Lab Sample Registration & Prep 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

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.