We offer competitive terms and conditions of employment as well as a challenging multi-project environment where you can develop your career in the Pharmaceutical industry. We have been growing steadily since we established in 2007 and offer great opportunities for career development within the Company.
Our main operations are based in Ballymote County Sligo where all new product development, manufacturing, QA and QC take place. The Company currently manufactures a range of commercial products and has a strong pipeline of new products entering development. TopChem is undertaking a major expansion with the addition of a second manufacturing site at Collooney, County Sligo.
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Process Engineer
This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing business in the pharmaceutical sector. The successful candidate will lead the development of a novel manufacturing process for a key product. The role will be technically challenging and involve interaction with several business units, customers and technical experts.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The key tasks and duties of the process engineer will include:
Research into new manufacturing processes
Direct involvement in the design, build and installation of the new manufacturing facilities at Collooney.
Direct involvement in the qualification and validation of the new manufacturing processes.
Responsible for the scale-up of existing products within the new manufacturing facilities.
Responsible for bringing new products online through the new facilities.
The successful graduate will lead this project, in a supportive partnership with Ulster University as part of the InterTradeIreland Innovation Boost Programme and will also have the opportunity to avail of a Post Graduate Diploma with Queen’s University Belfast as part of the employment offering.
This is fixed term contract for 18 months.
Interviews will be held approximately week commencing: 12/08/2024
Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, or an appropriate engineering discipline.
Good Interpersonal skills.
Professional demeanour.
Ability to set priorities, manage projects, and drive results.
Must be legally entitled to work in the Republic of Ireland; if you do require a visa/work permit allowing you to work in Republic of Ireland you must provide this with your application.
Applications to Margaret Garry, General Manager, TopChem Pharmaceuticals Limited, Ballymote Business Park, Ballymote, Co. Sligo or email us with your CV.
Development Chemist
We now require a Development Chemist to join our product development team. You will play a key role in developing and optimizing synthetic chemical and purification processes for our new product pipeline.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The Development Chemist will work closely with our QC, and Production functions in developing safe, cost effective, reliable manufacturing processes delivering high quality products. This is a role which involves mainly laboratory work, both synthetic and analytical.
Education and Experience
To be considered for this role you must have an MSc or PhD in chemistry with significant experience in organic synthesis. This is an excellent opportunity to join a young team in an expanding and dynamic independent Irish pharmaceutical company.
Applications to Dr Donal Coveney, Managing Director, TopChem Pharmaceuticals Limited, Ballymote Business Park, Ballymote, Co. Sligo or email us with your CV.
Production Chemist
We now require a Production Chemist to join our manufacturing team. You will play a key role in chemical synthesis and purification processes for our products.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Manufacture products in line with Batch Manufacturing Procedures and cGMP guidelines.
Documentation of all manufacturing activities by completion of batch manufacturing records, supporting documentation and equipment logbooks.
Document any deviations from approved procedures and assist Production Manager and Quality Assurance in the investigation of same.
Meet manufacturing targets while maintaining compliance with SOPs, Batch Manufacturing Procedures and cGMP guidelines.
Education and Experience
To be considered for this role you must have a BSc in a science discipline. Full training is provided to successful candidates. This is an excellent opportunity to join a young team in an expanding and dynamic independent Irish pharmaceutical company.
Applications to Margaret Garry, General Manager, TopChem Pharmaceuticals Limited, Ballymote Business Park, Ballymote, Co. Sligo or email us with your CV.
Quality Control Analyst
We now require a QC Analyst to join our quality team. You will play a key role in analytical release and stability testing of products manufactured on site at TopChem Pharmaceuticals.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Carry out routine release of raw materials, APIs and intermediates.
Participate in activities associated with analytical method and process validations.
Complete Stability testing.
Participate in quality and continuous improvement activities within the QC Laboratory.
Education and Experience
To be considered for this role you must have a BSc in a science discipline. Full training is provided to successful candidates. This is an excellent opportunity to join a young team in an expanding and dynamic independent Irish pharmaceutical company.
Applications to Margaret Garry, General Manager, TopChem Pharmaceuticals Limited, Ballymote Business Park, Ballymote, Co. Sligo or email us with your CV.
