QC Analyst I (18 Month FTC)

Danaher Corporation; Ireland; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Beckman Coulter Diagnostics, part of Danaher, is seeking a QC Analyst I for an 18-month fixed-term contract near Tulla, Co. Clare, Ireland. You will perform routine QC testing, prepare reagents, and maintain documentation to ensure compliant product quality and patient safety.

The role requires a Science degree and familiarity with common QC lab equipment; travel is not routine. On-site work with opportunity to support a busy diagnostic quality control team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Microbiology, Biology, or a related discipline.
• Experience with laboratory equipment such as analytical balances, pH meters, pipettes, incubators, plate readers, or similar QC equipment.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office Applications.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine QC laboratory testing in accordance with approved procedures, test methods, specifications, and safety requirements.
• Prepare reagents, standards, samples, and laboratory materials required to support scheduled testing.
• Complete laboratory records, worksheets, logbooks, and electronic entries accurately and in compliance with Good Documentation Practice.
• Maintain laboratory equipment, consumables, and work areas in an inspection-ready state.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Microbiology, Biology, or a related discipline

Tools

Analytical balances

PH meters

Pipettes

Incubators

Plate readers

QC equipment

Job description

QC Analyst I (18 Month FTC)

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Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?
At Beckman Coulter Diagnostics, one of Danaher's ( 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives-and we're all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact.
You'll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher's system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact - innovating at the speed of life.
As a global leader in clinical diagnostics, Beckman Coulter Diagnostics has challenged convention to elevate the diagnostic laboratory's role in improving patient health for more than 90 years. Our diagnostic solutions are used in routine and complex clinical testing, and are used in hospitals, reference and research laboratories, and physician offices around the world. Every hour around the world, more than one million tests are run on Beckman Coulter Diagnostics systems, impacting 1.2 billion patients and more than three million clinicians per year. From uncovering the next clinical breakthrough, to rapid and reliable sample analysis, to more rigorous decision making-we are enabling clinicians to deliver the best possible care to their patients with improved efficiency, clinical confidence, adaptive collaboration, and accelerated intelligence.
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The QC Analyst I is responsible for performing routine Quality Control laboratory testing, documentation, and support activities to ensure materials, intermediates, and finished products meet established specifications. This role supports compliant laboratory operations by following approved procedures, maintaining accurate records, and contributing to reliable product release and patient-impacting diagnostic quality.This is an 18 month fixed term contract role.
This position reports to the QC Supervisor/QC Manager and is part of the Quality Control team located just outside Tulla in Lismeehan, O'Callaghan's Mill, Co. Clare and will be an on-site role.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
+ Perform routine QC laboratory testing in accordance with approved procedures, test methods, specifications, and safety requirements.
+ Prepare reagents, standards, samples, and laboratory materials required to support scheduled testing.
+ Complete laboratory records, worksheets, logbooks, and electronic entries accurately and in compliance with Good Documentation Practice.
+ Maintain laboratory equipment, consumables, and work areas in an inspection-ready state.
The essential requirements of the job include:
+ Bachelor's degree in Science, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Microbiology, Biology, or a related discipline.
Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements:
+ Ability to work in a laboratory environment requires appropriate personal protective equipment.
+ Ability to stand, sit, and perform routine laboratory activities for scheduled periods.
+ Ability to lift, move, or carry laboratory materials in line with site safety requirements.
+ No routine travel expected unless required for training or business needs.
It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:
+ Laboratory equipment such as analytical balances, pH meters, pipettes, incubators, plate readers, or similar QC equipment.
+ Proficiency using Microsoft Office Applications
Join our winning team today. Together, we'll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow's science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that