Process Science Shift Team Lead at Eurofins

Limerick, Munster, Ireland -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

21 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Leadership, Quality Management, Team Building, Coaching, Communication, Documentation, GMP Compliance, Process Improvement, Risk Assessment, Training, Analytical Skills, Problem Solving, Performance Management, SOP Writing, Client Relations, Safety Management

Industry

Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories

Description

Company Description We have a fantastic opportunity for a Process Science Shift Team Lead to join our Eurofins team based in our PSS site in Limerick. What can Eurofins PSS Limerick offer you as an employee; We offer exceptional opportunities for career growth, within a friendly and supportive team. As well as a competitive salary, pension and associated benefits you will enjoy an unrivalled working environment, including an active social calendar and subsidised canteen, all while working in a start of the art client facility- a leading biotechnology company Fantastic developmental opportunities and career progression pathways such as leadership, training, compliance and Subject Media Expert. Full Benefits Package including:- Pension Private Medical Insurance Income protection and life assurance Annual discretionary bonus Birthday Holiday entitlement Exciting Eurofins Incentives: Employee Activity Committee (EAC), Equality Driving Excellence (EDE), significant Reward and Recognition programme Opportunity to benefit from Eurofins Operational Development training platform, plus potential support for part-time training (relevant to the position) Full use of the canteen facilities and barista on the client site Free parking onsite and onsite electric charging Additional annual leave days with continued service The opportunity to work on life saving products Job Description The primary purpose of this role is to lead a Professional Scientific Services (PSS) team of Process Science laboratory Technicians staff to ensure that team is operating at the highest quality and productivity standards, have high morale and retention, and the agreed client requirements are entirely satisfied and that client expectations are met or exceeded through effective leadership and quality operational management, under the supervision of the PSS Leader. This person will be a key point of contact for the client on a day-to-day basis. Job Responsibilities: Work with the PSS Group Lead to effectively coordinate and lead the PSS team so that productivity, quality, documentation, work schedules, safety and housekeeping are run at maximum efficiency. Ensuring that the client gets the best possible service by continually reviewing best practice in relation to both commercial and quality issues and ensuring 100% ethical work standards and GMP compliance. Development, coaching, motivation, and morale of team members through effective teambuilding and use of reward and recognitions systems celebrating team success. Communicating regularly with the client and the PSS team regularly to ensure information is shared effectively and actions are taken immediately. Responsible for quality risk assessment of various technical processes for final approval by client personnel. Reviewing and approving all relevant documentation and technical data in a timely manner and ensuring that it communicated, documented, and filed accurately. Reviewing and improving process science work practices. Identify areas where efficiencies may be improved and liaising with the PSS Leader and client appropriately about any proposed improvements. Forward planning of activities in order to maximise the use of client resources during training periods. Ensuring that work is scheduled and cross training takes place as requested so that the service levels agreed with the client are achieved. Responsible for amending schedules as required and communicating those changes effectively. Performing all sampling and analyses required to the correct standard and turn-around times. Ensure that all analysts are trained and have completed training records for all tests and other training completed. Complete performance appraisals and monthly one to ones with staff as part of the overall performance management programme within the organisation. Complete 3-month and 6-month probation reviews with the support of the PSS Lead. Assist in the training of analysts. Write and redline SOP’s, protocols, trending reports on an on-going basis, as required. Initiate and investigate non-compliance or out of trend/ specification situations in the laboratory. Liaise with PSS Leader to facilitate close out of Lab Investigations and Non-Conformances/Deviations. Responsible for handling any customer related queries where necessary and liaising with their team, PSS Leader, and with personnel from other teams to problem solve these queries if needed. Responsible for the cleanliness and tidiness of the PSS team work environment, and the safety of the PSS team on the client site. Responsible for ensuring equipment is properly maintained/ calibrated and in the event of a breakdown that it is repaired in accordance with client procedures (with reference to timeliness, quality and cost.) Responsible for ensuring that all lab supplies are in place as required by the client. To address group local audit findings in conjunction with the PSS Lead. To GMP review analytical data. Qualifications A relevant qualification (at least a degree in a suitable discipline) Creates relationships for the purposes of enhancing internal support bases as well as gathering and disseminating information, ideas, plans, and strategies. Additional Information Note: Shift work is required for this role. Working hours 14:00 – 02:00 on biweekly rotating shift pattern, which is: Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday. Week 2: Wednesday & Thursday. 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 laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic, and labelling is accurate. Eurofins is dedicated to delivering testing services that contribute to the health and safety of society and the planet, and to its corporate responsibility to protect the environment and ensure diversity, equity, and inclusion across the entire network of Eurofins companies. What Happens Next Our people are the backbone of what we do, so it's incredibly important we find the right individuals to join us. As a potential new recruit you'll be invited to meet the team in the form of an assessment centre or a staged interview process dependent on the role and it's requirements, this will give you the opportunity to see what working for Eurofins is really like and enable us to get you know your key skills and strengths. Your data As part of any recruitment process, the company collects and processes personal data relating to job applicants. The company is committed to being transparent about how it collects and uses that data and to meeting its data protection obligations. Closing Date We reserve the right to close or extend this position depending on application numbers. Therefore we would urge candidates to submit an application as early as possible. Due to the high volume of applications we receive please be aware that if you do not receive a response within 4 weeks of the vacancy expiry date unfortunately, on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful. We support your development! Do you feel you don’t match 100% of the requirements? Don’t hesitate to apply anyway! Eurofins companies are committed to supporting your career development. We embrace diversity! Eurofins network of companies believe in strength and innovation through diversity, being an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination against employees or applications based on gender identity and/or expression, race, nationality, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, and everything else that makes employees of Eurofins companies unique.

Responsibilities

Lead a team of Process Science laboratory technicians to ensure high quality and productivity standards. Act as a key point of contact for the client, ensuring their requirements are met and exceeded.