Analytical Development Laboratory Support Analyst

Eurofins PSS Insourcing Solutions; Ringaskiddy; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Private Medical Insurance

Life assurance

Annual discretionary bonus

Birthday Holiday entitlement

Free parking on-site

Canteen facilities

Job summary

Eurofins PSS Insourcing Solutions is seeking an Analytical Development Laboratory Support Analyst to join our client-site lab team in Ringaskiddy, Ireland. You will coordinate sample handling, manage freezer operations, maintain SAP/LIMS records, and help produce accurate environmental and water analysis reports while ensuring GMP compliance.

The role emphasizes meticulous documentation, strong communication with internal and external stakeholders, and proactive teamwork to sustain high quality

Qualifications

• You will hold a third-level qualification in a scientific discipline.
• You will have experience working within a GMP-regulated laboratory environment and a thorough understanding of compliance, quality standards and good documentation practices.
• You will have excellent attention to detail and a commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work in a fast-paced laboratory setting.
• You will have strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise workloads effectively and maintain an efficient working environment.
• You will have excellent communication skills, enabling you to build effective relationships and collaborate confidently with both internal and external stakeholders.
• You will have a proactive and collaborative approach to work, demonstrating the ability to contribute positively as part of a team while supporting wider operational objectives.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the effective management of laboratory samples and materials, including sample receipt, retrieval, storage, shipping, tracking and movement through the laboratory, ensuring all activities are completed in line with GMP and client requirements.
• Oversee freezer and sample management activities, including alarm monitoring, logbook reviews, audit readiness, personnel training, sample transfers and liaison with maintenance teams for calibrations, preventative maintenance and equipment support.
• Maintain and administer laboratory systems and documentation, including SAP work orders, LIMS data entry, job card updates, external results management and the accurate completion of records to support compliance and data integrity.
• Support laboratory operations by printing and issuing manufacturing labels, managing reference material inventories, generating environmental monitoring and water analysis reports, producing business metrics and assisting analytical teams as required.
• Collaborate closely with client personnel, suppliers and internal stakeholders to respond to sample-related enquiries, communicate operational updates and ensure laboratory services consistently meet or exceed client expectations.
• Uphold Eurofins quality, safety and housekeeping standards while maintaining training compliance, identifying process improvement opportunities, providing cross-functional team support and contributing to the delivery of an efficient, cost-effective service.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Third-level qualification in a scientific discipline

Tools

SAP

LIMS

Job description

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 laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic, and labelling is accurate.

Eurofins is dedicated to delivering testing services that contribute to the health and safety of society and the planet, and to its corporate responsibility to protect the environment and ensure diversity, equity, and inclusion across the entire network of Eurofins companies.

Eurofins PSS Insourcing Solutions® is a global, award-winning insourcing solution. We place our skilled team directly at the client site, managing operations seamlessly and eliminating complexities. We ensure a strategic, long-term service commitment that delivers value directly at the client site, utilising their facilities, equipment, and methodologies, while maintaining the same service, expertise, and cGMP compliance available at the Eurofins facility. If you're an employee seeking an exceptional career journey, Eurofins PSS Insourcing Solutions® is your gateway to a future where innovation, collaboration, and success converge. Join us in a world where excellence knows no boundaries!

We’re proud to be an armed forces-friendly place to work and welcome applications from reservists, armed forces veterans (including the wounded, injured and sick), as well as cadet instructors, and military spouses and partners.

Job Description

Unfortunately we do not offer sponsorship for this post.

This is a full time, permanent position working 39 hours per week (Day shift), Monday - Friday.

The purpose of this job is to serve as a member of the group within the client environment to support their technical and analytical tasks, to work to the highest standards in terms of quality and professionalism

As Analytical Development Laboratory Support Analyst or AD Laboratory Support Analyst, duties will include:

• You will coordinate the effective management of laboratory samples and materials, including sample receipt, retrieval, storage, shipping, tracking and movement through the laboratory, ensuring all activities are completed in line with GMP and client requirements.
• You will oversee freezer and sample management activities, including alarm monitoring, logbook reviews, audit readiness, personnel training, sample transfers and liaison with maintenance teams for calibrations, preventative maintenance and equipment support.
• You will maintain and administer laboratory systems and documentation, including SAP work orders, LIMS data entry, job card updates, external results management and the accurate completion of records to support compliance and data integrity.
• You will support laboratory operations by printing and issuing manufacturing labels, managing reference material inventories, generating environmental monitoring and water analysis reports, producing business metrics and assisting analytical teams as required.
• You will collaborate closely with client personnel, suppliers and internal stakeholders to respond to sample-related enquiries, communicate operational updates and ensure laboratory services consistently meet or exceed client expectations.
• You will uphold Eurofins quality, safety and housekeeping standards while maintaining training compliance, identifying process improvement opportunities, providing cross-functional team support and contributing to the delivery of an efficient, cost-effective service.

Qualifications

• You will hold a third-level qualification in a scientific discipline, providing a strong foundation in laboratory practices and scientific principles.
• You will have experience working within a GMP-regulated laboratory environment and a thorough understanding of compliance, quality standards and good documentation practices.
• You will have excellent attention to detail and a commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work in a fast-paced laboratory setting.
• You will have strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise workloads effectively and maintain an efficient working environment.
• You will have excellent communication skills, enabling you to build effective relationships and collaborate confidently with both internal and external stakeholders.
• You will have a proactive and collaborative approach to work, demonstrating the ability to contribute positively as part of a team while supporting wider operational objectives.

Additional Information

At Eurofins we are growing, innovating and always learning. We celebrate the achievements of our employees through annual long service awards, recognise our colleagues special life events, and we are committed to charitable causes through global fundraising activities.

As a Eurofins employee you will benefit from:

• We offer exceptional opportunities for career growth, within a friendly and supportive team. As well as a competitive salary, pension and associated benefits you will enjoy an unrivalled working environment, including an active social calendar and subsidised canteen, all while working in a start of the art client facility- a leading biotechnology company
• Fantastic developmental opportunities and career progression pathways such as leadership, training, compliance and Subject Media Expert.
• Full Benefits Package including:
  • Pension
  • Private Medical Insurance
  • Income protection and life assurance
  • Annual discretionary bonus
  • Birthday Holiday entitlement
• Exciting Eurofins Incentives: Employee Activity Committee (EAC), Equality Driving Excellence (EDE), significant Reward and Recognition programme Opportunity to benefit from Eurofins Operational Development training platform, plus potential support for part-time training (relevant to the position)
• Full use of the canteen facilities and barista on the client site
• Free parking onsite and onsite electric charging
• Additional annual leave days with continued service
• The opportunity to work on life saving products

What Happens Next

Our people are the backbone of what we do, so it's incredibly important we find the right individuals to join us. As a potential new recruit you'll be invited to meet the team in the form of an assessment centre or a staged interview process dependent on the role and it's requirements, this will give you the opportunity to see what working for Eurofins is really like and enable us to get you know your key skills and strengths.

Your data

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We embrace diversity! Eurofins network of companies believe in strength and innovation through diversity, being an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination against employees or applications based on gender identity and/or expression, race, nationality, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, and everything else that makes employees of Eurofins companies unique.

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