Quality Control Analyst

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas - immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn and Tik Tok.

Job Description

We are recruiting Quality Control Analyst (12 months) to join our diverse team in Cork. ( Shift Position)

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• Execute analysis of raw materials, in-process material, and finished product in compliance with schedule.
• Complete analysis in accordance with SOP and standard methods.
• Execute analysis of water, cleaning samples etc as required.
• Execute calibrations and PM of equipment as required to ensure equipment is appropriate for use for analysis.
• Co-ordinate maintenance schedules with external suppliers to ensure compliance with schedule and in house procedures.
• Preparation of all solutions, reagents etc. associated with analysis.
• Execute stock control on laboratory consumables including reagents, solvents to ensure there is adequate supply to execute tasks. Complete purchase orders as required and manage materials on receipt.
• Participate in the preparation of QC documents including SOPs, specifications, methods.
• Participate in training and development activities to ensure that new technologies are applied and that skill level is developed.
• Execute validation studies and transfer studies to ensure equipment, methods and personnel are appropriately qualified.
• Participation in QC and site projects by representing QC so as to provide an appropriate service to other departments
• Ensure QC activities are executed in line in in-house procedures and in compliance with requirements of cGMP.
• Ensure QC activities are executed in line with safety requirements and good laboratory practice.
• Keep work area clean and tidy.
• Keep up to date on regulatory development and standards by accessing in house library, accessing current Pharmacopoeias etc.
• Participation in investigations into failures, out of trends and out of specifications as required.

Qualifications

• Degree in an analytical science/biochemistry/toxicology is preferred
• Previous experience in a laboratory environment and direct experience of HPLC analysis would be an advantage
• Analytical approach to tasks. Good organisation skills. Technical skills in analysis are important. Microsoft office suite ( excel / word)

Additional Information

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

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