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Senior Chemist

5+ years
Not Disclosed
10 April 29, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc./M.Sc./B.Pharm/M.Pharm/Life science Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Senior Chemist
Location: Galway, County Galway, Ireland
Time Type: Full Time
Posted: 14 Days Ago
Application Deadline: April 30, 2025
Job Requisition ID: R22953


About the Role:
Medtronic is seeking a Senior Chemist to join its team in Galway, Ireland. This role supports both commercial and project-based analytical testing in alignment with cGMP practices, with significant involvement in method development, validation, and technical reporting.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Perform analytical testing on drugs and drug-combination products using:

    • Liquid/Gas Chromatography

    • Elution

    • Spectroscopic techniques

    • Wet Chemistry techniques

  • Conduct test method development and validation

  • Ensure accurate result reporting, trend analysis, and technical report generation

  • Collaborate cross-functionally with departments including Quality, Supply Chain, Operations, and Engineering

  • Provide technical support for instrumentation and analytical methods, including troubleshooting

  • Manage laboratory investigations to ensure timely resolution

  • Drive continuous improvement to reduce lead times and operational costs

  • Independently plan and schedule project-aligned activities

  • Train new laboratory staff

  • Support both internal/external audits and regulatory submissions


Required Qualifications:

  • Level 8 Degree (or higher) in Chemistry or related scientific discipline

  • Minimum 5 years of relevant laboratory experience

  • Experience with FDA and ICH compliance standards

  • Proficiency in software tools such as Excel, Minitab, and PowerPoint


Compensation & Benefits:

  • Competitive base salary

  • Short-Term Incentive: Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP)

  • Flexible benefits package tailored to support all career and life stages


About Medtronic:
Medtronic leads global healthcare technology innovation, uniting 95,000+ professionals worldwide under its mission: to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. With a culture rooted in engineering excellence and compassion, Medtronic continuously builds solutions to solve the world’s toughest health challenges.


Equal Opportunity Employer:
Medtronic is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment. It is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, offering reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.