QC BioAnalytical Sciences - Senior Associate

Role overview

This opportunity is for a QC BioAnalytical Sciences Senior Associate at a client manufacturing facility in Dublin. The position focuses on lab operations, compliance, and technical support within the QC function. The successful person will work with limited supervision, act as a dependable example for other laboratory staff, and help drive continuous improvement, lean working practices, and Right First Time performance. The role also involves acting as a contact point for both internal teams and external stakeholders.

The job may also include related duties beyond those explicitly listed here, where they are connected to the position.

Key duties

• Handle a broad mix of analytical work, including cell-based bioassays, immunoassays, cell culture for bioassay execution, and aseptic technique; experience with liquid-handling robots is an advantage.
• Organize and carry out complex routine and non-routine procedures, along with a wide range of assays.
• Review analytical data as part of peer checking activities.
• Provide technical input, troubleshoot issues, and use sound judgment to resolve laboratory problems.
• Support and deliver technical training for colleagues when needed.
• Draft, update, and roll out procedures that align with the necessary regulatory standards.
• Support qualification work for analytical instruments and the associated testing activities.
• Take part in analytical method transfer activities.
• Follow standard operating procedures and approved specifications at all times.
• Help keep the lab safe and operating in a controlled manner.
• Maintain QC laboratory quality systems so that cGLP and cGMP expectations continue to be met.
• Complete laboratory investigation reports and deviation records promptly under non-conformance processes.
• Contribute to SOP updates, trending activities, investigations, non-conformance handling, validation protocols, reports, method validation and verification, and equipment qualification documents.
• Support regulatory inspections when required.
• Help design and implement systems and procedures that improve operational efficiency.
• Work toward department targets for productivity and quality.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in a science-related discipline is required.
• A microbiology degree may be acceptable if there is clear, direct experience with bioassays and immunoassays.
• Proven background in cell-based potency bioassays, cell culture, and GMP/GDP ELISA work is needed; at least 6 months is required, with more than 1 year preferred.
• Hands-on capability in cell culture is essential.
• Practical experience with immunoassay methods, particularly ELISA, is required.
• Familiarity with GMP/GDP laboratory settings is expected.
• This is not an entry-level position; candidates should already have direct exposure to bioassays or immunoassays and be ready to contribute with minimal onboarding time.
• CVs should demonstrate routine laboratory testing, method execution, and data analysis in the relevant areas.
• Experience with project-based lab work such as lean initiatives, continuous improvement, error management, SOPs, and method transfers is important.
• Comfort using digital laboratory systems, such as Lens Smart Lab, is desired.
• Experience working across multiple functions in a large QC environment is beneficial.

Additional information

Applicants should be prepared to take on broader responsibilities linked to the role where needed. The position is based onsite in Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland, and is offered on a contract basis.

Workplace standards

The role requires close attention to compliance, safe laboratory practice, documentation quality, and ongoing support for productivity and quality objectives within the QC function.