Eurofins Biomnis is the leading independent provider of medical laboratory testing services in Ireland.

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.

We are currently looking to recruit a:

Laboratory Technician Molecular Biology

What we offer:

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 are looking for a dedicated team player, currently seeking a new opportunity to incorporate your skills with a new challenge, join us and help to continue support our clients to ensure their experience of our service is industry leading. 

So if you are an enthusiastic and energetic person and would like to join a friendly and professional team this might be the role for you.

You will receive an overall benefits package which includes: Health Insurance, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), Life Assurance, Income Protection, Pension Scheme, Eurofins Employee Referral Programme, Higher Education Policy 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.

We are a growing and ambitious company, so there is huge potential here to develop with us and enjoy fantastic rewards in your career.

Training and development support will be given to you to help your progression within the organisation. 

The main responsibilities for the Laboratory Technician are to support the Molecular Biology Department in assisting in the organisation of the workload, and prioritising tasks to ensure patient results are delivered in a timely manner. In addition, the Laboratory Technician is required to support the Chief Molecular Scientist to work towards achieving the short and long-term departmental goals & quality objectives.

Specific Tasks

• Be aware of and be compliant with of all the documentation related to your Department - Training record, SOP’s, Forms.
• Follow established Quality Management procedures.
• Receive test samples according to SOPs.

• Assist in the processing of samples incorporating automated and manual methods of analysis to include pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical processes.

• Perform routine laboratory tests to a high quality and as required in accordance with departmental SOP’s.
• Perform DNA/RNA extraction & RT-PCR in accordance with SOPs.
• Perform sample analysis and sample preparation in a timely manner

• Assist in the completion of the department’s daily tasks, including work files, to a high standard to ensure patient results delivered in a timely manner.

• Participate in the management of reagent and consumable stock levels.
• Assist with control of logbooks.
• Comply with pre-and post-analytical storage of samples.
• Ensure all waste is adequately treated and disposed of as per SOPs and that all waste is removed as required to waste facilities.

• Advise of any equipment failures or problems encountered while conducting his/her duties.

• Carry out maintenance of instrumentation.
• Clean/disinfect working areas daily.
• Demonstrate Good Laboratory Practice.

Education

• A degree in Biological Science/Minimum Qualification Level 7 (incl Diploma & Ordinary Bachelor Degree)

Experience

• Previous relevant laboratory experience, with knowledge of basic laboratory techniques, in a molecular biology medical diagnostic laboratory preferable but not essential

Skills & Abilities

• Candidates must have the personal competence and capacity to properly discharge the duties of the role

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 2023, 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: 

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                                 Eurofins Biomnis is an equal opportunities employer