IQC Analyst

Would you like to join an international team working to improve the future of healthcare? Do you want to enhance the lives of millions of people? Grifols is a global healthcare company that since 1909 has been working to improve the health and well-being of people around the world. We are leaders in plasma-derived medicines and transfusion medicine and develop, produce and market innovative medicines, solutions and services in more than 110 countries and regions.

Position Summary:

Incoming Quality Control (IQC) Analyst is required for the sampling and testing of packaging material for the Secondary Packaging facility and raw materials for the Purification and Aseptic Manufacturing plant for blood protein Albumin in Grifols Worldwide Operations (GWWO), reporting directly to the IQC Supervisor. This role offers a chance to work in a state of the art facility, in an innovative Biotechnology company with excellent career development opportunities and a clear and committed patient focus.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform sampling of raw materials/packaging materials in non-classified and cleanroom environment as required
• Perform testing of raw materials/packaging materials as per procedures and as required per the Production plan
• Ensure all Laboratory equipment used is maintained, calibrated and qualified as required in line with site procedures
• Creation and updates of quality Raw Material Specification documents and other documentation as applicable to the Incoming Quality Control Laboratory
• Review of area specific SOPs to ensure all aspects of compliance are adhered to
• Perform environmental monitoring of Cleanroom environment
• Training of new Incoming Quality Control personnel when appropriate
• Participate in process/product/OOS investigations related to the Incoming Quality Control process as required
• Implementation of Corrective and Preventative actions related to Incoming Quality Control as required
• Support site quality activities, including but not limited to: Annual Product quality reviews, recall activities, change control etc.
• Ensure regular Quality interaction with other departments within GWWO and Grifols sister sites
• Participate in any regulatory, corporate or Internal audits as required
• Keep abreast of the latest developments from regulatory authorities in relation to Quality Compliance activities
• Complete any process/product/system improvement projects as assigned in including method transfers

Knowledge & Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Must be able to read, write and speak English
• Strong technical writing skills
• Strong interpersonal skills with abilty to interact with all levels of personnel in a professional manner
• Competence in Microsoft packages specifically word, excel and PowerPoint
• Good organizational skills
• Flexibility
• Results orientated
• Sampling and Testing of incoming raw materials in a cleanroom environment desirable but not essential
• SAP experience desirable but not essential

Qualifications

• B.Sc. or equivalent in chemistry, biochemistry, pharmaceutical science or related field
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a quality or production function within the pharmaceutical industry

Our Benefits Include:

• Highly competitive salary
• Group pension scheme - Contribution rates are 5% employer and 5% employee
• Private Medical Insurance for the employee
• Ongoing opportunities for career development in a rapidly expanding work environment
• Succession planning and internal promotions
• Education allowance
• Wellness activities - Social activities eg. Padel, Summer Event

We understand that self-doubt can hold talented individuals back from applying for opportunities. We encourage everyone who meets the qualifications to apply – we're excited to hear from you

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Location: Grange Castle (Dublin) 

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