BioAssay Analyst

Eurofins Food Testing Ireland; Ringaskiddy; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in analytical testing seeks a full-time BioAssay Analyst in Ringaskiddy. The ideal candidate will hold a degree in Chemistry or Biology, with experience in a lab environment. Responsibilities include performing tests, analyzing data, and ensuring quality standards are met. This role offers opportunities for career progression and a range of benefits including private medical insurance and a discretionary bonus.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Annual discretionary bonus

Free parking onsite

Additional annual leave days

Qualifications

• Experience in a laboratory environment.
• Good basic knowledge of various analysis techniques.
• GMP experience in a laboratory environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform analytical and/or bioassay tests according to standards.
• Generate data and interpret results within required due dates.
• Contribute to proper use, calibration and maintenance of equipment.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Knowledge of SEC-HPLC

Good communication skills

Education

Bachelor Degree or Masters in Chemistry, Biology or related field

Tools

LIMS systems

Job description

****We have an opportunity for a full time permanent BioAssay Analyst to join our PSS Site in Ringaskiddy****

Consider joining Eurofins PSS®where people are the most important element in our business. Eurofins PSS® is the global leader of scientific insourcing services. PSS® is not only a leader in the industry, but also one of the first insourcing service providers, now celebrating over 15 years of service in Ireland and over 22 years of service globally.

For more information about Eurofins PSS® please visit ourwebsite and watch a message from our Global Head, Beth Di Paolo.

We currently have exciting opportunities to join our innovative and multi award-winning Professional Scientific Services (PSS) teams. The excellent service provided via our PSS model is delivered while maintaining the same commitment to excellence, expertise and cGMP compliance available at our Eurofins facilities.

What can Eurofins offer you as an employee of ours?

• Developmental opportunities and career progression
• The opportunity to work with our client - a world-leading pharmaceutical and biotechnology company
• Location is easily accessible
• Private Medical Insurance
• Income protection and life assurance
• Annual discretionary bonus
• Free parking onsite
• Full use of the canteen facilities on the client site
• Additional annual leave days with continued service
• The opportunity to work on products helping to save lives across the world

Job Description

The purpose of this job is to serve as an Analyst within the client environment to carry out test procedures and produce accurate results, to work to the highest standards in terms of quality and professionalism.

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform analytical and/or bioassay tests according to international pharmacopeial, regulatory and corporate standards in a timely and organized manner.
• Generate data and interpret results within required due dates for release and stability.
• Perform data review as requested.
• Keep up to date with existing and new SOP’s and official documentation.
• Contribute to proper use, calibration and maintenance of laboratory equipment.
• Perform investigations, where required, for deviations, Out-of-Specification Results.
• Coordinate receipt and distribution of samples throughout the laboratories.
• Develop subject matter expertise on assigned analytical techniques.
• Independently write/revise SOP’s or other official documentation and reports, when required.
• Train other analysts and new personnel as requested.
• Keeping their training records up to date and initiating training where possible when free from work.
• Adhering to all company standards in the area of safety, housekeeping and quality, notifying management of any discrepancies.
• Ensure that all documentation is carried out on time, accurately and legibly.
• Providing cover for other members of the PSS Team as required.
• To be constantly aware of the clients requirements and strive to meet or exceed those requirements keeping in mind the client process and deliverables.
• To identify and communicate to PSS Management areas for improvement or optimisation in order to improve efficiencies and provide a cost effective service.
• As with all members of staff this person is responsible for ensuring that the client requirements are fully met and in so doing will be flexible to work in any area of the business as is required.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor Degree or Masters Qualification in Chemistry, Biology or a related field with knowledge of analytics and/or stability.
• Experience in a laboratory environment
• A good basic knowledge of some of the following techniques (SEC-HPLC, RP-HPLC, Capillary SDS, Capillary IEF, Residual Moisture, pH, Turbidity, UV, Particulate Analysis – Sub Visible, MDI, ELISA) is an advantage. A knowledge of Sample Management is an advantage
• Experience with LIMS systems is desirable
• High attention to detail
• Analytical skills to troubleshoot laboratory issues are an asset
• GMP experience in a laboratory environment
• Good team player
• Good communication skills both internally and externally

Additional Information

*This is an opportunity to join Eurofin on a full time permanent basis, shift role.Shift Pattern is working 07:00 – 19:00:

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 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 47,000 staff across a network of more than 900 independent companies in over 50 countries and operating more than 800 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 2024, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR €6.7billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.