Quality Specialist Engineer

Eurofins; Ringaskiddy; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Annual discretionary bonus

Birthday holiday entitlement

Free parking

Job summary

Eurofins Scientific in Ringaskiddy, County Cork, Ireland, is seeking a Quality Specialist Engineer for a full-time maternity cover (minimum 9 months). Core hours are 10:00–15:00 Mon–Thu and 10:00–14:00 Fri, with flex time available after core hours.

You will review deviations, change-controls, and investigations within Maintenance and Engineering, ensuring GMP-compliant documentation and audit readiness. A BSc in biotech, chemistry, or engineering and strong stakeholder management are required.

Qualifications

• BSc in Biotech, Chemistry, Engineering or a related scientific discipline in a regulated environment.
• Hands-on customer-focused approach with strong stakeholder management.
• Proactive gathering and application of customer feedback to improve services.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight and guidance for investigations linked to Maintenance and Engineering; ensure Change Controls meet GMP expectations.
• Ensure strict adherence to GMP standards across Maintenance and Engineering operations; review compliance and documentation.
• Review change-control documents, deviations, and failure investigations; identify non-conformances and support timely resolutions.
• Maintain records of investigations, deviations and change controls; support CAPA implementation.
• Coach Maintenance and Engineering staff in investigations, Change Controls and GMP-compliance activities with clear communication and training.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement and align with site safety policies.

Skills

Biotech

Chemistry

Engineering

Customer focus

Process improvement

Regulatory awareness

Communication

Education

BSc in Biotech, Chemistry, Engineering or related

Job description

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company that provides analytical testing services to a wide range of industries. Eurofins PSS Insourcing Solutions® places skilled teams directly at client sites to manage operations seamlessly and maintain cGMP compliance.

Overview

Position: Quality Specialist Engineer (Full‑time Maternity Cover, minimum 9 months) – 39 hours per week.
Core hours: 10:00‑15:00 Monday‑Thursday and 10:00‑14:00 Friday. Flexi time is available if core hours are completed.

Role Responsibilities

• Provide oversight and expert guidance for investigations linked to Maintenance and Engineering activities; ensure Change Controls are administered effectively and meet GMP expectations.
• Ensure strict adherence to GMP standards across all Maintenance and Engineering operations; review compliance, documentation, and operational conduct to maintain audit‑ready performance.
• Review and assess change‑control documentation, deviations, and failure‑investigation reports; identify significant non‑conformances, escalating them appropriately and supporting timely, compliant resolution.
• Maintain accurate records of investigations, deviations and change controls; support the implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
• Coach and support Maintenance and Engineering personnel in the execution of investigations, Change Controls and GMP‑compliance activities, delivering clear communication and targeted training when required.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to drive continuous improvement, monitor regulatory expectations and industry best practice, and perform daily operational activities in full alignment with site safety policies and procedures.

Qualifications and Experience

• BSc in Biotech, Chemistry, Engineering or a related scientific discipline, with demonstrated experience in a regulated environment.
• Hands‑on experience and a strong customer‑centric approach; consistently meeting expectations of both internal and external stakeholders.
• Proactive gathering and application of customer feedback to improve services and outputs; recognising and addressing critical concerns.
• Ability to achieve business goals set by management, overcoming obstacles to meet targets and applying relevant theories and practices.
• Clear understanding of operational processes and interactions with other departments; professional behaviour, confidentiality and strong relationships with colleagues and customers.
• Commitment to safety; participation in safety meetings, hazard identification, maintenance of a clean and organised work environment, and on‑time delivery of commitments.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, pension and associated benefits; supportive team and career growth opportunities.
• Full Benefits Package: pension, private medical insurance, income protection, life assurance, annual discretionary bonus, birthday holiday entitlement.
• Additional benefits: canteen facilities, barista on site, free parking, onsite electric charging, extra annual leave with continued service, opportunity to work on life‑saving products.
• Incentives and training: Employee Activity Committee, Equality Driving Excellence, reward and recognition programme, operational development training platform, potential part‑time training support.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Eurofins is an equal‑opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination against employees or applications based on gender identity and/or expression, race, nationality, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or any other attribute. We celebrate diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds.