Overview: CLS is currently going through an unprecedented and exciting period of growth and development and is looking for dedicated, solutions driven team members with a flexible approach, who want to be part of the company’s continued success.
Founded in 1994, Complete Laboratory Solutions (CLS) is the highest accredited contract laboratory in Ireland, providing industry-leading sampling and analysis, and fully trained micro and analytical analysts on contract to clients in the food, environmental, medical device, biopharmaceutical and pharmaceutical sectors.
We offer bespoke managed service solutions that give clients the option of having our expert team on-site at their own facility or outsourcing those services to us here at CLS. This role is located at our client site in Galway. This is a full-time permanent position with CLS.
The Role: Experienced Chemistry Analyst Location: Oranmore, Galway (Marine Environment)
Working in an exciting Marine Environment on the Galway coastline.
Duties & Responsibilities

To undertake the chemical analyses of veterinary residues and environmental contaminants in farmed fish/seafood at laboratories using various instrument such as LCMSMS, GC-MS
To assist in method development and validation of appropriate analytical methodologies in accordance with the quality system (ISO 17025) and to comply with EU legislation .
To carry out the troubleshooting of analytical methods and instruments where necessary in accordance with the quality system.
Prepare and assist in the preparation of reports as directed
Implementing legally defensible sampling programme at harvest and other stages of production. This involves on site work up of samples and maintaining a strict chain of custody.
Sampling and subsampling of finfish samples and ensure that sampling targets are met.
Assist where appropriate in follow up investigations.
Liaise with approved 3rd party laboratories and assist in sending samples for subcontract analysis to various approved laboratories.
Assist Residue programme coordinator in reporting, data management and other programme tasks as relevant.

Essential:
Qualifications: Analytical chemistry or an equivalent qualification
Hands on experience conducting analysis using instrumental techniques such as LC, LCMS and GCMS and other analytical techniques used in residue analysis and or contaminates.
Strong mass spectrometry (MS) experience, with a proven ability in MS optimising, troubleshooting and carrying out preventative maintenance is required.
Experience of implementing a laboratory quality system such as ISO17025.
A professional, pro-active approach and an ability to work efficiently under pressure.
Be capable of working on your own initiative.
Effective communicator, both verbal and written.
Have strong ability to critically review analytical data, excellent attention to detail is a must.
Proven ability at effective decision-making.

Desirable:
Experience in the analysis of environmental and or food samples for contaminates and/or residues preferably in complex matrices
Experience in sample preparation and techniques associated with trace chemical analysis.
Experience in analytical method development and have strong troubleshooting and problem solving skills.

What We Can Offer You:
Competitive salary.
Unparalleled industry training.
Opportunities for professional development and growth across the pharmaceutical, medical device, food, and environment industries.
Joining a collaborative and innovative team dedicated to excellence in service delivery.

Diversity and inclusion are essential to our mission and achieving our vision at CLS. The diversity we foster is one of our greatest strengths in delivering excellence through our values of honesty, respect, helpfulness, positivity, and integrity without compromise. CLS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.