Specialist, QC Material Management

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Bristol Myers Squibb Ireland

Bristol Myers Squibb has been in operation in Ireland since 1964, employing over 650 people across a range of activities and business units

Located in Dublin, Cruiserath Biologics Campus, a one billion Multi-Product Cell Culture Biologics Manufacturing facility plays a central role in the Global Product Development and Supply (GPS) network as the company’s first European biologics manufacturing facility.  This state of the art facility will produce multiple therapies for the company’s growing biologics portfolio. Global Biologics Laboratory (GBL) responsible for the release testing of Biologics Drug product for the network, is also based on the Cruiserath Biologics Campus.

BMS Cruiserath has been awarded “Biopharma Company of the Year 2019” in the Irish Pharma Industry Awards and is certified as a Great Place to Work since 2017, including as a Great Place to Work for Women in 2020 and 2021.  

For more information about Bristol Myers Squibb, visit us at BMS.com/ie

The Role

Bristol-Myers Squibb is seeking to recruit on a permanent contract, a Specialist, QC Material Management Analyst to join the QC Site Operations team at its Multi-Product Cell Culture Drug Substance Facility in Cruiserath, Dublin. 

Reporting to the QC Material Management Supervisor, they will be responsible for supporting site activities related to performing testing of Raw Materials, in-process samples and laboratory duties in accordance with cGMP regulations.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performing QC testing (TOC, Nitrates, Conductivity) of water samples. Performing analysis of Raw Materials including HPLC, GC, KF, UV, IR and wet chemistry techniques. Completion in a timely and accurate manner of laboratory documentation as directed by the QC Material Management Supervisor.
• Receipt of test and reserve samples, and critical reagents and standards. Support sample shipments as required.
• Perform routine data and trending analysis, investigate OOS/OOT results and draft investigation reports and event reviews.

• Maintain a high standard of GMP compliance with Standard Operating Procedures and Registered Specifications, including the completion and provision of training as required.

• Assisting in authoring and reviewing documentation, including SOPs.
• Batch paperwork review, and reconciliation of analysis performed in laboratory. Ensuring that any out of specification results are investigated according to site procedures.
• Participate in internal and external inspections.
• Assist in technical transfers and material qualification work.
• Performing any other activities as indicated by the Lab Supervisor.

Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills Required:

The successful candidate must demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work in a team based collaborative environment.

The ideal candidate should hold a minimum of a third level qualification (Degree) in Chemistry/Biology or related discipline along with at least 1 year of experience in a pharmaceutical / healthcare laboratory or related technical function.

Why you should apply

• You will help patients in their fight against serious diseases
• You will be part of a company that encourages excellence and innovation, respects diversity, develops leaders and values its employees.
• You’ll get a competitive salary and a great benefits package including an annual bonus, pension contribution, family medical allowance, 23.5 days annual leave plus 3 Company days, life assurance, on-site gym and gai