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.

Job Title:  Method Development, Validation & Transfer Scientist - Molecular Cell Biology

Department: Molecular Cell Biology

Location:  Dungarvan

Reports to: Team Leader / Snr. Manager

Job Summary

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 role includes an expectation that provided appropriate training has been provided and a suitable level of technical competency and knowledge has been achieved, the Scientist 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.

Job Responsibilities

• 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.

A degree in Molecular Cell Biology

A working knowledge of QMS

Additional Company 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)