Quality Technician – Sample Management
Role Type: Onsite Role, Days only – starting at 7am to 3.30 pm, no shift work.
Location: Leinster
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.
