Analytical Chemist - Urgent Role

We are looking for a confident Analytical Chemist to join our dynamic team at Horizon Therapeutics plc in Waterford.
Growing your career as a Full Time Analytical Chemist is an incredible opportunity to develop competitive skills.
If you are strong in project management, critical thinking and have the right personality for the job, then apply for the position of Analytical Chemist at Horizon Therapeutics plc today!

At Horizon Therapeutics, we define success by the number of lives touched, lives changed, and lives saved. Our global biotechnology company is made up of agile, out-of-the-box thinkers with a focus on delivering breakthrough medicines to those living with rare, autoimmune, and severe inflammatory diseases. This is the heart of our global mission. Start a career that enables you to live up to your potential and help others live up to theirs. Join us.

The exceptional support we provide patients and communities equally extends to our employees. We offer industry-leading and award-winning benefits, compensation and rewards programs that positively impact all areas of our employees’ personal and professional lives.

Position Summary:

The Analytical Analyst reports to the Quality Control Manager and is responsible for analytical method transfers, and method validations/verifications, with minimum supervision. The candidate will be responsible for troubleshooting any OOS/OOT results that are generated in the Analytical Laboratory. The candidate will be responsible for generating and reviewing analytical method validation/transfer protocols and managing laboratory supplies for method transfer/validation. The candidate will help prepare and maintain an inspection-ready status within the laboratory to support regulatory audits. Experience with analysis of biologics including bioassays is highly desirable

Responsibilities:

• To perform routine analytical activities as required to support day-to-day laboratory operations.
• To perform analytical testing.
• To prepare and execute method transfer protocols and generate reports.
• To be actively involved in internal investigations e.g. Laboratory Out of Specifications, Incidents & Deviations etc.
• To ensure that all work is carried out in compliance with the required company standards and conforms to cGxP, relevant SOPs, and safety and environmental guidelines.
• To identify continuous improvement opportunities.
• To Implement Health & Safety requirements as per site documentation including SOPs, Safety Statement
• Report any defects or potential hazards.

Qualifications and Skills Required:

• Minimum of Bachelor's degree in pharmaceutical sciences / chemistry or chemical/bioengineering.
• 5 years’' experience in the pharmaceutical industry
• Experience in analytical method development, method validations, development, optimization, validation, continuous improvement, troubleshooting, tech transfer, operations, risk analyses/FMEA for drug substance (small molecules), drug product
• Data analysis and presentation skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Understanding of US, EU, and ICH Good Manufacturing Practices regulation concepts
• Demonstrated leadership in a fast-paced company.
• Team player
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely verbally and in writing
• Working in the Laboratory as and when required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Our Values

• Transparency: We value collaboration. Trusting teach other and tackling tough challenges can make a powerful difference.
• Accountability: We do what’s right for our patient communities through quality decisions and owning our successes and failures.
• Growth: We fiercely innovate and evolve to better ourselves, our communities and our patients.

These three values come to life through our five Leadership Expectations that apply to all Horizon employees

• Enterprise Mindset: Look beyond one’s team, brand or function to see the broader company and external perspective
• Exhibit Intellectual Curiosity: Seek to understand what you do not know; ask the right questions of the right people and sources
• Ensure Accountability and Courage: Step up to address difficult issues and hold self and others accountable to commitments
• Embrace Diverse Perspectives: Welcome others with a respectful attitude; integrate diverse perspectives into ways of working
• Develop Talent: Provide feedback, coaching and mentorship to help others be more effective in their role

At Horizon, we know that disease does not discriminate. We embrace the bold ideas of one another, foster a sense of belonging, and value inclusion. We attract and develop diverse talent because we believe that when people from different backgrounds and life experiences come together, we make lives better.

Horizon Therapeutics plc is an equal opportunity employer. Horizon will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable law.

Horizon is focused on the discovery, development and commercialization of medicines that address critical needs for people impacted by rare, autoimmune and severe inflammatory diseases. Our pipeline is purposeful: We apply scientific expertise and courage to bring clinically meaningful therapies to patients. We believe science and compassion must work together to transform lives. For more information on how we go to incredible lengths to impact lives, visit and follow us on Twitter , LinkedIn , Instagram and Facebook .

Benefits of working as a Analytical Chemist in Waterford:

● Excellent benefits
● Opportunities to grow
● Competitive salary