Job Description:
Duties
- Initiation, design and prioritization of analytical projects
- Preparation, review and approval of analytical protocols and reports
- Selection and approval of chemical raw materials
- Co-ordination, review and approval of laboratory investigations
- Preparation and maintenance of chemistry methods, specifications and SOPs in compliance with pharmacopoeial and regulatory requirements
- Selection of contract laboratories, co-ordination of testing requirements and review of reports received
- Ensuring GMP/GLP compliance in all aspects of the laboratory functions
- Implementing a creative approach to improving accuracy, reliability and productivity within laboratory area group
- Implementing appropriate safety procedures in the laboratory
- Performing environmental and safety assessments for new chemicals
- Ensuring compliance with chemical regulatory requirements, e.g. REACH Directive
- Management of chemistry department budget
- Human resource management of chemistry department staff, including planning, recruitment, training and development
- Ensuring effective interaction and involvement with other departments and management
- Hosting and responding to laboratory audits
- Identifying and maintaining laboratory metrics
Experience required
- Third Level Degree (PhD desirable)
- Minimum of 5 years experience in the medical device/pharma industry
- Proven record in method development transfer and validation
- A strong theoretical and practical knowledge of HPLCs
- Very good interpersonal, communication and presentation skills, along with an ability to deliver on targets and deadlines
- Proficient in the use of MS Office and Chromatography systems software