Process Science Shift Team Lead

Eurofins; Limerick; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension

Private Medical Insurance

Annual discretionary bonus

Birthday holiday entitlement

Employee development opportunities

Job summary

A leading life sciences company in Limerick is seeking a Process Science Shift Team Lead. This full-time permanent role involves leading a team of technicians to maintain high productivity, ensure compliance with quality standards, and exceed client expectations. Applicants should have a relevant degree and experience in building effective relationships in a regulated environment. The position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree in a suitable scientific or technical discipline.
• Experience in creating strong working relationships and internal support networks.

Responsibilities

• Lead the PSS team ensuring quality and productivity standards.
• Coordinate activities for maximum efficiency in operations.
• Review and approve technical documentation and handle non-compliances.
• Ensure compliance with GMP and ethical standards.
• Oversee training and performance management of team members.

Skills

Leadership

Quality control

Operational management

Effective communication

Education

Degree in a scientific or technical discipline

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

This is a full‑time, permanent position. Shift work is required. Working a biweekly rotating shift pattern: all shifts 14:00 – 02:00. Week 1: 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 Shift Team Lead you will lead a Professional Scientific Services (PSS) team of Process Science laboratory technicians to ensure the team operates at the highest quality and productivity standards, maintains high morale and retention, and satisfies client requirements. The role involves effective leadership and quality operational management to meet or exceed client expectations.

Job Responsibilities

• Coordinate and lead the PSS team in partnership with the PSS Group Lead, ensuring productivity, quality, documentation, work scheduling, safety and housekeeping are delivered at maximum efficiency across all activities.
• Ensure the client receives exceptional service by continually reviewing best practice, maintaining full GMP compliance, and upholding the highest ethical and quality standards throughout all laboratory and operational work.
• Support the development, coaching and motivation of team members by driving effective communication, structured performance management, and recognition of achievements to promote strong engagement and team success.
• Take responsibility for reviewing and approving technical documentation, completing quality‑risk assessments, initiating and investigating non‑compliances, and ensuring all records and actions are accurate, timely and fully traceable.
• Oversee training, performance reviews and competency development for analysts, ensuring cross‑training, resource planning, and operational readiness are maintained in line with client expectations and service‑level requirements.
• Ensure laboratory operations run smoothly by maintaining equipment, managing supplies, supporting audits, resolving customer queries, improving work practices, and upholding a safe, clean and compliant working environment.

Qualifications

• Hold a relevant qualification, with at least a degree in a suitable scientific or technical discipline, providing the foundational knowledge required to operate effectively within a regulated laboratory or operational environment.
• Have experience creating strong working relationships to enhance internal support networks, sharing information effectively, and contributing to the exchange of ideas, plans, and strategies across teams and stakeholders.

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 unrivaled 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 matter 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, depending on the role and its requirements. This will give you the opportunity to see what working for Eurofins is really like and enable us to get to know your key skills and strengths.

Your Data

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.

EEO Statement

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.