QC Analyst I - 18 month FTC - Open to Graduates

Radiometer; Maryfort or Lismeehan; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Beckman Coulter Diagnostics, part of Danaher, is seeking a QC Analyst I for an on-site role near Tulla, Lismeehan, Co. Clare, Ireland. You will perform routine QC testing, prepare reagents, and maintain accurate documentation in a regulated lab environment.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in Science and has laboratory experience with written procedures, pH meters, balances, and pipetting. On-site work required with opportunities to contribute to continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Microbiology, Biology, or related field.
• Experience performing laboratory testing and following written procedures.
• Proficiency with MS Office and Good Documentation Practice.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine QC laboratory testing per approved procedures and safety requirements.
• Prepare reagents, standards, samples, and materials for testing.
• Complete laboratory records, worksheets, and electronic entries in compliance with documentation standards.
• Maintain laboratory equipment, consumables, and work areas in inspection-ready state.
• Support basic laboratory investigations and troubleshooting under supervision.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Documentation

Microsoft Office

On-site lab work

GxP / Good Documentation Practice

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Science or related discipline

Tools

Analytical balances

pH meters

Pipettes

Incubators

Plate readers

Job description

Bring more to life. 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.

Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible.

The QC Analyst I FTC role- 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 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 Mills, Co. Clare, Ireland 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.
• Support basic laboratory investigations, assay troubleshooting, and continuous improvement activities under supervision.

The essential requirements of the job include:

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Microbiology, Biology, or a related discipline.
• Laboratory experience gained through academic, internship, placement, or industry setting.
• Experience following written laboratory procedures, test methods, or controlled documentation.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work on-site in a regulated laboratory environment.
• 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