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Associate Scientist

  • Division: Science & Pharma
  • Contact: Emma Barry
  • Contact Email: emma.barry@collinsmcnicholas.ie
  • Job Ref: 22299

A global healthcare leader is seeking to hire Associate Scientists - Technical Support to join their growing team in Longford. This is an initial 12-month contract.

As an Associate Scientist, you will play a crucial role in conducting internal projects, investigations, and providing technical support while exercising independent judgement and minimal oversight.

Responsibilities (Full job description available on request):

  • Project Management: Execute internal projects and technical support activities autonomously.
  • Product and Process Improvements: Investigate standard complaints, prioritize medical and reportable complaints, support ticket trending processes, and maintain Quality Records. Stay updated on industry regulatory standards.
  • Design Control and Risk Management: Develop and maintain risk management files under guidance.
  • Sharing Knowledge: Prepare reports and presentations for internal groups, sharing expertise and knowledge within the workgroup.
  • Strategic and Results Orientation: Demonstrate fiscal responsibility by supporting product availability and enhancements.
  • Complaint and Internal Investigations: Undertake multiple technical tasks for investigations, provide audit inputs, and necessary support.

Ideal background:

  • A Masters Degree in a scientific or technical field or a relevant combination of education and experience.
  • 0-2 years’ related work experience.

For a confidential discussion about the role and the organisation, please contact Emma Barry today on 091 706 719

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