Analytical Laboratory Analyst 2

The Analytical Laboratory Analyst will be required to assist the Team Lead, Analytical Laboratory in the day to day running of the Analytical Lab.

Reporting to: Team Lead, Analytical Laboratory  

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• Deputize for Team Lead, Analytical Laboratory as required including providing technical and problem-solving support to the team as required.
• Aid in the development of new methods and conduct testing and software validation activity as required.
• Carry out project work as required, particularly associated with the implementation of new specifications and methods of analysis required to comply with pharmacopeia or customer requirements.
• Review/Approve Qualification of equipment used in the lab.
• Perform analytical testing in accordance with associated regulatory and procedural requirements and ensure that laboratory documentation is kept up to date at all times.
• In depth knowledge of Agilent HPLC’s, Empower, Pharmspec and Chemstation Software required.
• Receipt and log-in of samples for testing.
• Daily monitoring and verification of laboratory equipment and completion of associated paperwork.
• Perform instrument calibration and maintenance and review and approval of associated documentation as required.
• Review/Approve laboratory testing data as required and reports for release testing of finished product and raw materials analysis.
• Review and Approve laboratory investigations in a timely manner as required.
• Review and Approve laboratory investigations in a timely manner as required.
• In depth knowledge of Agilent HPLC’s, Empower, Pharmspec and Chemstation Software required.
• Laboratory purchasing and inventory control as required.
• Maintain laboratory in a clean and well organised status at all times.
• Delegate for Microbiologist where trained on relevant procedures/tasks.
• Participate in audits (internal and external) and inspections and implement CAPA outcomes as appropriate.
• Comply with GLP/ GMP and safety requirements at all times.
• Ensure that Cook’s Code of Conduct is considered in all business matters carried out on Cook’s behalf.

• Candidates must possess a third level qualification (degree level) in chemistry/science related discipline.
• The ideal candidate should possess at least 3 years’ experience in a GLP/GMP analytical laboratory environment within the pharmaceutical or medical device industry.
• Candidates must be strong technically with the ability to troubleshoot HPLC, and/or dissolution in addition to other analytical instrumentation. Candidates must be capable of working on their own initiative and also be comfortable within a team environment.
• Willingness and availability to travel on company business.

About Cook Limerick  

Cook Medical has been in Limerick since 1996, starting out with labeling and distribution and steadily growing and evolving to include manufacturing, centralised customer support and on to collaborative product development in the Innovation Centre. The Ireland location is our European headquarters and houses our EMEA Support Centre. This location currently employs more than 1000 people and manufactures 10% of Cook’s products for global markets.   

Our employee benefits include:   

• Hybrid Work Model    

• Company sponsored Defined Contribution pension scheme   

• Medical Health Insurance cover for you and your immediate family   

• Life Assurance and Income Protection cover   

• Educational Assistance    

• Performance related Bonus   

• Extensive health & wellness program including Indian head massages, healthy lifestyle seminars, mindfulness courses, physio sessions, flu vaccinations, nutrition talks   

• Fully equipped gym on site   

• 39-hour week with flexible start & finish times    

• Paid time off to participate in volunteer activities   

• Free parking   

• Subsidised restaurant   

• Sports & Social club 

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