Microbiology Analyst at Eurofins

Kinsale, Munster, Ireland -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Microbiology, Chemistry, GMP, Documentation Skills, Quality Assurance, Customer Service, Communication Skills, Team Player, Organized, Flexible, Adaptable

Industry

Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories

Description

Company Description ****We have fantastic opportunities for a Microbiology Analyst to join our client site based in Kinsale, Co Cork**** Consider joining Eurofins where people are the most important element in our business. Eurofins is a leading contract lab that provides testing and research services in the environmental, pharmaceutical, and biopharmaceutical sciences to clients worldwide. This position is to join our innovative Professional Scientific Services (PSS) programme as an employee of Eurofins. The programme places full-time analysts, technicians, scientists and technical support personnel managed by Eurofins directly at the client facility to provide long term staffing needs while maintaining the same services, expertise and cGMP compliance available at the Eurofins facility. This award-winning programme offers excellent career opportunities for people who have a proven track recording in combining excellent technical ability with first class interpersonal and communication skills 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 perform scientific procedures and produce accurate results within the required time frame under the customer quality system, using customer company procedures, and while adhering to Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories general policies and standards. Job Responsibilities: Performing routine and non-routine analysis, as requested by the Group Leader or customer representative. Preparing and approving results for tests in which they have received the appropriate training and are deemed competent. Notify immediately to the Group Leader or a customer representative, any anomalous or out of specification results. Participating in all training required and scheduled by the Group Leader or the customer. Being prepared and on time for that training. Engaging in training processes and ensuring all information received is completely understood. Completion of training records, and ensuring that all records presented for review and approval are at the appropriate standard. Providing training to other team members as instructed by the Group Leader. Ensuring all training delivered is documented appropriately. Ensuring at all times that all documentation and laboratory records are up to date and of an appropriate standard. Ensuring that all work carried out is approached “Right First Time” so as to avoid any re-work or errors. Gain a clear understanding of all related customer supplemental processes such as deviation handling, training documentation, document and records control. Being constantly aware of customer’s requirements and striving to meet or exceed those requirements keeping in mind the customer process end points. Gaining a clear understanding of the customer relationship and service goals. Gaining a clear understanding of the customer process flow in terms of destination and use of data generated, and consequences of sub-standard data. Dealing with customer queries and to contact designated personnel with any relevant information or issues relating to test results or the service in general. Performing second person verification checks as required by the laboratory schedule Performing QC samples in accordance with customer procedures. Assisting in the processing of laboratory consumables as required – labelling, acceptance testing. Revising SOPs and updating other documentation as required by the Group Leader. Qualifications A degree or diploma in microbiology / chemistry or a related subject. Experience in a pharmaceutical industry GMP laboratory Good team player, organised, accurate, have strong documentation skills Flexible, adaptable to changing priorities Passionate about quality and customer service. Good communication skills both internally and externally. Additional Information *Shift work is required for this role. Working a biweekly rotating shift pattern, which is: Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday. Week 2: Wednesday & Thursday. *Benefits of pension contribution, medical insurance, health insurance and bonus are included in package. *Eurofins Management and Team on client site for support. *Opportunity to get to know fantastic people and be part of a great team. 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 61,000 staff across a network of more than 1000 independent companies in over 61 countries and operating more than 900 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. Eurofins PSS Insourcing Solutions® is a global, award-winning insourcing solution. We place our skilled team directly at the client site, managing operations seamlessly and eliminating complexities. We ensure a strategic, long-term service commitment that delivers value directly at the client’ site, utilising their facilities, equipment, and methodologies, while maintaining the same service, expertise, and cGMP compliance available at the Eurofins facility. If you're an employee seeking an exceptional career journey, Eurofins PSS Insourcing Solutions® is your gateway to a future where innovation, collaboration, and success converge. Join us in a world where excellence knows no boundaries!

Responsibilities

Perform scientific procedures and produce accurate results within the required time frame while adhering to quality systems. Engage in training, maintain documentation, and ensure compliance with customer requirements.