R&D Analyst

A global medical device company is looking for a Senior R&D Analyst to join their Research and Development team on a contract basis. This role will focus on HPLC, Dissolution, GLP and Testing, Type 4 dissolution, for a class III medical device combination product. Experience is working GLP environment is essential to follow lab & quality procedures. You will need experience with having worked with hydrogels/polymers/injections of liquid/injection materials and analytical testing of the product.

Essential Skills

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

Desirable Skills

Rheology experience

The start date is for ASAP/12st October 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.

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