Senior QC Associate (Bioassays)
- Employer
- i-Pharm Consulting
- Location
- Dublin, Republic of Ireland
- Salary
- £251.82 - £335.76 per day
- Start date
- 7 May 2019
- Closing date
- 21 May 2019
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- Discipline
- Quality, QC Analyst
- Hours
- Full Time
- Contract Type
- Contract
- Experience Level
- Experienced (non-manager)
Job Details
QC BioAnalytical Sciences
This job specification outlines the general responsibilities associated with the role of QC BioAnalytical Sciences - Senior Associate on the Amgen Manufacturing site. This role will be responsible for leading, coordinating, facilitating, and undertaking activities pertaining to lab operations and compliance, with minimal supervision, acting as a role model for other lab colleagues. The role undertakes implementing continuous improvement projects and supporting a lean culture and Right First Time (RFT). The role also represents the QC unit by liaising with internal and external customers.
Additionally, the role may involve carrying out additional work functions that are not described in this specification but are associated with their role.
Key Responsibilities
* Experience in a wide variety of analytical techniques including but not limited to Bioassays, Immunoassays, Cell Culture and Aseptic Technique. Experience with liquid-handling robots is also preferable.
* Plan and perform multiple, complex routine/ non-routine methods and procedures and a large variety of assays.
* Participate in the peer review of analytical data.
* Responsible for providing technical guidance and applying expertise and critical thinking to help to resolve technical issues.
* Lead training of staff on technical aspects of job as required.
* Develop, revise and implement procedures that comply with appropriate regulatory requirements.
* Qualification of analytical equipment and related testing functions.
* Participate in Analytical Method Transfers
* Compliance with Standard Operating Procedures and Registered specifications.
* Ensure the laboratory is operated in a safe manner
* Maintain quality systems within the QC laboratories to ensure ongoing compliance to cGLP and cGMP.
* Ensure timely completion of Laboratory Investigation Reports and deviations through the Non-Conformance procedures.
* Participate in the generation and update of SOP's, trend data, investigations, non-conformances, validation protocols, reports, method validation/verifications and equipment qualifications.
* Participate in regulatory agency inspections as required.
* Plan and implement procedures and systems to maximise operating efficiency.
* Manage and contribute to the achievements of department productivity and quality goals.
The knowledge and skills necessary to perform the duties of this position are typically acquired through the following combination of education, experience and knowledge or the equivalent.
Qualifications
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Experience with TrackWise, Change Control Systems, EDMQ and SAP an advantage
* Knowledge of applicable Regulatory requirements
* Experience with Regulatory inspections and interaction with inspectors is preferable
* Experience leading cross-functional teams
* Experience working with teams and influencing decision.
* Skilled in the use of problem solving tools/techniques
Knowledge and Experience:
* Hold a third level qualification (Degree) in Biology, Biotechnology or related discipline.
* Have 4-5 years of experience in a pharmaceutical/healthcare Laboratory.
* Experience in Bioassays, Immunoassays and Cell Culture is essential.
* Possess key competencies to include planning/organisation, problem solving, communication, teamwork, flexibility, coaching and motivating.
Company
i-Pharm Consulting provides Talent Solutions for the global Life Sciences sector.
We are an award-winning international life sciences recruitment company with offices in London, Munich, Frankfurt, Sydney, New York, Charlotte, and Los Angeles. In a highly competitive marketplace, we connect top talent with the very best opportunities.
Since 2008, i-Pharm’s independent, expert, and ethical approach to procuring talent has helped power the pioneering progress made by Pharmaceutical, Biotech and MedTech companies around the world.
With offices across 3 continents, we have teams servicing the major global life science hubs. We combine local knowledge, with a global network of contacts that allows us to bring together talent and opportunity when it matters most.
For candidates, we become “career partners”. We know them as people, not CVs, learning about their aims, motivations and personal situation. We build open dialogue, provide honest advice and offer ongoing support, whether or not we’re currently working with them.
As a result, we have supported many specialists in this focused field throughout their careers, helping them plan their path through life sciences by identifying the right roles for them, not just any roles to suit us.
We change the lives and trajectory of our candidates' careers by offering incredible opportunities with the best clients in the sector.
- Website
- http://www.i-pharmconsulting.com/
- Telephone
- +44 (0) 20 3189 2299
- Location
-
52 Bedford Row
London
England
WC1R 4LR
United Kingdom
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