Job Description
SK biotek Ireland, an SK pharmteco company, is a global Contract Development and Manufacturing organisation (CDMO) with state-of-the-art facilities in Korea, US, France and Ireland. We are part of the wider SK Inc. with revenues of $88 billion in 2022. Our mission is to make what matters for a healthy, happier world, from grams to tonnes. The Swords Campus has led the way in the development, scale-up and commercial manufacture of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs), Highly Potent Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients and Chemical Intermediates for almost 60 years. With a talented workforce, exceptional technical capabilities, and facilities we have made some of the worlds most important medicines and continue to do so. Further information on SK pharmteco can be found at Current Need: SK biotek Ireland in partnership with CPL is seeking to recruit a Quality Control IPC Chemist to join the QC Department on a 6 month contract. This position is in the In-Process Control group in QC. This position will involve shift work. Position Description: Reporting to the QC IPC Team Lead, the successful candidate will provide in-process analytical support to the manufacturing operations. The QC-IPC Chemist may also be involved in the testing of tankers, raw materials, intermediates and active pharmaceutical ingredients, in the Quality Control Laboratory. Working as part of a Lean Lab team-based structure, the QC-IPC Chemist will require excellent interpersonal and communication skills. The role will involve the use of the classical analytical technologies including Raman, FTIR, KF, IR_LOD in addition to a broad range of modern analytical techniques including HPLC, GC and wet chemistry techniques. Previous experience using Empower and Sample Manager is desirable. The QC-IPC Chemist will also be required to engage and fully participate in huddle meetings and short interval control boards. Minimum Requirements: A BSc in Analytical Science, Chemistry or a related discipline is required A minimum of 3 years experience in analytical chemistry is required. The desired candidate should be highly motivated, have strong teamwork skills, with proven success of working in a team environment with flexibility to react to changing business needs. Experience in Operational Excellence, 5s, Lean Labs and yellow belt projects is desirable. The successful candidate will have a strong ability to manage their own workload and will play an important part in the various sub teams in QC such as Safety, Equipment, or Audit Readiness. Experience in Investigation and Technical writing would be desirable. Skills: HPLC GMP API IPC QC Analytical Chemistry