QC Analyst

Phibro Animal Health Corporation is a publicly traded organization with a rich history spanning nearly 100 years of service. The Company is a global manufacturer of medicated feed additives, feed ingredients, advanced nutrition solutions, vaccines and specialty chemicals for various industrial markets. Phibro’s revenues are in excess of $820 million, and are supported by over 1500 employees worldwide.

QC Analyst

Job Purpose: The QC Analyst will be responsible for supporting utility qualification, utility testing, environmental monitoring, product testing and other tasks as required at the Phibro Animal Health Ltd. site. Key Responsibilities:

1. Understand and support testing of product samples including raw materials, intermediates and finished goods as well as environmental and clean utilities samples.
2. Performance of laboratory tests as per standard operating procedures.
3. Recording of analytical results accurately.
4. Operation, maintenance and calibration of laboratory instruments.
5. Generation or updates of necessary documentation to support the QC laboratory, i.e. procedures, work instructions and protocols.
6. Execute microbiological/product method validations as needed for product and clean utilities qualification program.
7. Perform bioburden and endotoxin sample analysis in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOPs).
8. When required, perform virus neutralization and viral titration sample analysis in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOPs).
9. Perform or support the sample analysis for microbial identification.
10. Conduct laboratory investigations and generate reports in response to invalid assays, Deviations, OOS/OOT.
11. Present analytical data/trend reports clearly and concisely to management.
12. Sampling and testing to support qualification and re-validation of utilities and cleanrooms.
13. Ensure cGMP & GLP standards are maintained and adherence to schedules to meet regulatory and business requirements.
14. Support the execution of pilot scale vaccine manufacturing processes for proof-of-concept and optimization trials.
15. Other duties as required.

Job Specific Technical, Functional and Professional Competencies:

1. Knowledge of microbiology, chemical and physical test methods.
2. Excellent attention to detail and significant data review experience essential.
3. Effective time management and multi-tasking skills.
4. Demonstrate ability to drive the completion of tasks, troubleshooting skills and strong attention to detail.
5. Excellent technical writing skills including laboratory investigation reports, deviation reports and validation reports.
6. Adaptable and flexible to meet the companies’ requirements.

Essential Education and Experience:

1. A minimum of an Honours Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline (e.g. biochemistry, chemistry, biotechnology, biopharmaceutical science). A Bachelor’s degree in science with additional significant microbiology lab experience will be considered.
2. A minimum of 3 years of industry experience within a GMP laboratory. Significant microbiological skills and understanding will be considered an advantage.
3. Experience with vaccines would be preferable particularly in the area of viral titrations, ELISA and PCR testing.
4. Must have experience in authoring, reviewing and execution of method validation studies and reports.
5. Experience in laboratory investigations, deviations and change controls will be considered an advantage.

Desired Education and Experience:

1. Experience gowning and entering cleanroom areas.

Phibro is an Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristics protected by law. Business Unit: Animal Health & Mineral Nutrition Division: Animal Health & Nutrition Department: Quality Control Location: Ireland - Sligo Work Schedule: Monday - Friday (40 Hours)#J-18808-Ljbffr