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Senior R&D Analyst

Limerick
1 month ago
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A global medical device company is looking for a R&D Analyst to join their Research and Development team on a contract basis. This role will focus on analytical lab test method development, verification, and validation for a new Class III combination product. HPLC, Dissolution, GPC testing are fundamental to the role. You will need experience with having worked with hydrogels/polymers/injections of liquid/injection materials and analytical testing of the product.

Essential Skills

5+ years' experience in analytical lab test method development, verification, and validation.
Experience is development, verification & validation of analytical test methods for injectables, hydrogel, polymers etc.
Hands on Experience is HPLC, Dissolution, GPC etc test method development and validation.
Experience in trouble shoot issues associated with HPLC, Dissolution, GPC test methods and test equipment
Experience in development of analytical tests like Karl Fisher, NMR, GC, DSC.
Experience is working GLP environment.
Experience in reviewing analytical protocol, report, and data reports.
Experience in reviewing lot release data as part of analytical testing.
Experience and deep understanding of USP, ICH guidelines for HPLC, Dissolution and other analytical test methods.

The start date is for ASAP/3rd November but we can wait for the right person. The initial contract length is for 12 months, with options to extend after. The role is based in Limerick and will require 5 days onsite per week, there will be times you can work from home/remotely when the project allows. The rate is €35-43 per hour, depending on experience, if you have any expenses please let me know and I can factor that into the rate for you.

If you are interested in the role please send me your latest CV and I will call you to discuss the further details.

Please click to find out more about our Key Information Documents. Please note that the documents provided contain generic information. If we are successful in finding you an assignment, you will receive a Key Information Document which will be specific to the vendor set-up you have chosen and your placement.

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