Associate Scientist, Microbiology: GMP & QC Focus

Eurofins; Dungarvan; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

Income protection and life assurance

Free parking onsite

Additional annual leave

Work-life balance

Career progression

Job summary

Eurofins is hiring an Associate Scientist to join the Microbiology Team in Dungarvan, Ireland. The role focuses on performing routine and non-routine analyses with precision, maintaining compliant records and contributing to continuous improvement within GMP guidelines.

The successful candidate will document activities, support root cause analyses, and train colleagues as competency is proven. Weekend rota, overtime and on-call duties may apply.

Qualifications

• GMP experience in a pharmaceutical or biotech environment.
• Aseptic, bioburden and sterility testing knowledge required.
• Strong documentation and traceability skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and non-routine analysis with accuracy and efficiency.
• Complete test records on time, ensuring SOP and regulatory compliance.
• Identify opportunities for quality and service improvement; contribute to CI projects.
• Adhere to GMP guidelines; ensure activities are documented and traceable.
• Participate in Root Cause Analysis and prepare Exception reports.
• Gain proficiency in assigned tests/areas; maintain training records.
• Provide training to colleagues in techniques/tests where competency is proven.
• Provide cover for colleagues as required.
• Participate in weekend rota, overtime, and On-Call/Call-out schedules.
• Ensure customer requirements are met.

Skills

GMP experience

Attention to detail

Aseptic techniques

Bioburden testing

Sterility testing

Documentation skills

Team player

Communication skills

Job description

Eurofins is hiring an Associate Scientist to join the Microbiology Team in Dungarvan, Ireland. The role focuses on performing routine and non-routine analyses with precision, maintaining compliant records and contributing to continuous improvement within GMP guidelines.

The successful candidate will document activities, support root cause analyses, and train colleagues as competency is proven. Weekend rota, overtime and on-call duties may apply.