QC Microbiology Technician

Eurofins; Cork; Hybrid; EUR 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Private Medical Insurance

Income protection

Life assurance

Annual discretionary bonus

Birthday Holiday entitlement

Job summary

Eurofins is seeking a QC Microbiology Technician to perform critical environmental monitoring and water sampling at a client site. The role requires hands-on microbiology experience, strong documentation, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-driven setting.

The ideal candidate holds a BSc or Diploma in Microbiology and has working knowledge of cGMP. You will cooperate across teams, ensure GMP compliance, and contribute to a high-quality product safety program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or diploma in Microbiology or related field.
• Knowledge of cGMP principles and regulatory expectations.
• Strong documentation practices and attention to detail.
• Flexible, adaptable to changing priorities in QC environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication across teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine environmental monitoring of GMP areas, including water testing.
• Carry out basic lab support activities to ensure smooth daily operations.
• Handle, document and manage samples in GMP-compliant manner.
• Assist with scheduling and coordinating equipment maintenance and calibration.
• Use LIMS and MODA to track samples and test results.
• Investigate and own quality records while supporting cross-functional teams.

Skills

Microbiology degree

cGMP knowledge

Documentation

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

BSc or Diploma in Microbiology

Tools

LIMS

MODA

Job 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!

We’re proud to be an armed forces-friendly place to work and welcome applications from reservists, armed forces veterans (including the wounded, injured and sick), as well as cadet instructors, and military spouses and partners.

If you want to continue to help make our world a safer and healthier place, then apply for the role below and become a part of the extraordinary Eurofins network.

Job Description

Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

This is a full time, permanent position. Working days, Monday – Friday, 39 hours per week, 08:30 – 17:00.

As a QC Microbiology Technician you will be responsible for performing critical environmental monitoring and water sampling on the client site to ensure product safety and facility control. The ideal candidate has hands‑on microbiology experience, strong documentation skills, and thrives in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented setting.

Job Responsibilities that you be covering:

• You will perform routine environmental monitoring of GMP areas, including water system sampling (WFI, RIW, Clean Steam) and Media Fill reads.
• You will carry out basic laboratory support activities to ensure smooth daily operations.
• You will handle, document, and manage samples in full compliance with GMP requirements and established procedures.
• You will assist with scheduling and coordinating equipment maintenance and calibration activities.
• You will use systems such as LIMS and MODA to track samples and test results accurately.
• You will investigate and own quality records while supporting colleagues and cross‑functional teams as needed.

Qualifications

What skills, qualifications and experiences you will hold as an QC Microbiology Technician:

• You will hold a BSc or Diploma in Microbiology or a closely related scientific discipline.
• You will have working knowledge of cGMP requirements and their application in regulated environments.
• You will bring strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and high‑quality documentation practices.
• You will have a flexible, adaptable approach suited to changing priorities in a dynamic QC setting.
• You will hold a genuine passion for quality and a commitment to excellent customer service.
• You will bring excellent written and verbal communication skills to collaborate effectively across teams.

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.

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.