Laboratory Technician

Eurofins Group; Cork; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Eurofins Environment Testing Ireland in Cork is seeking a Laboratory Analyst to prepare and analyse customer samples, ensuring efficiency, quality and accuracy in line with in-house procedures.

You will become competent in sample preparation, laboratory practices, and method SOPs, maintain documentation, and ensure compliance with 17025 standards while delivering timely results and supporting a multi-disciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification in Environmental Chemistry, Microbiology, Analytical Chemistry or other relevant subject.
• Record of ongoing professional development.
• Previous experience in an accredited contract testing laboratory or similar environment preferred, but training provided.
• Thorough understanding of relevant quality systems and accreditation requirements.
• Good keyboard skills and experience with LIMS and MS Office (Excel).
• Strong written and spoken English and numeracy skills.

Responsibilities

• Become competent in the preparation of samples for analysis.
• Become competent in laboratory work practices and requirements for analysis.
• Familiarise with relevant test methods and SOPs.
• Ensure compliance to the 17025 standard by following in-house quality procedures.
• Complete all documentation accurately and on time.

Skills

Attention to detail

Quality systems

LIMS

Excel

English proficiency

Education

Degree in Environmental Chemistry (or related)

Ongoing professional development

Tools

LIMS systems

MS Office (Excel)

Job description

Eurofins Environment Testing Ireland:provides market-leading laboratory testing and monitoring services for water, air, soil, waste, building products and industrial hygiene applications, enabling you to make informed and credible decisions related to health and the environment.

Eurofins Scientificis 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 laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic, and labelling is accurate.

Job Description

The purpose of this role is to prepare and analyse customer samples keeping in mind efficiency, quality and accuracy standards as required by the company.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Become competent in the preparation of samples for analysis.
• Become competent in the laboratory work practices and requirements that facilitate analysis.
• Become familiar with all relevant laboratory test methods and procedures i.e. SOP’s.
• Ensure Compliance to the 17025 standard at all times by adhering to the in house quality procedures provided.
• Complete all documentation on time, accurately and legibly.

Qualifications

• Degree level qualification in Environmental Chemistry, Microbiology, Analytical Chemistry or other relevant subject
• Record of ongoing professional development
• Previous experience working within an accredited contract testing laboratory or related industry laboratory environment are preferred but full training will be provided
• Thorough understanding of relevant quality system and accreditation requirements
• Good keyboards skills and experience of LIMS Systems, MS Office packages in particular Excel.
• Good standard of written and spoken English and numeracy skills.

Additional Information

Who we are looking for:

• Highly motivated, professional and enthusiastic individual who can work well within a busy multi-disciplinary technical environment as well as under their own initiative
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task, prioritise, organise and co-ordinate both your own workload
• Ability to understand customers’ requirements and to be able to devise and articulate the most appropriate solutions.
• Skills to influence others to achieve common goals for the benefit of our customers
• Confident approach with strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to form strong working relationships with colleagues, partner laboratories and customers

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