Microbiology Analyst

Eurofins; Dundalk; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Private Medical Insurance

Annual discretionary bonus

Birthday Holiday entitlement

Free parking onsite

Job summary

Eurofins is seeking a Microbiology Analyst to support the Microbiology Quality Control testing function in a cross-functional team. The role is a full-time, 6-month fixed-term contract with a 39-hour week (Mon-Thu 08:00-15:30, Fri 08:00-15:30) at a client site in Ireland. Visa sponsorship is not available.

You will perform environmental monitoring and a range of microbiological analyses, review data, and assist investigations to ensure GMP compliance and high-quality results for clients.

Qualifications

• Degree in Microbiology or related scientific discipline; minimum 1 year in pharma/GMP lab environment.
• Experience with environmental monitoring (EM) and cGMP principles in a regulated lab.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities and meet timelines.
• Excellent written/verbal communication; build strong client and colleague relationships.
• Strong organizational, documentation and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced lab.

Responsibilities

• Carry out environmental monitoring in GMP cleanrooms and manufacturing areas.
• Perform microbiological analyses (bioburden, endotoxin, identification, BacT/ALERT, sterility, growth promotion).
• Review/trend/interpret data; ensure records meet GMP and client procedures.
• Support deviations investigations and root-cause analysis; contribute to protocols and reports.
• Maintain audit-ready lab environment and support training across the Eurofins team.

Skills

Microbiology degree

GMP experience

Environmental monitoring

Analytical skills

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Microbiology

Job description

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 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.

Eurofins is dedicated to delivering testing services that contribute to the health and safety of society and the planet, and to its corporate responsibility to protect the environment and ensure diversity, equity, and inclusion across the entire network of Eurofins companies.

Eurofins PSS Insourcing Solutions® is a global, award-winning insourcing solution. We place our skilled team directly at the client site, managing operations seamlessly and eliminating complexities. We ensure a strategic, long-term service commitment that delivers value directly at the client’ site, utilising their facilities, equipment, and methodologies, while maintaining the same service, expertise, and cGMP compliance available at the Eurofins facility. If you're an employee seeking an exceptional career journey, Eurofins PSS Insourcing Solutions® is your gateway to a future where innovation, collaboration, and success converge. Join us in a world where excellence knows no boundaries!

We’re proud to be an armed forces-friendly place to work and welcome applications from reservists, armed forces veterans (including the wounded, injured and sick), as well as cadet instructors, and military spouses and partners.

Job Description

Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

This is a full time, 6 Month Fixed Term Contract, working a 39 hour week Monday - Thursday 08:00 - 15:30, Friday 08:00 - 15:30.

As a Microbiology Analyst you will work in a cross functional team to support the Microbiology Quality Control testing function, ensuring compliance with cGMP.

Job Responsibilities

• You will carry out environmental monitoring activities within GMP cleanroom and manufacturing environments, including viable and non-viable particulate monitoring, water and gas system monitoring, and pharmaceutical water system sampling and management.
• You will perform a range of microbiological analyses including bioburden, endotoxin, microbial identification, Biological Indicator, BacT/ALERT, sterility, growth promotion, and other laboratory sampling and testing activities to support client and regulatory requirements.
• You will review, trend, and interpret microbiological and analytical data, ensuring all results, documentation, and laboratory records are completed accurately, compliantly, and in line with GMP standards and client procedures.
• You will support investigations relating to deviations, provide technical expertise to identify root causes and solutions, contribute to protocol and report preparation, and assist in the continuous improvement of quality, service, and laboratory processes.You will collaborate closely with clients and colleagues, providing regular project updates, delivering exceptional customer service, maintaining strong working relationships, and ensuring all activities are conducted with integrity, quality, and regulatory compliance in mind.
• You will maintain a safe, organised, and audit-ready laboratory environment, keep training and documentation up to date, support the development of team members through training and knowledge sharing, and provide flexible operational support across the wider Eurofins team as required.

Qualifications

What skills, qualifications and experiences you will hold as an Microbiology Analyst

• You will hold a degree in Microbiology or a related scientific discipline and possess at least one year of experience within a pharmaceutical, GMP-regulated, or similarly controlled laboratory environment.
• You will have academic and/or practical environmental monitoring (EM) experience, along with a strong understanding of cGMP principles and the requirements for working effectively within a regulated laboratory setting.
• You will have the ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, meet established timelines, and remain adaptable when responding to changing business and customer requirements.
• You will have excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build strong working relationships, collaborate effectively with colleagues and clients, and communicate technical information clearly and accurately.
• You will have strong organisational, documentation, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work effectively under pressure, quickly learn new processes, and contribute to solutions as part of a collaborative team environment.
• You will have a customer-focused mindset, a passion for quality and continuous improvement, and a proven track record of delivering accurate, high-quality results while supporting the goals of a dynamic and growing Eurofins operation.

Additional Information

At Eurofins we are growing, innovating and always learning. We celebrate the achievements of our employees through annual long service awards, recognise our colleagues special life events.

As a Eurofins employee you will benefit from:

• We offer exceptional opportunities for career growth, within a friendly and supportive team. As well as a competitive salary, pension and associated benefits you will enjoy an unrivalled working environment, including an active social calendar and subsidised canteen, all while working in a start of the art client facility- a leading biotechnology company
• Fantastic developmental opportunities and career progression pathways such as leadership, training, compliance and Subject Media Expert.
• Full Benefits Package including:-
  • Pension
  • Private Medical Insurance
  • Income protection and life assurance
  • Annual discretionary bonus
  • Birthday Holiday entitlement
• Exciting Eurofins Incentives: Employee Activity Committee (EAC), Equality Driving Excellence (EDE), significant Reward and Recognition programme Opportunity to benefit from Eurofins Operational Development training platform, plus potential support for part-time training (relevant to the position)
• Full use of the canteen facilities and barista on the client site
• Free parking onsite and onsite electric charging
• Additional annual leave days with continued service
• The opportunity to work on life saving products

What Happens Next

Our people are the backbone of what we do, so it's incredibly important we find the right individuals to join us. As a potential new recruit you'll be invited to meet the team in the form of an assessment centre or a staged interview process dependent on the role and it's requirements, this will give you the opportunity to see what working for Eurofins is really like and enable us to get you know your key skills and strengths.

As part of any recruitment process, the company collects and processes personal data relating to job applicants. The company is committed to being transparent about how it collects and uses that data and to meeting its data protection obligations.

We embrace diversity! Eurofins network of companies believe in strength and innovation through diversity, being an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination against employees or applications based on gender identity and/or expression, race, nationality, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, and everything else that makes employees of Eurofins companies unique.

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