Quality Technician - Sample Management

Role Type: Onsite Role, Days only - starting at 7am to 3.30 pm, no shift work.

About the Company:

Innopharma Technical Services, part of Innopharma Group, specializes in the training and provision of highly skilled, project ready, Contract Engineers & Scientists to the (Bio)Pharmaceutical and MedTech Manufacturing Sector. We also provide recruitment support to all our clients.

We are now seeking a Quality Technician Sample Management - to join and support the Quality Operations Laboratory on our client site in Leinster.

About the position:

The Technician will be supporting End-to-end Sample management. You will operate as part of the QC team performing the allocated testing and laboratory-based duties. Preference is that the Analysts have Immunoassay and cell culture experience but will be open to considering applicants that fulfil the duties as detailed below.

Key Responsibilities:

• Receive, log, label, track and manage biological, environmental and manufacturing samples in accordance with site procedures and GMP requirements.
• Maintain sample chain of custody and ensure sample integrity throughout receipt, storage, distribution and disposal activities.
• Coordinate sample distribution to QC laboratories to support testing schedules and ensure timely product release.
• Manage sample inventory within laboratory information management systems (LIMS) and other tracking systems, ensuring accurate and contemporaneous documentation.
• Monitor sample storage locations, environmental conditions and retention inventories to ensure compliance with established procedures.
• Work as directed by the Sample Management Lead / Manager in accordance with Company safety policies, cGMP and GDP requirements.
• Drive compliance with Global policies, procedures, guidelines and regulatory requirements in the performance of all day-to-day activities.
• Ensure all Quality Systems within the department are adhered to on a daily basis.
• Support the timely receipt, processing and dispatch of samples to internal laboratories and external testing facilities where required.
• Ensure timely completion of all sample management documentation, data entry and record reviews.
• Participate in investigations relating to sample discrepancies, excursions, non-conformances and deviations.
• Generate and review sample management metrics and trend data to support operational performance and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Participate in QC daily meetings and ensure effective communication of sample volumes, priorities, issues and risks.
• Perform peer review of sample management records to ensure data integrity and Right First Time principles are maintained.
• Support laboratory audits and inspections by maintaining inspection-ready documentation and records.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and participate in root cause investigations using tools such as 5 Whys, Fishbone Diagrams and FMEA.
• Support management of laboratory consumables, sample containers and associated inventory where required.
• May be required to perform other duties as assigned.

Preferred Experience:

• Level 8 bachelor's degree or higher preferred; ideally in a Science, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical or related discipline.
• Experience working in a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical, biotechnology or laboratory environment.
• Knowledge of cGMP, GDP and laboratory quality systems.
• Experience using LIMS, sample tracking systems or electronic inventory management systems.
• Strong organisational and planning skills with the ability to manage high sample volumes and competing priorities.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to data integrity principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and job-related computer applications.
• Experience writing reports, procedures and quality documentation is desirable.
• Understanding of deviation management, investigations and change control processes.
• Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma methodologies is advantageous.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a cross-functional team.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• High personal integrity, credibility, energy and flexibility.
• Willingness to support the team and maintain a strong customer-focused approach.

Note:

• All applicants must be eligible to work in Ireland with valid visa, requiring no visa sponsorship.
• Due to the nature of the job, additional duties may be assigned.

INNOPHARMA, RAVENSCOURT BUSINESS PARK, THREE ROCK RD, SANDYFORD, DUBLIN 18, D18 K599, IRELAND