Chemist II

Chemist II

Medtronic

Galway, Ireland

A Day in The Life Of:

• Performs analytical testing on drugs and drug combination products with Liquid/Gas Chromatography, Elution, Spectroscopic and Wet Chemistry techniques.
• Responsible for Laboratory investigations ensuring timely disposition/closure.
• Responsible for continuous maintenance of systems in line with corresponding regulatory changes & product lifecycle revisions.
• Possess a complete understanding of relevant processes systems and policies and understanding of how they interact with department.
• Drives continuous improvement projects to reduce testing lead-times/cost savings.
• Works independently to plan and schedule activities to meet project timelines.
• Supports Training of new colleagues.
• Supports Internal and External Audit programs.
• Support Regulatory submissions.

Key Skills & Experience:

• Require Minimum NFQ Level 8 in Chemistry, Biology, Material Science, or related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years relevant laboratory experience.
• Experience with Stability Programs
• Experience with method development and validation
• Experience with Laboratory software (Empower, Labware/LIMS etc.)
• The candidate will have excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills that are results oriented.   
• Strong verbal and written communications skills.  
• Ability to prioritize and execute on daily tasks.  
• Ability to work and be effective with minimal supervision.