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 2019, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR € 4.56 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Consider joining Eurofins where people are the most important element in our business.  Eurofins Biopharma Product Testing is a leading contract lab that provides testing and research services in the environmental, pharmaceutical, and biopharmaceutical sciences to clients worldwide. 

We have fantastic opportunity for a Biopharm Analyst (MCB) within our Biopharmaceutical Chemistry team in Dungarvan Co Waterford. 

The purpose of this job is to carry out scientific test procedures on customers’ samples and produce accurate results within an acceptable time frame using company procedures. 

Job Responsibilities

• To perform routine and non-routine analysis, as requested by the laboratory.
• To prepare and approve results for tests in which they are deemed competent.
•  To be aware of customers requirements and should strive to meet those requirements keeping in mind the cycle is not complete until the customer has obtained their report.
•  To deal with customer queries and telephone significant results to customers.
• To keep up to date with any technological or method revisions in their area, ensuring their training is complete and adjusting their work as required.
• To train other more junior members of staff in analytical techniques as required.
• To perform QC samples in accordance with company procedures.
• To revise SOPs as required by the laboratory.
• To participate in the company’s weekend rota and/or overtime schedule, as required.
• To be responsible for up dating any relevant documentation when requested.
• To deputise for supervisors / managers, as required.
• To keep the laboratory area clean and tidy in both ‘seen’ and ‘unseen’ areas.
• To provide cover for other members of staff as required.
• To ensure that all documentation is completed on time, accurately and legibly.
• To keep their training records up to date and to initiate training where possible.
• To adhere to all company standards in the area of safety, housekeeping and quality, notifying management of any discrepancies.
• To ensure that customers’ requirements are fully met and in so doing be flexible to work in any area of the business as is required.
• To identify any opportunities for improvement of quality and service and work with the team to implement continuous improvement.

Education / Qualifications

• A degree or diploma in chemistry or a related discipline is desirable

Experience / Skills

• At least 28 months experience in a GMP laboratory
• Good team player, organised, accurate, have strong documentation skills
• Passionate about quality and customer service
• Good communication skills both internally and externally