Microbiology Analyst - Product Testing

Job DescriptionWe currently have a very exciting opportunity for a Microbiology Analyst to join our Eurofins team in Dungarvan. This role will be based within our Product testing team and the main responsibilities will include Quality Control testing of pharmaceutical samples. Some of the other day to day duties include:To perform routine and non-routine analysis, as requested by the laboratory.To prepare and approve results for tests in which they are deemed competent.To deal with customer queries and telephone significant results to customers.To revise SOPs as required by the laboratory.To be responsible for up dating any relevant documentation when requested.To identify any opportunities for improvement of quality and service and work with the team to implement continuous improvement.To participate in the company’s weekend rota and/or overtime schedule including early start / late finish as required.QualificationsA degree in microbiology or a related disciplineAt least 2 years microbiology testing experience in a GMP laboratoryExperience with Bioburden, MLT and Sterility testingGood 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.In 2022, Eurofins generatedtotal revenues of EUR € 6.7 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.