Molecular Cell Biology Lab Technician

Eurofins Food Testing Belgium NV; Waterford; Hybrid; EUR 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance after 2 yrs

Income protection and life assurance

Free parking onsite

Additional annual leave for service

Life-saving products work

Work-life balance

Sports and Social events

Job summary

Eurofins Biopharma Product Testing is seeking a Laboratory Technician to join the Molecular Cell Biology team in Dungarvan, Co. Waterford.

This full-time role focuses on performing testing as trained and supporting lab tasks to uphold quality and accuracy standards. Responsibilities include conducting designated tests, maintaining training records, stocking and housekeeping duties, and collaborating with senior staff to implement improvements.

Qualifications

• Minimum level 6 qualification in scientific discipline.
• GMP laboratory experience an advantage.
• Experienced with BSL2 requirements or cleanroom, aseptic techniques and cell based assays is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform competently all testing activities for which training has been completed.
• To be responsible for proficiency in certain procedures / training modules as specified in their training plan.
• To act on their own initiative to ensure efficiencies in laboratory and that client needs being met – including reorder of stock, housekeeping activities to ensure labs in optimal working conditions. Escalation of any note equipment issue etc.
• To perform techniques / tests that they are qualified to do in terms of completed training records and as directed by the laboratory senior.
• Training other lab technician's/ laboratory assistants if and when required on techniques / tests for which they have approved training records.
• To provide cover for other members of staff as required and as training allows.
• To keep their training records up to date and to initiate training as per their training plan where possible when free from work.
• To adhere to all company standards in the area of safety, housekeeping and quality, notifying management of any discrepancies.
• To identify any opportunities for improvement of quality and service and work with the team to implement continuous improvement.
• To participate in the company On-Call / Call out rota as required.
• Shift change may be required depending on the needs of the laboratory, this can include a change in working days and/or daily shift hours.
• Raise and implement process improvements as appropriate

Skills

GMP laboratory experience

BSL2 requirements

Aseptic techniques

Cell-based assays

Education

Level 6 qualification in scientific discipline

Job description

Eurofins Biopharma Product Testing is seeking a Laboratory Technician to join the Molecular Cell Biology team in Dungarvan, Co. Waterford.

This full-time role focuses on performing testing as trained and supporting lab tasks to uphold quality and accuracy standards. Responsibilities include conducting designated tests, maintaining training records, stocking and housekeeping duties, and collaborating with senior staff to implement improvements.