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Quality Control Analyst

Waterford, Ireland Salary Range   EUR 48,000.00 - 64,000.00
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Our teams produce and deliver over 4 billion units of medicines and vaccines every year, ensuring every breakthrough gets to the people who need it most.
Our state-of-the-art facilities, AI-powered smart factories, and cutting-edge automation are redefining what’s possible: ensuring treatments reach patients faster, safer, and more sustainably than ever before. This is where your skills, ambition, and passion can shape the future of healthcare.

Quality Control Analyst

Location: Waterford, Ireland

Job Type: 23-month FTC

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About the job

Our Team

Quality Control (QC) is responsible for sample receipt, testing intermediate production samples, final product samples, and environmental samples to demonstrate that all products meet the standard requirements for CGMP operations. Additional functions include raw material testing, stability testing, assay transfers, and qualification of instrumentation.

The Quality Control Operations group supports Laboratory Investigations, Deviation Investigations, CAPA support, Training, and Change Controls. Quality Control Validation Support consists of the Method Validation Group and the Equipment Qualification Group. Quality Control is also responsible for assisting in site-wide studies and projects.

Main Responsibilities

• Execute analytical testing in a timely manner, ensuring adherence to committed scheduled plans

• Perform tasks in accordance with cGMP and HSE requirements, following all associated instructions, procedures, and records

• Record all expected raw data, calculations, and information to comply with cGMP and data integrity requirements

• Ensure appropriate training and qualification for assigned analytical testing

• Perform QC data review of tests executed by other analysts in a timely manner

• Inform management of any quality or HSE events (deviations, out-of-specification results) promptly to ensure proper investigation and impact assessment

• Participate actively in investigations to ensure thorough analysis and appropriate impact assessment

• Execute assigned CAPAs related to remediation plans and continuous improvements

• Maintain laboratory facilities and instruments in quality and safety status to ensure appropriate use

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About you

Education: BSc in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related science discipline

Experience: Background in an analytical chemistry laboratory environment

Technical skills:

• Knowledge of cGMP and laboratory safety requirements

• Analytical testing and data review capabilities

• Understanding of data integrity principles

• Experience with Biologics and/or HPLC/UPLC, CE, ICE techniques

Soft skills:

• Attention to detail and accuracy in documentation

• Strong communication skills for reporting and collaboration

• Problem-solving abilities for investigations

• Commitment to quality and safety standards

• Team collaboration and active participation

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Better is out there. Better medications, better outcomes, better science. But progress doesn't happen without people – people from different backgrounds, in different locations, doing different roles, all united by one thing: a desire to make miracles happen. So, let's be those people.

At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or gender identity.

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Join Sanofi and step into a new era of science - where your growth can be just as transformative as the work we do. We invest in you to reach further, think faster, and do what’s never-been-done-before. You’ll help push boundaries, challenge convention, and build smarter solutions that reach the communities we serve. Ready to chase the miracles of science and improve people’s lives? Let’s Pursue Progress and Discover Extraordinary – together.

At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Final compensation will be determined based on demonstrated experience, skills, location, and other relevant factors. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs.

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  • We’re problem-solvers and pioneers. United by the belief that everyone deserves a healthier future. We create best-in-class vaccines that prevent disease and protect lives.

  • Innovation drives us. From AI and mRNA to next-gen science, we push the boundaries to deliver first- and best-in-class vaccines for infectious diseases worldwide.

  • Growth happens here. With bold investments in R&D and world-class facilities, Sanofians across the entire vaccine lifecycle are shaping the future of global health.

  • We do what’s right. Sustainability and DE&I drive our positive global impact—because the diverse communities Sanofians represent are the patients we serve.

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