Microbiology Analyst – Limerick

Job title:

Microbiology Analyst – Limerick

Company

Eurofins

Job description

Company DescriptionConsider 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 currently have exciting opportunities to join our innovative and multi award-winning Professional Scientific Services (PSS) teams. The excellent service provided via our PSS model is delivered while maintaining the same commitment to excellence, expertise and cGMP compliance available at our Eurofins facilities.We have fantastic opportunities for Analysts (both junior and senior) to join our Eurofins team based in our PSS site in Limerick.What can Eurofins PSS Limerick offer you?

• Developmental opportunities and career progression
• The opportunity to work with our client – a leading biotechnology company
• Location is easily accessible
• Private Medical Insurance
• Income protection and life assurance
• Annual discretionary bonus
• Free parking onsite
• Full use of the canteen facilities on the client site
• Additional annual leave days with continued service
• The opportunity to work on life saving products

Job DescriptionWe are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Microbiology Analyst to join our dynamic team in Limerick, Ireland. As a key member of our laboratory, you will contribute to our mission of delivering high-quality microbiology and chemistry testing services to our clients.

• Perform wet chemistry and microbiology testing with precision and accuracy
• Conduct tests on Biological Indicators, Bioburden, Endotoxin, pH, Conductivity Nitrates, and Total Organic Carbon
• Execute microbiological plate reading and streaking techniques
• Carry out sampling and testing for environmental monitoring
• Report and investigate anomalous or quality-related events, ensuring adherence to quality standards
• Collaborate with team members to maintain a high-performing, customer-focused laboratory environment
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and project work to enhance laboratory processes
• Maintain accurate and detailed documentation of all testing procedures and results
• Adhere to laboratory safety protocols and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) guidelines

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related scientific discipline
• Minimum of 1 year’s relevant experience working in a Microbiology, Chemistry, or Biochemistry laboratory
• Strong knowledge and practical application of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)
• Proficiency in microbiology testing techniques and wet chemistry methods
• Excellent organizational skills with a keen eye for detail
• Strong documentation and data recording abilities
• Demonstrated experience in maintaining laboratory safety standards
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
• Passion for quality and commitment to delivering exceptional customer service
• Flexibility to adapt to changeable working patterns and available to work shift work
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to investigate anomalies
• Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail in data analysis
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced laboratory environment
• Willingness to learn and expand skillset across various test methods

Additional InformationEurofins 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 €6.7 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Expected salary

Location

Limerick

Job date

Thu, 21 Nov 2024 04:17:54 GMT

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