Associate Technical Support Scientist

Collins McNicholas Group; Longford; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Collins McNicholas Group is seeking an Associate Technical Support Scientist to join a leading global healthcare and diagnostics organisation. This role suits a science graduate or laboratory professional looking to advance in a regulated, innovative setting.

Candidates should be flexible to work across various shift patterns. Responsibilities include managing materials, inventory, testing protocols, and documenting verification studies, with full training provided for diagnostic platform

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in a scientific/technical field is required or advantageous.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation skills are essential.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-based environment.
• Strong organisational and communication skills are expected.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate procurement, labelling and storage of materials.
• Manage inventory and stock control activities.
• Support cross-functional project objectives and review testing protocols.
• Carry out diagnostic platform testing with full training provided.
• Prepare verification study documentation and maintain accurate records.
• Assist investigations, root cause analysis and problem-solving activities.
• Compile reports and present findings to internal stakeholders.
• Maintain GLP-compliant quality records and promote safe working practices.

Skills

Attention to detail

Documentation

Teamwork

Organisation

Communication

Education

Higher Certificate/Ordinary Degree/Honours Bachelor's Degree in science or technical discipline

Job description

Associate Technical Support Scientist

We are currently recruiting for an Associate Technical Support Scientist to join a leading global healthcare and diagnostics organisation. This is an excellent opportunity for a science graduate or experienced laboratory professional looking to develop their career within a highly regulated and innovative environment.

Please note: Candidates must be flexible to work across a variety of shift patterns.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate the procurement, labelling and storage of materials.
• Manage inventory and stock control activities.
• Contribute to cross-functional teams to support project objectives.
• Review and interpret testing protocols and study requirements.
• Carry out diagnostic platform testing (full training provided).
• Prepare verification study documentation and maintain accurate records.
• Assist with investigations, root cause analysis and problem-solving activities.
• Compile reports and present findings to internal stakeholders.
• Maintain quality records and ensure compliance with Good Laboratory Practice (GLP).
• Promote safe working practices and support environmental improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Higher Certificate, Ordinary Degree or Honours Bachelor's Degree in a scientific or technical discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-based environment.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Experience in a laboratory, scientific, manufacturing or regulated setting would be advantageous.