Associate Scientist

Role overview

An opportunity is available for an Associate Scientist to join the Dundalk QC team within Site Analytical Sciences, part of Global Quality and Large Molecule Analytical Sciences. This position supports a modern, fast-moving start-up style environment where analytical work is carried out using advanced technology.

The role focuses on release and stability testing, execution and troubleshooting of analytical methods, transfer and verification of new methods, support for Digital Lab Records, and participation in continuous improvement and compliance work in a regulated quality control setting.

Key duties

• Assess and interpret analytical results and associated data.
• Assist with the digitalisation initiative, including reviewing methods for Digital Lab Records rollout and requalifying equipment.
• Support equipment qualification activities.
• Help with technology transfers from other sites.
• Apply GMP expectations when preparing experiments and protocols.
• Check that protocols and reports meet compliance standards.
• Maintain safety standards at laboratory level.

Required background and capabilities

To succeed in this role, candidates are expected to bring a bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a closely related scientific area. Industry experience in pharmaceuticals is also required.

Hands-on familiarity with compendial testing methods such as pH, TOC, Karl Fischer, appearance, and osmolality, along with Total Protein, EIAs, PCR, or microbiological methods, is important. A solid understanding of the product development lifecycle, regulatory submission needs such as IND, IMPD, MAA, and BLA, and current GMP expectations including ICH and pharmacopeial requirements is also needed.

Preferred attributes include a proactive, service-minded, and communicative approach, the ability to troubleshoot and work independently, strong personal integrity and credibility, and enthusiasm for Lean and continuous improvement.

About the company and site

The company has operated in Ireland for 50 years and is one of the country’s major healthcare employers, with more than 4,000 people working across eight locations in Ballydine, Brinny, Dunboyne, Dundalk, Carlow, and Dublin. Its Irish operations support human health and animal health businesses and contribute to manufacturing excellence and research and development across the network.

The Dundalk site is a state-of-the-art vaccines facility of over 15,500 square metres across three floors. It is focused on qualification, ongoing product development, and expanding its capabilities. The facility includes drug substance manufacturing, drug product manufacturing, and quality control laboratories that support global vaccine supply.

The organisation is committed to putting patients first and developing solutions for some of the world’s most difficult healthcare challenges.

Additional information

This role is a regular employee position. The job includes flexibility where possible, and the company operates a hybrid working model for office-based colleagues globally; however, this position is based onsite in Dundalk. Candidates may discuss what flexibility means to them during the application process.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and values inclusive, talented, and committed people. Applicants who need support during recruitment can contact the assigned Talent Acquisition Advisor.

For search firms: unsolicited submissions will not be accepted unless there is a valid written search agreement in place for this role. No fee will be paid for referrals made without a pre-existing agreement. Agency introductions are only valid for the specific position covered by the agreement. Phone calls and emails are not requested.

Employee status: Regular

Relocation: Not specified

Visa sponsorship: Not specified

Travel requirements: Not applicable

Flexible work arrangements: Not applicable

Shift: Not specified

Valid driving license: Not specified

Hazardous materials: Not specified

Job posting end date: 23 June 2026. Applications should be submitted no later than the day before the end date, by 11:59:59 PM.

Requisition ID: R400394