SGS

QC Coordinator

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Loughbeg, Ringaskiddy, Cork, IRL

In-Office

Mid level

Information Technology • Professional Services • Security • Consulting

The Role

Lead and support a GMP analytical laboratory QC team, including coaching, training, customer engagement, testing-sequence optimization, continuous improvement, safety audits, tier meetings, and ownership of laboratory systems for equipment.

Summary Generated by Built In

Company Description

We are SGS – the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world. Our brand promise – when you need to be sure – underscores our commitment to trust, integrity and reliability.

SGS’s Life Sciences services support the pharmaceutical, biotech, and healthcare sectors with expert testing, clinical research, auditing, and certification—ensuring product safety, quality, and regulatory compliance from development to market.

Job Description

ROLE OVERVIEW

Job Title: QC Coordinator
Job Type: Acting Role
Location: SGS ISL, Ringaskiddy, Co. Cork
Hours: 39 hours p/w

Overview of the role

Provide strong Leadership and Support across the team
Coach and develop team, ensuring all employees are trained to execute their duties- Lead the team to ensure business objectives are met
Represent ISL at routine customer interactions, aligning with client services
Build and maintain cross functional relationships with operational planner and coordinators (daily and weekly operational meetings).
Ensure optimization of testing sequences considering available capacity, while also balancing TpT commitments and customer demands.
Drive and promote continuous improvements initiatives within the lab
Carry out safety audits and leadership visits and work to enhance pro-active safety culture
Lead Tier 1 meetings and represent the team at Tier 2 meetings
Take full ownership of Laboratory Systems for new and existing equipment

Core Competencies

Fosters Innovation
Translates Strategy into Actions
Develop Self & Others
Collaborates Effectively
Embraces Change
Leads in Uncertainty
Delivers Superior Results
Influences Internally & Externally

Qualifications

Third Level qualification within science, Pharmacy with a minimum of 4 years experience in a GMP analytical lab.
Strong experience with analytical instrumentation, automated laboratory systems, and current regulatory expectations.
Proven experience leading and developing a team

Additional Information

At SGS, we believe in rewarding our employees for their hard work and commitment. As part of our team, you would be eligible for:

Pension scheme + Life Assurance
25 Days Annual Leave plus bank holidays
Health & Wellbeing initiatives
Bike to work & Taxsavers tickets for Rail/Bus/Luas
Healthcare Cover
Performance related bonus
Continuous learning with the chance to expand and enrich your career with our dedicated training team
Career development opportunities across SGS
Long service recognition awards
Employee referral scheme
Company Sickness policy
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Eye sight test & contributions towards glasses
Mental Health support

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.

Skills Required

Third-level qualification in science or pharmacy
Minimum four years of experience in a GMP analytical laboratory
Strong experience with analytical instrumentation
Experience with automated laboratory systems
Knowledge of current regulatory expectations
Proven experience leading and developing a team

SGS Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about SGS and has not been reviewed or approved by SGS.

Healthcare Strength — Core medical, dental, and vision coverage is part of the U.S. package and is generally viewed as adequate even if not standout. Company information also underscores healthcare coverage as a standard element of the offering.
Retirement Support — A 401(k) is commonly included in the U.S., and group disclosures reference post‑employment benefit plans in select regions. These components provide a baseline of retirement security beyond core pay.
Strong & Reliable Incentives — Annual incentive/bonus structures are part of the compensation mix and cited positively in some regions and roles. Punctual pay is also highlighted as a plus.