Process Science Laboratory Technician

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

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Private Medical Insurance

Annual discretionary bonus

Birthday Holiday entitlement

Job summary

Eurofins is seeking a Process Science Laboratory Technician to provide critical lab support within the client’s Process Science team. The role requires shift work and adherence to customer quality systems, with duties spanning equipment setup, media preparation, and bioreactor operations.

You will perform calibration and maintenance of lab equipment, manage samples, and ensure accurate documentation while maintaining safety and compliance across the site.

Qualifications

• Diploma in a scientific discipline and foundational laboratory knowledge.
• Experience in GMP-regulated environments is preferred.
• Strong planning and organisational skills for prioritisation and workflow management.
• Excellent accuracy and detailed documentation practices.
• Ability to work effectively in a team with collaborative laboratory operations.
• Proficient with laboratory systems, software, and digital documentation tools.

Responsibilities

• Support upstream and downstream process activities including equipment setup and media/feeds/buffers preparation.
• Calibrate and maintain laboratory and bioprocess equipment to support project timelines.
• Carry out bioreactor sampling and manage sample submissions with proper labeling and documentation.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and compliant laboratory environment and conduct regular cabinet and equipment cleaning.
• Monitor and replenish laboratory stock levels to ensure uninterrupted operations.
• Complete documentation and training records to Eurofins standards with traceability and safety compliance.

Skills

Laboratory planning

Attention to detail

GMP knowledge

Teamwork

IT skills

Documentation

Education

Diploma in scientific discipline

Tools

Laboratory IT systems (LIMS)

Job description

Company 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!

Job Description

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.

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.

Job Responsibilities That You Be Covering

• 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

What skills, qualifications and experiences you will hold as an Process Science Laboratory Technician:

• 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.

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.

Your data

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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.

For more information about Eurofins PSS® please visit our website and watch a message below from our Global Head, Beth Di Paolo.