Large Molecule API Shift Laboratory Support Analyst at Eurofins

Ringaskiddy, Municipal District of Carrigaline, Ireland -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

26 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Cell Culture, Purification Projects, Laboratory Equipment Maintenance, Analytical Techniques, Aseptic Techniques, GMP Environment, Attention To Detail, Analytical Skills, Teamwork, Communication, Weekend Availability

Industry

Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories

Description

Company Description ****We have an opportunity for a full time permanent Large Molecule API Shift Laboratory Support Analyst to join our PSS Site in Ringaskiddy**** Consider joining Eurofins PSS® where people are the most important element in our business. Eurofins PSS® is the global leader of scientific insourcing services. PSS® is not only a leader in the industry, but also one of the first insourcing service providers, now celebrating over 15 years of service in Ireland and over 22 years of service globally. For more information about Eurofins PSS® please visit our website and watch a message from our Global Head, Beth Di Paolo. We currently have exciting opportunities to join our innovative and multi award-winning Professional Scientific Services (PSS) teams. The excellent service provided via our PSS model is delivered while maintaining the same commitment to excellence, expertise and cGMP compliance available at our Eurofins facilities. What can Eurofins offer you as an employee of ours? Developmental opportunities and career progression The opportunity to work with our client - a world -leading pharmaceutical and biotechnology company Location is easily accessible Private Medical Insurance Income protection and life assurance Annual discretionary bonus Free parking onsite Full use of the canteen facilities on the client site Additional annual leave days with continued service The opportunity to work on products helping to save lives across the world. Job Description The purpose of this job is to serve as a laboratory support analyst within the client environment to support their technical and analytical tasks, to work to the highest standards in terms of quality and professionalism. Job Responsibilities: Support cell culture and purification projects including set up of equipment and material preparation. Support laboratory bioreactor runs –data monitoring, sampling, sample analysis and bioreactor feeding Maintaining laboratory equipment by performing checks (i.e. calibrations, reagent replenishment) and organizing performance maintenance or services as required in conjunction with laboratory staff and project schedules. Support of key activities in the laboratory such as processing of autoclave and washer loads Restocking of laboratory consumables and support of 5S in the lab. Responsible for providing general assistance in the laboratory. Keep up to date with existing and new SOPs and official documentation. Perform investigations, where required, for API LM Lab issues etc. Perform sample management activities. Coordinate receipt and/or shipping of samples to/from external sites as required. Perform other duties as designated by Laboratory Management. Develop subject matter expertise on assigned techniques. Independently write/revise SOPs or other official documentation and reports, when required. Execute independently assigned projects. Coordinating & responding to ad-hoc requests for information and/or assistance relating to lab equipment and lab support tasks. Monitoring of equipment alarms as required and responding appropriately. Follow up with maintenance personnel in the event of equipment breakdowns. Qualifications A diploma or Bachelor’s degree in relevant scientific discipline (Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Biology) or relevant industry based experience preferable (dependent on qualifications) Industrial experience in aseptic techniques is essential, with cell culture a distinct advantage Additional experience or exposure to biotech industrial environment is a distinct advantage Experience in analytical techniques such as cell counting (CEDEX / VIcell), pH, conductivity, metabolites (BioFlex), and osmolality is an advantage Practical analytical laboratory experience in a GMP or GLP environment is preferred. High attention to detail and high level of discipline in techniques is required Analytical skills to troubleshoot laboratory issues are an asset. Ability to work well within team structures and provide leadership is required. Good communication is a key skill requirement. Willingness to work weekends is required. This role involves regular weekend hours as standard. Additional Information *This is an opportunity to join Eurofins on a full time permanent basis, shift role. Shift Pattern is working 9 hours per day, usually 09:00 – 17:30. Week 1: Wednesday, Thursday & Friday. Week 2: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday. Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate. Eurofins believes it is a global leader in food, environmental, pharmaceutical and cosmetics products testing and in agroscience CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, CDMO, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies. In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to over 47,000 staff across a network of more than 900 independent companies in over 50 countries and operating more than 800 laboratories. Eurofins offers a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products, as well as providing innovative clinical diagnostic testing services, as one of the leading global emerging players in specialised clinical diagnostics testing. In 2024, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR €6.7 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Responsibilities

The role involves supporting laboratory technical and analytical tasks, including cell culture and purification projects. Responsibilities also include maintaining laboratory equipment and performing sample management activities.