AbbVie

Global biopharmaceutical company developing medicines

Technical Analytical Specialist

Regulatory & Quality (Life Sciences)Confirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeSligo, Co. Sligo, IrelandNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A degree or diploma in a scientific discipline is required.
Hands-on experience with high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), gas chromatography (GC), Karl Fischer (KF), and dissolution testing is required.
Working knowledge of method transfer, validation, and optimization is required.
Familiarity with United States Pharmacopeia (USP), European Pharmacopoeia (EP), and analytical validation requirements is required.
Understanding of International Council for Harmonisation (ICH) and Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER) guidelines and good manufacturing practice (GMP) laboratory environments is required.
Strong problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

Perform analytical testing to support manufacturing operations, process development, and product release activities.
Lead and support analytical method transfers, validations, and optimizations in collaboration with Science & Technology (S&T) and research and development (R&D) teams.
Provide technical expertise for laboratory investigations, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Support the development and maintenance of laboratory procedures, specifications, and quality documentation.
Collaborate cross-functionally with Quality, Manufacturing, Environment, Health and Safety (EHS), and S&T teams to ensure compliance and operational excellence.
Maintain accurate laboratory records and ensure all testing activities are completed on schedule.
Own and maintain analytical equipment, including qualification activities for new instrumentation.
Identify laboratory safety risks and support a strong safety culture.
Train and mentor laboratory analysts to support knowledge transfer and capability development.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with analytical techniques such as mass spectrometry (MS) and X-ray diffraction (XRD) is desirable.

Job Description

Perform analytical testing to support manufacturing operations, process development, and product release activities.
Lead and support analytical method transfers, validations, and optimizations in collaboration with Science & Technology (S&T) and R&D teams.
Provide technical expertise for laboratory investigations, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Support the development and maintenance of laboratory procedures, specifications, and quality documentation.
Collaborate cross-functionally with Quality, Manufacturing, EHS, and S&T teams to ensure compliance and operational excellence.
Maintain accurate laboratory records and ensure all testing activities are completed on schedule.
Own and maintain analytical equipment, including qualification activities for new instrumentation.
Identify laboratory safety risks and support a strong safety culture.
Train and mentor laboratory analysts to support knowledge transfer and capability development.

Qualifications

Degree or Diploma in a Scientific discipline.
Strong hands-on experience with HPLC, GC, Karl Fischer (KF), and Dissolution testing.
Working knowledge of method transfer, validation, and optimization.
Familiarity with USP, EP, and analytical validation requirements.
Understanding of ICH/CDER guidelines and GMP laboratory environments.
Experience with analytical techniques such as MS and XRD is desirable.
Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills

Additional Information

This role is initially as 12 month FTC.

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About the Company

AbbVie

Global biopharmaceutical company developing medicines

AbbVie is a global biopharmaceutical company that develops and sells medicines to treat serious health conditions. Its portfolio spans immunology, oncology, virology, neuroscience, and aesthetics, with products designed to modulate the immune system, target disease pathways, or support medical aesthetics. AbbVie compounds its products through a heavy emphasis on research and development, investing billions to build a steady pipeline of new therapies. Its medicines are brought to market by selling to healthcare providers, hospitals, and clinics, and in some cases directly to patients via prescriptions. The company differentiates itself through a wide, globally distributed product line, substantial R&D investment, and a commitment to sustainability and patient care, including science-based targets. AbbVie’s goal is to improve patient outcomes by delivering effective treatments for unmet medical needs while pursuing long-term, responsible growth across healthcare markets.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: North Chicago, IL
Founded: 1888

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