Biochemical QC Analyst

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We are currently looking for a Biochemical QC Analyst to join our team in our award-winning business in Bray, Ireland.

Competitive salary

Benefits linked holidays

Contributory pension scheme

Life insurance

Share purchase scheme

Subsidised private medical cover

Cycle2Work scheme

Employee assistance programme

At Neogen, we partner with our customers to protect and enhance the world’s level of food and animal safety. By offering a diverse suite of solutions for the food, beverage, animal protein and agriculture industries, we empower our customers to safeguard their brands and create better products. We also have the privilege to partner with companies in the companion and performance animal industries, as well as the fields of life sciences and toxicology.

Our team here supports the Indian, European, Middle Eastern and African (iEMEA) territories for Neogen Corporation, a top performing NASDAQ listed business employing over 2,000 people worldwide.

What you’ll be doing:

• Preparing installation and and test validation procedures/protocols to ensure product is manufactured in accordance with appropriate regulatory agency validation requirements, internal company standards and current industry practices.
• Compiling and analysing validation data, preparing reports and making recommendations for changes and/or improvements.
• Performing biochemical analyses of raw materials, in-process samples, intermediates and finished product (particularly enzymes and carbohydrates) by traditional wet chemistry and biochemical techniques (i.e. spectrophotometry) or other relevant techniques.
• Scheduling QC workload to ensure all products are tested in a timely manner.
• Liaising with other departments in relation to QC testing, especially in-process sample analysis, to ensure accurate transfer of information from laboratory to these departments.
• Troubleshooting of analytical methods as required and guided by the senior members of QC Team to ensure proper functionality.
• Stability studies of new and existing products.
• Packing of enzyme products (standalone enzymes and kit components).
• Reporting of non-conforming work by raising non-conformances, review, and approval of QC corrective actions.
• Adhering to SOPs, reviewing and updating SOPs, analytical methods and other relevant documents, as required.
• Maintaining all laboratory notebooks, records and reports to a high standard.
• Calibration and day-to-day maintenance of analytical equipment.
• Fully support the Quality Assurance team in continued compliance with all QMS requirements.
• Adhering to standards in the area of health and safety within the laboratory; fully support the H&S team in compliance with all H&S requirements.

About you:

• You’ll have practical skills, knowledge and experience pf Biochemistry.
• You’ll be familiar with the equipment used in Biochemical laboratories.
• You’ll ideally have at least 1 years industrial experience.
• Having knowledge of carbohydrate chemistry and Quality Management Systems would be an advantage.
• You’ll have a BSc (Hons) in Biochemistry, or related discipline such as Biotechnology/Food Chemistry/Molecular Biology.
• You’ll be able to read and interpret technical data and procedures.
• You’ll have excellent record keeping, IT and organizational skills with the ability to adapt to and prioritise a busy workload.

A Mission That Matters

Neogen is dedicated to the advancement of human and animal wellbeing through science and technology so we can fuel a brighter future for global food security.

Our culture is comprised of our Purpose and Promise, our Principles and our Values – which guide our everyday decision making. Dreaming big while Inspiring and Innovating, doing the right thing while Acting with Integrity, being solution driven while Delivering On Our Promises, celebrating the talent each person brings while Fostering Optimism and valuing diversity while Cultivating Belonging. It’s our actions aligning with these values that provide a consistent, happy and healthy work environment for our employees.

This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a growing organisation. If this role has caught your attention and you feel it might be good fit for you then please don't hesitate to apply.

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Come Be Part Of A Mission that Matters!

From inside the farm gate to our dinner plates, Neogen protects the world’s food supply. Through a variety of animal healthcare products, to food safety solutions for dangerous bacteria, allergens, toxins, drug residues and much more, Neogen is there — and you can be too.