Quality Control Analyst – In Process Control (Shift) – 12 Month Contract

About the role

Our pharmaceutical client in Cork is seeking a Quality Control Analyst to join the In‑Process Control team on a 12‑month contract. The role involves performing analytical and microbiological testing to support manufacturing operations and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

Key responsibilities

• Perform primary review of QC raw data and trend results.
• Prepare protocols, summaries, and reports, including submissions to regulatory agencies.
• Draft and update QC Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Act as a technical subject‑matter expert, providing training and support to fellow analysts.
• Evaluate analytical and microbiological results against defined acceptance criteria.
• Conduct and document laboratory investigations to completion.
• Maintain the laboratory in a constant state of audit and inspection readiness.
• Interact directly with regulatory agency inspectors during audits and inspections.

Required profile

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong customer focus with accountability for speed, quality, and accuracy.
• Self‑motivated and able to work under pressure in a fast‑paced environment.
• BSc in a scientific or engineering discipline with 5+ years of relevant cGMP laboratory experience, or MSc with 3+ years of relevant cGMP laboratory experience.

Required skills

• cGMP laboratory experience.