Biopharma Method Dev & Validation Lead

Eurofins Biopharma Product Testing Ireland; Dungarvan; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

Income protection and life assurance

Free parking onsite

Additional annual leave days with +1%/

Job summary

Eurofins Biopharma Product Testing Ireland in Dungarvan, Co Waterford, seeks a Team Leader for our MDV team. You will steer method development, verification, transfer and validation activities within the Biopharmaceutical department, ensuring timely customer reporting and stringent quality controls.

The role requires strong leadership, regulatory compliance, and hands-on oversight of test methods, resource planning and LIMS reporting to meet project deadlines.

Qualifications

• Honours Degree in Biotechnology or Bioanalytical related subject.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in a GMP biologics laboratory.
• Method development and validation experience required.
• Minimum 2 years' supervisory or team leadership experience desirable.
• Demonstrated capability to coordinate, schedule, and prioritise analytical work.
• Commitment to quality assurance and customer service excellence.
• Strong organisational skills with meticulous attention to accuracy and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Direct all members of the team, including work rotas, productivity, training and development, safety, quality, and documentation, to ensure the laboratory operates at maximum efficiency.
• Maintain close liaison with the Section Manager to ensure adequate resources are available to meet customer testing timelines.
• Manage online reporting on LIMS, scheduling work from initiation through to sign-off, and developing and authorising customer reports in a timely manner to consistently meet customer expectations.
• Conduct analysis as required to ensure customer deadlines are met.
• Review test methods for quotation purposes.
• Ensure that systems and procedures are maintained in compliance with all regulatory requirements.
• Provide regular feedback to all team members regarding customer and organisational requirements and changes.
• Address customer-related queries and coordinate with the team to resolve issues as necessary.
• Ensure all relevant documentation is authorised and filed accurately in accordance with company procedures.
• Communicate regularly with the team and ancillary groups to ensure effective information transfer throughout the organisation.
• Participate in routine regulatory and customer inspections.
• Ensure all analysts are trained and maintain comprehensive training records for all tests and additional training completed.
• Oversee equipment maintenance and ensure repairs are conducted in accordance with company procedures, with regard to timeliness, quality, and cost.
• Identify opportunities for quality and service improvement and implement continuous improvement initiatives.

Job description

Eurofins Biopharma Product Testing Ireland in Dungarvan, Co Waterford, seeks a Team Leader for our MDV team. You will steer method development, verification, transfer and validation activities within the Biopharmaceutical department, ensuring timely customer reporting and stringent quality controls.

The role requires strong leadership, regulatory compliance, and hands-on oversight of test methods, resource planning and LIMS reporting to meet project deadlines.