compliant environment, ideally within an HPRA-approved facility.
    • At least 1 year of hands-on experience with High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) and Gas Chromatography (GC) methods.
    • Strong time-management skills and the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
    • Creative problem-solving ability and a detail-oriented mindset.
    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
    • Strong computer literacy and proficiency in common IT tools.
    • Ability to work well under pressure and meet strict deadlines.