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 50,000 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 2020, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR € 5.4 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Pharma Contract Services Company of the Year 2022

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.

We have some fantastic opportunities for Scientists to join our Bioanalytical team in Dungarvan Co Waterford.

The purpose of this role is to carry out scientific test procedures on client samples and produce accurate results within an acceptable time frame using company procedures and also to be responsible for completion of the more technically challenging analysis.  This person will also work to develop any ancillary procedures associated with the methods and technical systems used, ensuring customer samples are completed within their required specifications.

This person will support complex analytical testing and high knowledge projects.  This may be achieved by performing additional duties or functions (e.g. data review) that will be commensurate with your training and skillset.

This person will carry out the non-routine tasks in the laboratory or carry out the particular type(s) of analysis assigned to them, back filling for analysts as required.

Responsible for developing and validating new tests and procedures for company and clients.

Responsible for the completion of specific technological projects and writing up the results of these projects accurately, confidentially and on time for the clients.

Scientists are permitted to sign all technical documents once their training in this task is successfully completed.  This includes laboratory reports, SOPs, protocols, investigation reports and any other documentation issued.

Responsible for signing out customer work from the analysts.

Deputising for management as required.

Responsible for keeping the laboratory area clean and tidy in both ‘seen’ and ‘unseen’ areas.

This person will be responsible for providing cover for other members of staff as required and for taking part in the company’s weekend rota and/or overtime schedule.

This person will ensure that all documentation is completed on time, accurately and legibly.

They are responsible for their training, keeping their training records up to date and initiating training where possible when free from work.

Responsible for updating any relevant documentation as required.

Responsible for direct communication with clients in an appropriate manner.

Liaise closely with the Section Manager to ensure that resources are available to guarantee that testing activities are completed to customer’s timelines.

Responsible for the review of test methods for quotation purposes.

Responsible for continually liaising with management, customers and other members of the organisation on any relevant problem areas or enhancements to the business.

Adhere to all company standards in the area of safety, housekeeping and quality, notifying management of any discrepancies.

Ensure that customers’ requirements are fully met and in so doing be flexible to work in any area of the business as is required.

Identify any opportunities for improvement of quality and service and work with the team to implement continuous improvement.

Qualifications/Experience

Degree in a related Scientific discipline

5 - 7 years experience in HPLC, CE, SDS Page, IEF & Method Validation.

Large Molecule testing,

Additional Benefits

Additional holiday leave

Birthday day

Attendance award

Paid Maternity Leave

Marriage leave

Free Tea & Coffee

Training and Development

Study support

Free parking

Income protection

Death in service

Sports & Social Club

Corporate Social responsibility day

Salary and bonus reviewed annually

Paid Sick leave

Finder’s Fee

Recognition program

Health insurance (Dependent on length of service/role)

Contributory pension (Dependent on length of service/role)