Graduate Quality Control Analyst 2023
Janssen Sciences Ireland
Cork

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Description

Janssen Sciences Ireland UC established its operation in Ringaskiddy in 2005 on a 100-acre site with an investment of €500 million. For more than 25 years we have been a global leader in the field of biomedicines, particularly in groundbreaking monoclonal antibody technology, an approach to producing medicines that launched a new generation of products to treat immune related diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and plaque psoriasis.

The facility in Ringaskiddy is fully operational and currently expanding its operations to continue focusing on producing biomedicines for both the treatment of immune related diseases and new and creative cancer treatments.

Job Purpose

We have an exciting opportunity for a QC Analyst on the Janssen Graduate Program. This individual will be responsible for carrying out tasks and projects related to the analysis of biotechnology products as required by Good Manufacturing practice (GMP). The individual will participate in the delivery of lab testing efforts by using both existing and new procedures or processes to independently interpret data and identify and correct issues. Proposes ideas and next steps to supervisors and/or managers. Receives intermittent, moderately detailed instructions from Quality leaders at various levels, in addition to other partners.

What you’re great at:

Analytical testing knowledge including an understanding of Biopharmaceutical manufacturing and batch release processes. Knowledge of equipment qualification, analytical method transfers, root cause problem solving and continuous improvement desirable. A strong teammate who is very customer focused, possesses leadership and testing skills and both stakeholder and project management experience. Strong collaboration & interpersonal skills, both written and oral.

As a Graduate Quality Control Analyst, a typical day may include:

• Supporting the QC Team Leader during day-to-day operations of area.
• Testing for laboratory related projects e.g., analytical method transfers, equipment qualification, invalid assay and NC reduction initiatives etc.
• Performing IP/ Microbiology/ Bioassay/ Separations analysis.
• Identifying and implementing laboratory process improvements leading to improved efficiency &/or compliance within area.
• Authors and investigates internal investigations, participates in regulatory inspections & external technical discussions etc.
• Keeping up to date with analytical technology and regulatory / compliance trends.
• Participates in technical groups to implement laboratory activities while following local and global regulatory requirements as well as J&J standards.
• Supports the roll-out of laboratory activities (for example, instrument life-cycle management).
• Performs laboratory studies, projects, and processes/initiatives.
• Assists in developing lab strategies, policies, and guidelines linked to area of expertise (for example, authoring Standard Operating Procedures).
• Contributes to external and/or internal manuscripts, regulatory reports, and technical reports.
• Supports equipment qualifications to ensure accuracy and consistency of results.

Education and Experience

Essential:

• Recent Graduate (2022 or due to graduate in 2023)
• Will hold a minimum of a third-level degree in a A BSc in Chemistry, Biochemistry or related Scientific discipline.
• Technical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledgeable of FDA/EMEA regulatory requirements applicable to biologics and/or pharmaceuticals.
• Be ambitious with excellent social, communication and partner management skills.
• Acute attention to detail.
• A focus on patients and customers at all times.

Please note that we plan to close for first round of applications on 23rd October, but could close earlier if we receive too many applications.

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