General Information

Job Advert Title
Quality Control Chemist – Kerry
Location
Ireland
Function/Business Area
Manufacturing
Employment Class
Fixed Term Contract

Description

Quality Control Chemist – Kerry

About Astellas:

At Astellas we are making treatments that matter to people.

We are tackling the toughest health challenges putting the patient at the heart of every move we make.

Our global vision for Patient Centricity is to support the development of innovative health solutions through a deep understanding of the patient experience. At Astellas, Patient Centricity isn’t a buzzword - it’s a guiding principle for action. We believe all staff have a role to play in creating a patient-centric culture and integrating an awareness of the patient into our everyday working practices, regardless of our role, team or division.

We have developed ground-breaking, innovative medicines in immunology, oncology and urology. Our medicines are extending and saving the lives of cancer patients, making transplantation possible and improving the quality of life for those living with conditions where needs are often overlooked.

We take a patient-focused approach, that allows us to convert brilliant early science into treatments and solutions that directly improve and save patients’ lives.

From lab to clinic to patient, we focus on the most promising science, empower the best talent to pursue it, and develop life-changing solutions alongside the best partners.

The Opportunity:

Your main functions of this position are analyse active raw materials, in-process & finished product in accordance with cGMP, GLP and safety standards. Your position also requires full participation and engagement in the onsite graduate programme.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide analytical support to the internal supply chain, the stability programme, projects and lab equipment. This can include analysis of the following:

  • Active Raw Materials, In-process and Finished Products.
  • Stability testing.
  • Project/investigation testing as per protocols.
  • Peer Review of data through use of Empower & LIMS.
  • Data trending, on-going and for PQR.
  • Documenting any OOT/OOS results generated. Participation in associated investigations, assessments, RCA’s and CAPA’s.
  • Cleaning validation.
  • Calibrations/performance checks of equipment.

Other:

  • Participate in continuous improvement projects in QC.
  • Prepare and deliver presentations where necessary and participate in lab meetings.
  • Support training of lab personnel.

Essential Knowledge & Experience:

  • HPLC Experience and/or experience in related industry an advantage.

Education:

  • Minimum bachelor’s degree in Science/ Chemistry or related field or equivalent experience.

Additional information:

  • This is an FTC until the end of March 2026.
  • This position is based in Kerry – Ireland.
  • This position is Fully Onsite.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.


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