Analytical Technical Leader

Analytical Technical Leader

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday. Flexible working hours.

Ref No: HRJOB10964

Business Unit: Almac Sciences Ireland

Location: Athlone, Republic of Ireland

Open To: Internal & External Candidates

Job Specific Duties

Almac Sciences Ireland are currently recruiting for talented Analytical Technical Leader to join their development team.

Are you passionate about advancing analytical methods in the pharmaceutical industry? We are seeking a motivated professional, where you will play a key role in the development and phase-appropriate validation of analytical methods on behalf of external clients.

Your work will support release testing and stability studies for Reference Standards, APIs, and Drug Products. The position encompasses a range of critical analyses, including but not limited to, determination of assay and related substances by HPLC, UPLC, and GC; residual solvent determination by GC; water content analysis by volumetric and coulometric Karl Fischer methods; as well as dissolution, disintegration, hardness, water activity, and content uniformity assessments.

In this role, you will be expected to:

· Demonstrate deep understanding of internal procedures and regulatory aspects relevant to analytical method development and validation.

· Stay up to date with the latest technical activities and advancements in analytical technology

Join us and contribute to ensuring the highest standards in pharmaceutical quality and compliance.

Essential Criteria

• Junior Cert (or equivalent) passes, grades A-C, including Mathematics and English Language or leaving certificate
• Degree level qualification in an Analytical/Chemistry related discipline or equivalent experience (Higher Level Qualification in relevant discipline, including significant industry experience, may be considered in Lieu of Degree Qualification.)
• Previous relevant laboratory experience
• Previous experience in a GMP/GLP environment
• Working knowledge of multiple laboratory techniques and ability to trouble shoot

Please review the attached job description for more information on the person specification. Please ensure that your CV fully reflects the essential criteria required for the role or you may not be shortlisted for interview.

Closing Date: Sunday 28th September 2025 at 5pm

RECRUITMENT AGENCIES PLEASE NOTE: Almac will only accept applications from agencies/business partners that have been invited to work on this role by our Talent Acquisition team. Speculative candidate CVs received or submitted directly to Hiring Managers will be considered unsolicited, and no fee will be payable. Thank you for your cooperation.