Analytical Chemist

An Analytical Chemist is required by CareerWise Recruitment for our Waterford based pharmaceutical client. This is a 12-month contract position. If you have experience in Method developments then this is the position for you THE ROLE: Provide analytical chemistry expertise and support to the Site activities. Effective interaction with other departments on matters related to ongoing projects. In particular, close contact maintained with Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Manufacturing, Engineering and Program Leads. Participate in development, qualification, and method optimisation for the projects. Participate in method transfer activities as required. Provide update on the ongoing projects and identify improvements when needed. Participate in analytical and functional method improvements, manage and give update on ongoing activities. Bring innovative ideas and actively research for improvements around the analytical space. Support other functions in investigations, troubleshooting, as required. Assist with training of the analyst in areas of expertise and knowledge and in new methods, and techniques. Update the AST Team Leader on potential problems and highlight improvements where possible by use of the normal communication means. Ensure all quality documents and records are complete and current identification of process improvement opportunities through data analysis to include: improved quality, increased capacity/service and product cost. Ensure that critical chemical testing and related equipment meets current validation requirements (IQ/OQ/PQ) where required. Maintain Good Documentation Practices (GDP) at all times including laboratory notebooks and analytical reports. Ensure compliance to current Good manufacturing Practices (cGMP) at all times. REQUIREMENTS: Degree in Science (Chemistry or Biochemistry preferred Experience in a laboratory environment ideally part of which would be in the pharma or biopharma sector. Please call Louise Mulligan today for further information on or email: CareerWise Recruitment (In Search of Excellence) Established in 1999, CareerWise Recruitment specialises in recruitment of management and technical professionals for the life sciences, ICT, engineering, food and agri sectors. We operate out of multiple locations in Ireland and have offices in Cork, Shannon, Galway, Mayo and Dublin. By applying for this position, you are consenting to allow CareerWise Recruitment to process and retain your data in accordance with our Privacy Policy, contained on our website for the purposes of providing career opportunities. CareerWise Recruitment accepts that you do not wish your personal data, including your CV, to be forwarded to any client company without your prior consent and gives an absolute assurance that this wish will always be respected. Please feel free to contact us if you have any queries or wish to withdraw or amend your consent. Skills: Analytical Chemist Analytical Method Development Validation