Laboratory Technician Microbiology

Eurofins; Dublin; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Scheme

Health Insurance

Annual Bonus Scheme

Long Service Award Scheme

Bike to Work Scheme

Tax Saver Travel Scheme

Employee Referral Programme

Job summary

Eurofins Biomnis Ireland is seeking a Laboratory Technician Microbiology to join our Sandyford, Dublin 18 laboratory. You will perform routine microbiology tasks, use LIMS for data recording, and assist Medical Scientists ensuring timely patient results.

The role requires 39 hours per week with opportunities for development within a leading global life sciences group.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor degree in Biological Science is required or desirable.
• Experience in a Microbiology environment is preferred.
• Excellent attention to detail and accurate data handling.

Responsibilities

• Set up samples and QC; operate instrumentation for organism identification and susceptibility testing.
• Maintain daily lab housekeeping, stock, and assist Medical Scientists.
• Record data in LIMS and follow SOPs to ensure timely patient results.

Skills

Biology knowledge

Quality control

Documentation

Education

Diploma or Bachelor Degree in Biological Science

Job description

Company Description

Eurofins Biomnis Ireland is the leading independent provider of Medical Laboratory Services in the country and part of one of the largest medical laboratory groups in the world.

We are a medically led and ISO 15189 accredited organisation dedicated to delivering accurate and reliable medical laboratory results to help health care professionals diagnose, treat and prevent disease.

We are part of the Eurofins Scientific Group.

We Are Recruiting For a

Laboratory Technician Microbiology

We are currently seeking to recruit a Laboratory Technician Microbiology to join us in Eurofins Biomnis in Sandyford, Dublin 18.

What We Offer

In the spirit of supporting and improving the health and well-being of our employees, building resilience, confidence and compassion through education and activities, our "Wellbeing Committee" was founded. "The Wellbeing Committee" plans activities, promotes participation, represents employees from all organisational levels, and creates and maintains open lines of communication between wellness committees and employees.

You Will Receive An Overall Benefits Package, Including

• Financial Security
  • Pension Scheme
  • Life Assurance
  • Income Protection
  • Annual Bonus Scheme
  • Company Credit Union Scheme
  • Long Service Award Scheme
• Health & Wellbeing
  • Health Insurance
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Career Development
  • Higher Education Policy
• Lifestyle & Perks
  • Bike to Work Scheme
  • Tax Saver Travel Scheme
  • Eurofins Employee Referral Programme

We’re a growing and ambitious company, so there is huge potential here to develop with us and enjoy fantastic rewards in your career.

Job Description

The main responsibilities of the Laboratory Technician in Microbiology are sample and QC set up, running instrumentation for organism identification and sensitivity testing. Also responsible for laboratory house-keeping, stock and assisting Medical Scientists performing a variety of tasks.

• Use the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) to process and record data.
• Follow departmental SOPs, maintain training records, and complete daily tasks to ensure timely delivery of patient results.
• Perform routine specimen preparation ("put-up") and assist with validation of new methods, kits, and equipment.
• Manage reagents and consumable stock levels, perform internal quality control, and maintain logbooks.
• Store samples pre- and post-analysis and ensure waste is disposed of according to SOPs.
• Maintain and monitor laboratory instruments, report equipment issues, and respond to Kelsius alarms as required.
• Clean and disinfect work areas daily and follow Good Laboratory Practice.
• Prepare and set up isolates for identification, antimicrobial susceptibility testing, and quality control; load/unload blood cultures; prepare samples for germ tube and confirmatory disk testing; record QC results.
• Report results that do not require clinical interpretation and refer isolates to external laboratories when necessary.
• Assist with reporting surveillance results to public health bodies and maintain long-term storage of patient isolates.

Working Hours: 39 hours per week

Qualifications

Education

• Diploma or Bachelor Degree in Biological Science

Experience

• Experience in a Microbiology environment desirable

Skills & Abilities

• Candidates must have the personal competence and capacity to properly discharge the duties of the role

Additional Information

Additional Information

Your Data

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Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, which provides a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries. The Group believes it is the world leader in food, environment, 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 for supporting clinical studies. In addition, Eurofins is one of the leading global emerging players in specialty clinical diagnostic testing.

Yes (In 2025, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR €7.296 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years)