QC Validation Analyst

Job Overview

Based within the QC Validation Department, the successful candidate will be involved in carrying out chemical analysis of in-process / finished product samples, collection and analysis of cleaning validation sampling, analytical method validation and completion of all associated documentation in accordance with the relevant validation protocols, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).

Main Activities/Tasks

The role will involve use of the following standard techniques:

• Wet chemistry
• UV/Vis Spectrometry
• Potentiometric analysis
• Karl Fischer moisture determinations
• High Performance Liquid Chromatography / Ultra Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC & UPLC)
• Dissolution
• Gas Chromatography (GC)
• Atomic absorption spectrometry (AAS)

Other duties will include preparation of QC Validation Protocols, QC Validation Reports, Validation Master Plan and SOPs to support the cleaning validation program. Perform execution, sampling and analyse the results of testing to determine the acceptability of result against pre-determined criteria. Perform analytical method development and subsequent analytical method validation. Coordinate with other departments to complete cleaning validation tasks.
Applicants should be able to demonstrate good working knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and current Good Laboratory Practices (cGLP)

Essential Criteria:

Third level qualification in a chemistry related discipline with a strong analytical background OR a minimum of 2 years’ relevant industry experience in an analytical laboratory setting.
Laboratory experience as part of studies.
Good communication skills, written and oral with demonstrated ability to effectively work within cross functional area.
Good organisation skills.

Desirable Criteria:

• Experience of Cleaning Validation or Verification and cleaning approaches in a multiproduct facility.
• Working knowledge of HPLC / UPLC
• Previous knowledge of Analytical Method Validation
• Full driving license

Duration: Permanent

Location: Newry

Additional Information:

• Applicants should be able to provide proof that they have a right to work in the UK at the time of their application. Applicants who are unable to provide this proof will not be considered.
• We regret that applications received after the closing date and time will not be accepted.
• We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of a Visa at this time.
• This role is based on a site that produces penicillin and as such, would not be suitable for those with a penicillin allergy.

Benefits:

• Free life assurance
• Company pension scheme
• Healthcare cash plan
• 32 days annual leave
• Wedding leave
• Company sick pay
• Employee well-being initiatives
• Employee assistance programme
• On-site free parking
• Subsidised canteen facilities
• WeCare programme – supporting the local community
• Employee perks scheme
• Employee recognition scheme
• Career development opportunities

Contact: recruitment@norbrook.co.uk

Norbook Laboratories Limited employs a workforce with members of all sections of the community and is committed to appointing people purely on the basis of merit. In accordance with our equal opportunities policy, we would particularly like to welcome applicants from the Protestant Community.