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.

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 opportunities for 2 QC Laboratory Technicians to join our PSS Site in Shanbally.

The purpose of this job is to perform scientific procedures and produce accurate results within the required time frame under the customer quality system, using customer company procedures, and while adhering to Eurofins general policies and standards.

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for supporting QC activities - equipment calibrations & verifications, cleans, solution preparation.
• Responsible for the execution, management and delivery of samples from Production to QC Sample Management area in a timely manner.
• Responsible for carrying out environmental monitoring and water sampling activities.
• Responsible for accurately logging samples into the relevant systems in a timely manner as required.
• Responsible for ensuring all relevant documentation is completed accurately and logged where necessary.
• Assisting laboratory analytical personnel and perform ad-hoc lab duties as required.
• Supporting housekeeping activities and consumable stock management.
• Responsible for cleaning laboratory and equipment as required.
• Immediately notify the supervisor or a customer representative, any anomalous or non-conformances.
• Participating in all training required and scheduled by the supervisor or the customer. Being prepared and on time for that training. Engaging in training processes and ensuring all information received is completely understood.
• Completion of training records, and ensuring that all records presented for review and approval are at the appropriate standard.
• Providing training to other team members as instructed by the supervisor. Ensuring all training delivered is documented appropriately.
• Ensuring at all times that all documentation and laboratory records are up to date and of an appropriate standard.
• Ensuring that all work carried out is approached “Right First Time” so as to avoid any re-work or errors.
• Being constantly aware of customer’s requirements and striving to meet or exceed those requirements keeping in mind the customer process end points.
• Dealing with customer queries and to contact designated personnel with any relevant information or issues relating to test results or the service in general.
• Ensuring that all documentation is completed on time.  Ensuring that it is accurate and legible and conforms to the relevant quality standards.
• Assisting in laboratory investigations as appropriate.
• Adhering to all customer standards in the areas of safety, housekeeping and quality, notifying management of any discrepancies.
• Keeping the work area clean and tidy in both ‘seen’ and ‘unseen’ areas.
• Identifying any opportunities for improvement of quality and service and work with the team to implement continuous improvement.

Education / Qualifications

• Diploma in relevant scientific discipline.
• HETAC/NCEA certificate in a related discipline.

Experience / Skills

•  At least 6months experience in an accredited  laboratory
• Experience in supporting QC activities - equipment calibrations & verifications, cleans, solution preparation would be an advantage. 
• Good team player, organised, accurate, have strong documentation skills
• Flexible, adaptable to changing priorities
• Passionate about quality and customer service.
• Good communication skills both internally and externally.