Laboratory jobs in County Cork

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company which provides a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries. The Group believes it is the world leader in food, environment and pharmaceutical 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, advanced material sciences and for supporting clinical studies. In addition, Eurofins is one of the key emerging players in specialty clinical diagnostic testing in Europe and the USA.

Group's key figures are approx. 6.7 billion Euros turnover, over 940 laboratories across 59 countries and about 61,000 staff.

The role of Laboratory Technician is to prepare and analyse customer samples keeping in mind efficiency, quality and accuracy standards as required by the company. Upon commencement of employment a training plan will be initiated for the Technician. This will include all basic testing techniques appropriate for the work area

Laboratory Technicians will:

• Become competent in the preparation of samples for analysis.
• Become competent in the laboratory work practices and requirements that facilitate analysis.
• Become familiar with all relevant laboratory test methods and procedures i.e. SOP’s.
• Ensure Compliance to the 17025 standard at all times by adhering to the in house quality procedures provided.
• Complete all documentation on time, accurately and legibly.
• Check weights and temperatures in line with company procedures.
• Keep their training sheets up to date and initiate training where possible when able to do so.
• Adhere to all company standards in the area of safety, housekeeping and quality, notifying a Senior Technician or Team Leader of any discrepancies.
• Keep the laboratory area clean and tidy.
• Ensure that the laboratory is stocked with necessary consumables and reagents etc.
• Clean laboratory equipment as required, including fridges, incubators water baths etc.
• Ensure that all reagent bottles and beakers are filled and changed regularly and the correct control labels are attached to them.
• Ensure that there are no reagents in the laboratory that have past their expiry date.
• Ensure that all documentation relating to customer samples / results is filed.
• Provide cover for other members of staff as required and participating in the Weekend Rota.
• Be flexible to work in any area of the business as is required.

• Degree level qualification in Environmental Chemistry, Microbiology, Analytical Chemistry or other relevant subject
• Record of ongoing professional development
• Previous experience working within an accredited contract testing laboratory or related industry laboratory environment are preferred but full training will be provided
• Thorough understanding of relevant quality system and accreditation requirements
• Good keyboards skills and experience of LIMS Systems, MS Office packages in particular Excel.
• Good standard of written and spoken English and numeracy skills.

Who we are looking for:

• Highly motivated, professional and enthusiastic individual who can work well within a busy multi-disciplinary technical environment as well as under their own initiative
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, organise and co-ordinate both your own workload
• Ability to understand customers’ requirements and to be able to devise and articulate the most appropriate solutions.
• Skills to influence others to achieve common goals for the benefit of our customers
• Confident approach with strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to form strong working relationships with colleagues, partner laboratories and customers

The benefits of working with Eurofins:

• A competitive salary
• Flexible work options
• Performance Based Bonus
• 22 Days Annual Leave plus Service Days (additional days off)
• Life Assurance
• Pension Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Paid Health Insurance Scheme with LAYA Healthcare
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Discounted gym memberships
• On Site Social Committee
• Flexible Working