Microbiology Laboratory Scientist – ISO17025

Uisce Éireann Irish Water; Limerick; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Uisce Éireann is seeking a Laboratory Scientist in Microbiology to join the Scientific and Technical Services team. The role involves performing sample preparation, analysis and reporting for Water and Wastewater samples, adhering to ISO17025 and EPA standards, and contributing to quality assurance.

You will participate in development, verification, and validation of new methods, work within rosters covering 8am–8pm, and support the lab during weekends/public holidays as required.

Qualifications

• Third Level qualification in a Science discipline relevant to their area of expertise.
• Minimum of 3 years relevant experience within their area of expertise—Microbiology, preferably in an ISO17025 testing laboratory or similar.
• Knowledge of ISO17025 accreditation process and requirements desirable.
• Experience of Laboratory Quality Management Systems (QMS) and Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS).
• Able to work to deadlines and adapt to changing conditions and ambiguity, generating effective and pragmatic solutions.

Responsibilities

• Assist with delivery of a high-quality service to UÉ and its customers, with processes complying with EPA, INAB, ISO17025 standards, regulatory requirements, and the management system.
• Responsible for the analysis of clean and waste samples for microbiological analyses in their area.
• Participate in the weekend and public holiday roster within the Microbiology laboratory when required, per approved rotas.
• Participate in the development, verification, and validation of new and existing methodologies for the analysis of waters, wastewaters and related samples in UÉ, as required.
• Responsible for participation in proficiency testing (PT) Schemes in their area.
• Drive cost efficiency and quality, challenging and developing solutions for improvements to existing practices and adopting industry best practice.
• Timely reporting, review, and authorisation of laboratory test results in their department, in compliance with the Quality System, ISO17025 and regulatory requirements, as required.
• Undertake and participate in risk assessments (H&S and operational) in their area, according to ISO17025, UÉ and QMS requirements, as required.
• Participate in internal audits according to ISO17025 and QMS requirements, as required.
• Undertake and participate in nonconforming work investigations according to ISO17025 and QMS requirements, as required.Perform equipment trouble shooting, maintenance and checks as trained and directed, ensuring the equipment is fit for purpose, in compliance with ISO 17025.

Skills

Microbiology knowledge

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Science degree

Tools

LIMS

Job description

Uisce Éireann is seeking a Laboratory Scientist in Microbiology to join the Scientific and Technical Services team. The role involves performing sample preparation, analysis and reporting for Water and Wastewater samples, adhering to ISO17025 and EPA standards, and contributing to quality assurance.

You will participate in development, verification, and validation of new methods, work within rosters covering 8am–8pm, and support the lab during weekends/public holidays as required.