Senior Quality Officer at Eurofins

Dublin, Leinster, Ireland -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 Sep, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Quality Management System, ISO15189, ISO9001, Internal Audits, CAPA Management, Risk Management, Q-Pulse, Communication Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Continuous Improvement, Documentation Control, Training, Client Requests, Process Improvement, KPI Management, Team Collaboration

Industry

Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories

Description

Company Description Eurofins Biomnis is the leading independent provider of medical laboratory testing services in Ireland. We are a medically led and ISO 15189 accredited organisation dedicated to delivering accurate and reliable medical laboratory results to help health care professionals diagnose, treat and prevent disease. We are part of the Eurofins Scientific Group As an employer, we’re keen to look after our people with as much dedication as they look after our clients and their colleagues. We are a diverse company with 31 nationalities, encouraging inclusiveness and instilling a sense of belonging to all our colleagues. In the spirit of supporting and improving the health and well-being of our employees, building resilience, confidence and compassion through education and activities, our "Wellbeing Committee" was founded. "The Wellbeing Committee" plans activities, promotes participation, represents employees from all organizational levels, and creates and maintains open lines of communication between wellness committees and employees. We now require a: Senior Quality Officer We are currently seeking to recruit a Senior Quality Officer to join our Quality Department in Eurofins Biomnis in Sandyford, Dublin 18. An ambitious professional looking to grow their career with us. Training and development support will be given to you to help your progression within the organisation. We offer very competitive salaries, flexible working hours, excellent training, 21 days annual leave and exceptional career prospects. You will receive a very attractive salary and overall benefits package which includes: Higher Education Policy, Health Insurance, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), Life Assurance, Income Protection, Pension Scheme, Eurofins Employee Referral Programme, Bike to Work and you will be part of the company's Annual Bonus Scheme. We’re a growing and ambitious company, so there is huge potential here to develop with us and enjoy fantastic rewards in your career. Job Description The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining the Quality Management System, building relationships with our Heads of Departments, and colleagues in Eurofins Biomnis, Eurofins Pathology, Clinical Genetics, and Eurofins Lablink. Specific Tasks Support the existing Quality team and maintain the company’s quality management system (QMS). Ensuring, in conjunction with the Quality team, that the laboratory and Logistics division operates within the company’s quality management systems to meet the requirements of ISO15189 accreditation and ISO9001 certification, the Eurofins Group policies and any relevant regulatory requirements. Conduct internal audits and participate in external audits (e.g. assessment bodies, clients) as directed by the Quality Manager. Ensuring, in conjunction with the Quality team, strict adherence to the internally devised audit schedule. Preparation and submission of documentation to the external bodies in advance of external audits e.g. INAB, NSAI. Preparation and submission of documentation as clearance to non-conformities raised within the agreed timeframe. Provide quality direction, oversight and continual improvement for new and existing processes and systems ensuring implementation activities are robust and timely. Carry out training on the QMS and Q-Pulse for new and existing employees, as required. Assist in the development and tracking of critical quality processes such as CAPA, complaints, internal/external audit findings, and non-conforming reports. Review and approval of assay and equipment verifications in line with the regulatory requirements. Assist in the development, management, maintenance and analysis of departmental Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s). Assist in the creation, review and approval of internal quality documents as per company’s procedures for document control. Assist in the maintenance of current modules and the development of additional modules on Q-Pulse. Participate in process / continuous improvement initiatives. Support to the existing Quality team with client requests. Organise and carry out meetings with the various departments as assigned by the QA Manager. In conjunction with the quality manager, organise and assist the various departments in the preparation of the Annual Management Review Meetings and preparation for external audits. Perform other Quality System duties and involvement in any other projects relating to standard requirements as assigned by the QA Manager. Use of the Laboratory Information Management Systems in place in the laboratory. To actively support the development / implementation of continuous improvement activities and other quality activities that may be assigned as required. Participate and lead as necessary change management in line with the defined procedures. Encourage and support the sharing of learning within the Quality team. Hours per week: 35 Please note this is not a HYBRID role, this role will be based on site in Sandyford, Dublin 18 Qualifications Education A 3rd level qualification in Quality Assurance and/or a science discipline relevant to medical testing laboratories. Experience This role requires a seasoned professional with a minimum of 4 years Quality Assurance experience in a clinical diagnostic laboratory or similar role. A combination of medical laboratory working experience, quality assurance experience, and educational background that may otherwise satisfy the requirements of the role will be considered. A self-starter and result-focused, the successful candidate will have a strong, contemporary knowledge of ISO15189 accreditation and ISO9001 certification. Demonstrated 2 years’ experience in CAPA management, internal audits, verification of examination methods requirements, and risk management. Have a keen awareness of INAB requirements for medical testing laboratories accredited to ISO 15189:2022. Proven track record in delivering excellence. Knowledge of Q-Pulse would be an advantage. Skills & Abilities Demonstrated interpersonal skills including flexibility, collaboration and inclusion skills. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Demonstrate ability to evaluate information, identify and resolve systems failures and anomalies. Evidence of strong commitment to the provision of a quality service. Additional Information We are part of the Eurofins Scientific Group, a global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical, forensics, clinical diagnostic, cosmetic product testing and in agroscience. The Group operates more than 900 laboratories in over 50 countries and employs 55,000 staff conducting 450 million tests every year. 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 € 6,515 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years 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. Eurofins Biomnis is an equal opportunities employer

Responsibilities

The Senior Quality Officer will maintain the Quality Management System and build relationships with various departments. They will conduct internal audits, ensure compliance with ISO standards, and support quality improvement initiatives.