QC Chemist

About Eirgen Pharma

Join Eirgen Pharma, a dynamic company established in 2005 in Waterford, Ireland, employing over 180 people. We blend the agility of a small enterprise with the ambition to manufacture and provide high-quality medicines globally within a supportive and collaborative culture focused on people.

Role Overview

As a Quality Control Chemist, you will be an integral member of the QC team responsible for analyzing all finished pharmaceutical products according to cGxP standards. This position operates in a rotating shift schedule: one week from 7am to 3pm and the next from 3pm to 11pm.

Key Duties

• Conduct timely and precise testing of raw materials, packaging, finished products, and stability samples, emphasizing finished product analysis.
• Assist with daily Quality Control laboratory operations and related activities.
• Prepare and review laboratory documentation as needed.
• Maintain strict adherence to GMP guidelines, company SOPs, regulatory, safety, and environmental protocols.
• Engage in continuous improvement efforts to optimize laboratory processes.
• Provide support during internal, customer, and regulatory inspections and audits.
• Participate in investigations concerning laboratory deviations, out-of-specification results, and incidents.
• Create, evaluate, and manage controlled documents within the document management system.
• Observe and comply with site Health & Safety regulations, including hazard identification and reporting.

Candidate Profile

• Holds an honours degree or higher in Analytical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Science, or a related field.
• Has at least two years of experience performing HPLC testing within a Quality Control laboratory setting.
• Demonstrates experience working in a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical environment.

Why Work With Us?

• Collaborate within a dedicated analytical team focused on delivering high-quality data in a fast-paced, GMP-compliant environment.
• Gain exposure to both development-stage and commercial pharmaceutical products.
• Benefit from a quality-centered, collaborative workplace culture.
• Enjoy excellent employee benefits including pension schemes, health insurance, social club participation, and canteen amenities.