Process Science Laboratory Technician

Eurofins; Limerick; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Private Medical Insurance

Annual discretionary bonus

Birthday Holiday entitlement

Free parking onsite

Full use of the canteen facilities

Job summary

Eurofins is seeking a full-time Process Science Laboratory Technician in Limerick, Ireland. This role involves supporting the Process Science team with laboratory tasks, ensuring compliance with quality standards and protocols.

The ideal candidate will possess a diploma in a relevant scientific discipline and have laboratory experience in a GMP-regulated environment. Additional skills include effective communication and strong attention to detail. Various benefits and growth opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• Hold relevant laboratory experience ideally within a GMP-regulated environment.
• Demonstrate strong planning and organisational skills.
• Show excellent accuracy and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support upstream and downstream process activities.
• Perform routine preparation and maintenance of laboratory equipment.
• Carry out bioreactor sampling and manage sample submissions.

Skills

Laboratory Science Foundation

Planning and Organisational Skills

Attention to Detail

IT Skills

Effective Communication

Education

Diploma in a relevant scientific discipline

Tools

Laboratory Equipment

GMP Regulations

Job description

Job Overview

As a Process Science Laboratory Technician you will provide laboratory support to the client’s Process Science team under the customer quality system, using customer company procedures, and while adhering to Eurofins PSS general policies and standards.

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

This is a full time, permanent position. Shift work is required for this role, working a biweekly rotating shift pattern, which is: All shifts 14:00 – 02:00 Week 1: either Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday. Week 2: Wednesday & Thursday. OR Week 1: 02:00 – 14:00 Monday & Tuesday then 08:00 – 20:00 Friday, Saturday & Sunday. Week 2: 14:00 – 02:00 Wednesday & Thursday.

Responsibilities

• You will support upstream and downstream process activities, including equipment set‑up, preparation of media/feeds/buffers, and the assembly and operation of bioreactors in line with Eurofins quality and compliance standards.
• You will perform routine preparation, calibration, and maintenance of laboratory and bioprocess equipment, ensuring instruments, probes, and systems are serviced, replenished, and functioning to support project timelines.
• You will carry out bioreactor sampling and manage sample submissions, ensuring all samples are collected, labelled, documented, and submitted in accordance with site procedures and regulatory expectations.
• You will maintain a clean, safe, and compliant laboratory environment, completing periodic cleaning of biosafety cabinets, fume hoods, incubators, fridges, freezers, water baths, and other essential laboratory assets.
• You will monitor and maintain laboratory stock levels, ensuring materials, consumables, and reagents are available, organised, and replenished to support continuous operational efficiency.
• You will complete all documentation and training records to Eurofins standards, ensuring accuracy, traceability, and compliance while upholding company expectations for safety, quality, housekeeping, and client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• You will hold a Diploma in a relevant scientific discipline, demonstrating foundational knowledge in laboratory science.
• Hold relevant laboratory experience, ideally within a GMP‑regulated environment.
• Demonstrate strong planning and organisational skills, enabling effective prioritisation and workflow management.
• Show excellent accuracy and attention to detail, ensuring high‑quality work and compliant documentation.
• Work effectively as part of a team, contributing positively to collaborative laboratory operations.
• Possess strong IT skills, with the ability to use laboratory systems, software, and digital documentation tools confidently.
• Communicate effectively, both internally and externally, maintaining clarity and professionalism.
• Be familiar with pharmaceutical and laboratory operations, including GMP principles, documentation practices, autoclave use, and sample management.

Benefits

• 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 state‑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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.