Senior QC Analyst

AstraZeneca -
Athlone, County Westmeath

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Job details

6 hours ago

Qualifications

Lean
Six Sigma
Continuous improvement
Technical writing

Full job description

Location Athlone, Leinster, Ireland Job ID R-253643 Date posted 02/06/2026

This is what you will do:

The QC Batch Release / Chemistry Support Analyst will support the QC department with emphasis on QC review and EM batch release. The QC Batch Release / Chemistry Support Analyst will also support Chemistry product testing for Drug Product and Drug Substance manufacture at Alexion Athlone. The QC analyst will also provide technical support with regard to testing and review.The QC analyst will be an SME on product testing and will participate in training and investigations as needed.

You will be responsible for:

Perform technical review of data generated in laboratory, validation protocols and reports.

Perform technical review of data generated during Environmental Monitoring

Facilitate laboratory investigations and support associated product investigation

Completion of project work and implementation of initiatives designed to improve the efficiency of the laboratory function/department.

Support the QC department in internal and external audits where appropriate.

To maintain competence and keep up to date with all new technologies, procedures and methods used in the QC Laboratories.

Perform chemistry product testing for Drug Product and Drug Substance manufactured at Alexion Athlone.

You will need to have:

Minimum of 5 years of experience in cGMP Quality environment.

The individual in this position should have a working knowledge of cGMP in a QC laboratory environment and laboratory equipment associated with biopharmaceutical analysis.

The position requires the ability to understand and follow written SOPs, to accurately and legibly record work in real time, and pay close attention to detail.

The individual must be able to perform routine tasks with a minimum of supervision.

Strong technical writing and report writing skills

Experienced in the use of gLIMs

We would prefer for you to have:

Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies such as Six Sigma or Lean.

Experience working in a global and diverse work environment.

Date Posted

03-Jun-2026

Closing Date

16-Jun-2026

Our mission is to build an inclusive and equitable environment. We want people to feel they belong at AstraZeneca and Alexion, starting with our recruitment process. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of characteristics. We offer reasonable adjustments/accommodations to help all candidates to perform at their best. If you have a need for any adjustments/accommodations, please complete the section in the application form.

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