Analytical Method Transfer Specialist

**Analytical Method Transfer Specialist**
**Carrigaline, Co. Cork, Ireland**
**Competitive Salary + Bonus + Relocation + medical/health insurance + Pension**
**Permanent Position, no shift work**

Do you have extensive experience in method development for the analysis of Pharmaceutical raw materials and APIs

Would you like to work at a large multi-national pharmaceutical organisation with sites throughout the world?

We have a fantastic opportunity for an Analytical Method Transfer Specialist to work at a GMP Pharmaceutical facility in Carrigaline, Co. Cork, Ireland.

The primary purpose of the Analytical Method Transfer Specialist is to develop and optimise analytical methods along with method validation and transfer according to regulatory guidelines. The role will involve working in a team of expert analytical chemiststo ensure the highest quality and productivity standards are met along with the agreed requirements and timelines.

Key Responsibilities of the Analytical Method Transfer Specialist
- Lead in troubleshooting analytical technical challenges during the development, validation/qualification and transfer of methods.
- Complete analytical data collection, interpretation and characterisation of compounds while ensuring proper documentation of experimental data is adhered to.
- Provide technical expertise and analytical support for the introduction of new products to the Cork site, including method development, validation/qualification and transfer of methods to clients as required.
- Review and approve standard operating procedures (SOP's), laboratory methods, control of substances hazardous to health (COSHH) assessments, laboratory investigational reports, validation protocols, Risk assessments, reports & protocols, and all associatedpolicies ensuring current Good Manufacturing Practice.
- Provide details and contemporaneous updates on technical projects and data generated.
- Training and mentoring of less experienced analysts

Required Education Qualifications, Experience & Skills
- An honours degree in Chemistry or a related discipline is required.
- Considerable experience in a Pharmaceutical analytical laboratory.
- Extensive knowledge of Method development and Method validation to ICH and GMP
- Experience of the analysis and data interpretation of APIs, raw materials and excipients and the associated analytical techniques that may include chromatographic (HPLC, GC, IC), spectroscopic (IR, LC-MS, ICP-OES, Atomic Absorption), physical properties(particle size analysis) and/or pharmacopoeial testing.
- Thorough understanding of requirements for working in a cGMP environment.
- Ability to communicate clearly and to form strong working relationships with colleagues.
- Ability to work on own initiative and be capable of developing solutions to problems as part of a team.

Why take this position?
- Developmental opportunities and career progression
- The opportunity to work at a world-leading pharmaceutical and biotechnology company
- Location is easily accessible
- Free parking on-site
- Full use of the canteen facilities on site
- Additional annual leave days with continued service
- The opportunity to work on therapeutic drugs helping to save lives across the world