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Job ref: CMDV250626
Job type: Permanent
Location: Newry
Closing date: Thursday 09 Jul 2026 15:00
Main Activities/Tasks
- Subject matter expert in method development and validation.
- Provide expert guidance on wide range of analytical extraction techniques to accurately and reliably extract analytes of interest from various matrices e.g. protein precipitation, SPE, Liquid-Liquid techniques.
- Provide expert guidance on optimisation of analytical system settings (e.g. HPLC, UPLC, LCMSMS) to deliver reliable chromatographic methods suitable to measure low levels of analytes in a range of matrices.
- Provide expert guidance on LC column selection appropriate to reliably separate various analytes from sample components and matrix.
- Daily supervision, technical and managerial guidance of the Method Development and validation team.
- Provide expertise and training to deliver methods and validations to facilitate delivery of the New Product Development bioanalytical programme.
- Plan, lead and manage all bioanalytical method development and validation within the clinical laboratory in line with GLP, protocols, SOPs, VICH and other relevant international guidance.
- Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis of new and existing bioanalytical methods.
- Maintain laboratory compliance with GLP, SOPs, company standards and relevant guidance.
- Assist with management and control of the laboratory consumable spend.
- Produce robust validated bioanalytical methods and reports and provide to the internal customer within agreed timelines.
- Write and approve Methods of Analysis for routine use within the laboratory.
- Ensure bioanalytical methods are suitably transferred to the analytical group.
- Assessment of method performance after validation to identify and implement continuous improvements within the department.
- Support preparation of documentation and responses to regulatory submissions and queries.
- Conduct thorough investigations on deviations and analytical failures to determine root cause and suitable CAPAs.
- Proactively propose CAPAs, drive completion of actions and effectiveness checks to monitor and measure impact of change.
- Oversee on time in full responses to QA audit reports.
- Assist in the preparation, implementation and review of GLP SOPs and ensure adherence to same within the laboratory
- Identify and implement continuous improvements within the department
- Hold regular team and one to one meetings to mentor, lead and further engage and support staff and build team skills.
Essential Criteria:- A relevant Biochemistry, Biomedical or other applicable Science based degree.
- At least 4 years lab experience in a GxP laboratory, 2 years consisting of management.
- A minimum of 4 years' experience working in a laboratory environment with HPLC, UPLC, LCMSMS and frequent use of a chromatography data management system.
- Proven ability to successfully develop, optimise and validate analytical methods.
- Proven ability to problem solve and troubleshoot complex problems with methods and equipment.
- Highly motivated and able to demonstrate experience and knowledge of a range of analytical extraction techniques e.g. protein precipitation, SPE, Liquid-Liquid techniques.
- Good knowledge of Regulatory Guidelines.
- Excellent oral and written communication and time management skills.
- Experience of preparing and reviewing validation protocols, SOMs & SOPs
Desirable Criteria:- Experienced in DOE approach to method development.
- Experience in use of Minitab or equivalent.
- Working knowledge of GLP laboratory requirements.
- Empower & Mass Lynx Chromatography Data management system experience
- GC experience
- Experience in regulatory inspections and preparing regulatory responses.
- Knowledge of Regulatory Guidelines applicable to the GLP Laboratories.
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Job Info:
- Company: Norbrook
- Position: Clinical Method Development & Validations Lead
- Work Location: Newry
- Country: GB
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