Analytical Services Technician

Eurofins; Cork; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Private Medical Insurance

Annual discretionary bonus

Birthday Holiday entitlement

Free parking onsite

Job summary

Eurofins Cork is seeking a detail‑driven Sample Registration and Preparation Associate for a 1‑year fixed‑term contract (39 hours per week). Shift pattern: 11:30–20:00 Mon–Thu, 11:30–19:00 Fri, with potential changes.

You will receive, register, prepare, store, ship and dispose of samples, ensuring accurate documentation and QA under LIMS procedures. Full training provided; prior lab experience helpful but not required.

Qualifications

• An interest in science, food, quality, or laboratory work — formal qualifications are welcome but not essential.
• Willingness to learn and take part in ongoing training and professional development.
• Experience in a laboratory, production, quality, or technical environment is helpful, but full training will be provided.
• Understanding of quality standards or working in a regulated environment is an advantage but not required.

Responsibilities

• Receive Samples — Check incoming deliveries, verify documentation, and ensure all samples meet submission requirements.
• Register Samples in LIMS — Accurately enter sample information, assign tests, and generate compliant labels for full traceability.
• Prepare Samples for Analysis — Split, homogenise, composite, shake, and pot samples according to method and matrix requirements.
• Prioritise customer samples based on urgency and client requirements.
• Manage Subcontract Shipments — Package and dispatch samples to partner labs, including courier coordination and customs documentation.
• Maintain Sample Storage — Store samples under correct conditions and manage retrieval and tracking.
• Dispose of Samples — Carry out compliant disposal and update LIMS records per retention policies.
• Handle Queries & Mailboxes — Manage shared inboxes, resolve information gaps, and communicate with customers and internal teams.
• Support Material Requests — Process requests for consumables and preparation materials to keep workflows running smoothly.
• Collaborate Across Teams — Work with internal labs, registration teams, and subcontract sites to maintain service delivery.
• Perform general administrative duties such as photocopying, data entry, and document handling.
• Follow Quality & Safety Standards — Adhere to ISO 17025 and company procedures at all times.

Skills

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Good organisational skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

No formal qualifications required

Tools

LIMS

Job description

Company 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.

The Eurofins network 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 its companies around the world.

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

We do not offer sponsorship for this role

Please note this is a one year fixed term contract, working 39 hours per week. Depending on business needs the following shift patterns will be required:

Shift pattern (open to change)
11:30 - 20:00 Monday - Thursday, 11:30 - 19:00 Friday.

Purpose of the post:

We are looking for a details driven person to join our Sample Registration and Preparation team. You will play a key role in the smooth running of our laboratory operations by ensuring every sample is received, checked, registered, prepared, stored, shipped, and disposed of accurately and on time. Working closely with internal Eurofins laboratories and subcontractor sites, you will help maintain exceptional service standards and support the full life cycle of sample handling.

• Receive Samples — Check incoming deliveries, verify documentation, and ensure all samples meet submission requirements.
• Register Samples in LIMS — Accurately enter sample information, assign tests, and generate compliant labels for full traceability.
• Prepare Samples for Analysis — Split, homogenise, composite, shake, and pot samples according to method and matrix requirements.
• Prioritise customer samples based on urgency and specific client requirements as necessary.
• Manage Subcontract Shipments — Package and dispatch samples to Eurofins partner labs, including courier coordination and customs documentation.
• Maintain Sample Storage — Store samples under correct conditions and manage retrieval and tracking.
• Dispose of Samples — Carry out compliant disposal and update LIMS records in line with retention policies.
• Handle Queries & Mailboxes — Manage shared inboxes, resolve information gaps, and communicate clearly with customers and internal teams if required.
• Support Material Requests — Process requests for consumables and preparation materials to keep workflows running smoothly.
• Collaborate Across Teams — Work closely with internal labs, registration teams, and subcontract sites to maintain seamless service delivery.
• Perform general administrative duties such as photocopying, data entry, and document handling as needed.
• Follow Quality & Safety Standards — Adhere to ISO 17025, Eurofins Quality, Health & Safety, and Environmental procedures at all times.

Qualifications

• An interest in science, food, quality, or laboratory work — formal qualifications are welcome but not essential.
• Willingness to learn and take part in ongoing training and professional development.
• Experience in a laboratory, production, quality, or technical environment is helpful, but full training will be provided for the right candidate.
• Understanding of quality standards or working in a regulated environment is an advantage but not required.

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.

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