Analytical Chemist

About the company

PSC Biotech is a global biotech consultancy established in 1996 and based in Pomona, California, with operations in Ireland, India, Singapore, Australia, and the United States. The company supports more than 350 clients across over 23 countries through cloud-based quality management and regulatory inspection software, as well as metrology and pharmaceutical contract manufacturing services.

Role overview

This opportunity is within the Analytical Sciences team, which is looking for an Analytical Biochemist and/or Biologist at Research Associate level to support gene therapy and enzyme replacement therapy programs. The role calls for someone who is self-driven, able to work independently, thinks critically, and communicates clearly in a busy, multidisciplinary setting. The work focuses on running a broad range of analytical methods and assays used to characterize therapeutic candidates during clinical and commercial process development.

What you will do

• Carry out product testing to support Drug Substance and Drug Product process development activities.
• Perform non-routine testing on in-process and final product samples for key projects handled by the TDS processing team.
• Run analytical methods such as HPLC, UPLC, CE, FTIR, and plate-based assays.
• Record results carefully in line with Good Laboratory Practice requirements and company SOPs.
• Work with teams across Drug Substance Technologies, Drug Product Device Technologies, Manufacturing, and Quality.
• Summarize data clearly and provide quantitative interpretation of experimental findings.
• Deliver concise presentations during department meetings.
• Share weekly progress updates with the manager for each program.
• Prepare experimental plans and results, then circulate them with collaborators and the supervisor; present updates regularly in group discussions.
• Maintain electronic records and reports in a format that can be easily accessed during inspections.

Skills and experience needed

• Strong working knowledge of GMP, GLP, and relevant regulatory expectations.
• Understanding of protein chemistry, protein function, and bioassays.
• Hands-on exposure to cell culture methods and protein expression or activity readouts.
• Strong written, verbal, collaboration, and communication abilities.
• Ability to analyze data, interpret findings, and communicate scientific results effectively.
• Capacity to stay flexible and productive in a fast-moving, multi-tasking environment.

Preferred experience

• Background in method troubleshooting, qualification, and transfer is desirable.
• Knowledge of biopharmaceutical development would be an added advantage.

Education and level

For Research Associate 1, the role requires a bachelor's degree in biological sciences plus at least 2 years of relevant experience, or a master's degree with 1 year of relevant experience. For Research Associate 2, a bachelor's degree in biological sciences plus at least 3 years of relevant experience, or a master's degree with 2 years of relevant experience, is expected. The final title will depend on the candidate's experience.

Tools and equipment

The role involves operating standard laboratory equipment used for biochemistry work and cellular assays.

Workplace and employment context

This is an onsite contract position based in County Cork, Ireland. PSC Biotech describes its employment environment as one that supports career growth through learning and development, in-house training, mentorship, and ongoing guidance. The company also highlights its focus on building high-performing teams that can meet quality, budget, and timeline commitments in a diverse work setting.