QC Environmental Monitoring Analyst

LabRulez; Limerick; Hybrid; EUR 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Eurofins Scientific is hiring a QC Environmental Monitoring Analyst for our PSS site in Limerick.

The role involves performing environmental monitoring in biopharmaceutical cleanrooms, adhering to GMP policies and customer procedures while delivering accurate results within required timeframes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Microbiology, Biochemistry or related field.
• Strong knowledge of GMP, aseptic techniques and cleanroom behaviours.
• Excellent organisational, documentation and data-recording skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine Environmental Monitoring within ISO 7/8 cleanroom environments, maintaining aseptic behaviours.
• Perform sampling and incubation activities including Passive and Active Viable Air, Non-Viable monitoring and Surface sampling.
• Complete sampling of Ethanol, Water for Injection (WFI) and Clean Steam (CS) systems.

Skills

GMP experience

Aseptic techniques

Documentation

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Microbiology/ Biochemistry or related

Tools

GMP systems

Job description

Quality Control (QC), Microbiology, Analytical chemist

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 works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate. Eurofins believes it is a global leader in food, environmental, pharmaceutical and cosmetics products testing and in agroscience CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, CDMO, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies.

In over 35 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 61,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of ca. 900 laboratories in 61 countries. Eurofins companies offer a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.

In 2025, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 7.296 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

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 hours 07:00 – 19:00 on biweekly rotating shift pattern, which is: Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday. Week 2: Wednesday & Thursday.

We have fantastic opportunities for Analysts (both junior and senior) to join our Eurofins team based in our PSS site in Limerick. As a QC Environmental Monitoring Analyst, you will perform scientific procedures and produce accurate results within the required time frame under the customer quality system, using customer company procedures, and while adhering to Eurofins general policies and standards.

Job Responsibilities that you be covering:

• Conduct routine Environmental Monitoring within ISO 7 and ISO 8 biopharmaceutical cleanroom environments, consistently maintaining strict aseptic behaviours and compliant gowning standards.
• As an Environmental monitoring analyst you will perform a wide range of routine Viable and Non-Viable sampling and incubation activities, including Passive and Active Viable Air monitoring, Non-Viable monitoring and Surface sampling.
• Complete sampling of Ethanol, Water for Injection (WFI) and Clean Steam (CS) systems.
• Carry out viable and non‑viable monitoring on compressed gas systems used for manufacturing.
• Support investigations by completing ad‑hoc sampling and swabbing.
• Maintain accurate, compliant documentation aligned with GMP requirements, safety protocols, and quality procedures.
• Report and investigate anomalous or quality-related events, ensuring adherence to quality standards.
• Support manufacturing operations by completing post‑shutdown and response Environmental Monitoring to maintain a robust, high‑performing and customer focused EM programme.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance processes, increase compliance, and promote operational excellence.

Qualifications

What skills, qualifications and experiences you will hold as an QC Environmental Monitoring Analyst:

• Hold a bachelor's degree in Microbiology, Biochemistry, or a related scientific discipline, along with experience working in a cleanroom or microbiology laboratory.
• Demonstrate strong practical knowledge of GMP, aseptic techniques, and cleanroom behaviours, supported by proven adherence to laboratory safety standards.
• You will bring excellent organisational, documentation, and data‑recording skills, with strong analytical thinking and attention to detail in both routine and investigative work.
  Be able to work effectively within a team‑focused environment, showing strong communication skills and a commitment to delivering high‑quality customer service.
• Apply strong problem‑solving capabilities, including the ability to investigate anomalies and adapt effectively within a fast‑paced laboratory setting.
• You will be flexible in working shift patterns and demonstrate a willingness to learn, develop, and expand your skill set across a range of microbiological test methods.

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 leader-ship, 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.

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.

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.