Microbiology Analyst - Sterility

  • Dungarvan
  • Eurofins
Job DescriptionWe are currently recruiting for a full time Microbiology Analyst within our Sterility Team.The main aim of the role is to carry out basic testing and to master the range of techniques appropriate for the work area.Act on their own initiative and to learn as quickly as possible any tests that they are required to do.Responsible for gaining proficiency in a certain number of tests/area of testing.Perform techniques / tests that they are qualified to do in terms of completed training records and as directed by the laboratory senior.Ensure that all documentation and calculations are carried out on time, accurately and legiblyKeep their training records up to date and to initiate training as per their training plan where possible when free from workAdhere to all company standards in the area of safety, housekeeping and quality, notifying management of any discrepancies.Ensure that customers’ requirements are fully met and in so doing be flexible to work in any area of the business as is required.Identify any opportunities for improvement of quality and service and work with the team to implement continuous improvement.QualificationsA Degree in Microbiology or a related discipline is essentialExperienced in testing of sterile samples Understand how a cleanroom works/operatesKnowledge of Annex 1 standard would be advantageousGood team player, organised, accurate, have strong documentation skillsPassionate about quality and customer serviceGood communication skills both internally and externallyAdditional 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 61,000 staff across a network of more than 1000 independent companies in over 61 countries and operating more than 900 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.