Senior Quality Officer

Eurofins; Shankill; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Income Protection

Annual Bonus Scheme

Health Insurance

Higher Education Policy

Bike to Work Scheme

Job summary

Eurofins Biomnis in Sandyford, Dublin 18, is recruiting a Senior Quality Officer to maintain the Quality Management System and ensure ISO 15189 compliance. The role collaborates with Heads of Departments across Eurofins Biomnis, Pathology, Clinical Genetics and Lablink to drive quality improvements.

The successful candidate will lead audits, document control, CAPA management and training. On-site role with a comprehensive benefits package and career progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• 3rd level qualification in Quality Assurance and/or science relevant to medical testing laboratories.
• Seasoned professional with minimum 4 years QA experience in clinical diagnostic lab or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of ISO15189 accreditation and ISO9001 certification.
• 2 years’ experience in CAPA management, internal audits, verification of examination methods, and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the Quality Management System (QMS) in line with ISO 15189, ISO 9001, regulatory requirements and Eurofins Group standards.
• Develop, review, implement, and control quality documentation, policies, procedures and records.
• Coordinate and participate in internal and external audits, and follow up on audit findings.
• Manage CAPAs, non-conformances, complaints, incidents and corrective actions.
• Provide quality oversight for processes and support continuous improvement across the business.

Skills

Quality Management

ISO 15189

CAPA Management

Internal Audits

QMS

Education

Quality Assurance degree

Tools

QPulse

LIMS

Documentation

Job description

Eurofins BiomnisIrelandis the leading independent provider of Medical Laboratory Services in the country and part of one of the largest medical laboratory groups in the world.

We are a medically led and ISO 15189 accredited organisation dedicated to delivering accurate and reliable medical laboratory results to help health care professionals diagnose, treat and prevent disease.

We are part of the Eurofins Scientific Group.

We are recruiting for a:

Senior Quality Officer

We are currently seeking to recruit aSenior Quality Officerto join ourQuality DepartmentinEurofins Biomnisin Sandyford, Dublin 18. An ambitious professional looking to grow their career with us.Training and development support will be given to you to help your progression within the organisation.

What we offer:

In the spirit of supporting and improving the health and well-being of our employees, building resilience, confidence and compassion through education and activities, our "Wellbeing Committee" was founded. "The Wellbeing Committee" plans activities, promotes participation, represents employees from all organizational levels, and creates and maintains open lines of communication between wellness committees and employees.

You will receive an overall benefits package, including:

• Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Income Protection
• Annual Bonus Scheme
• Company Credit Union Scheme
• Long Service Award Scheme
• Health Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Higher Education Policy
• Bike to Work Scheme
• Tax Saver Travel Scheme
• Eurofins Employee Referral Programme

We’re a growing and ambitious company, so there is huge potential here to develop with us and enjoy fantastic rewards in your career.

Job Description

The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining the Quality Management System, building relationships with our Heads of Departments, and colleagues in Eurofins Biomnis, Eurofins Pathology, Clinical Genetics, and Eurofins Lablink.

Specific Tasks

• Support and maintain the laboratory's Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring compliance with ISO 15189, ISO 9001, regulatory requirements, and Eurofins Group standards.
• Assist with the development, review, implementation, and control of quality documentation, policies, procedures, and records.
• Coordinate and participate in internal and external audits, including preparation of documentation and follow-up of audit findings.
• Support quality improvement initiatives through the management of CAPAs, non-conformances, complaints, incidents, and corrective actions.
• Provide quality oversight for existing and new processes, ensuring effective implementation and continuous improvement across the business.
• Deliver training and support to employees on quality systems, procedures, and electronic quality management platforms (QPulse).
• Assist in the maintenance and development of Quality Management software systems, including QPulse and Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS).
• Monitor, analyse, and report on key quality metrics and departmental KPIs to support business performance and compliance objectives.
• Review quality-related records, validations, verifications, and documentation to ensure compliance with applicable standards.
• Collaborate with laboratory, logistics, and other business functions to promote a culture of quality and continuous improvement.
• Support client quality requests, regulatory requirements, and additional quality projects as assigned by the QA Manager.

Please note this is NOT a HYBRID role, this role will be based on site in Sandyford, Dublin 18

Qualifications

Education

• A 3rdlevel qualification in Quality Assurance and/or a science discipline relevant to medical testing laboratories.

Experience

• This role requires a seasoned professional with a minimum of 4 years Quality Assurance experience in a clinical diagnostic laboratory or similar role. A combination of medical laboratory working experience, quality assurance experience, and educational background that may otherwise satisfy the requirements of the role will be considered.
• A self-starter and result-focused, the successful candidate will have a strong, contemporary knowledge of ISO15189 accreditation and ISO9001 certification.
• Demonstrated 2 years’ experience in CAPA management, internal audits, verification of examination methods requirements, and risk management.
• Have a keen awareness of INAB requirements for medical testing laboratories accredited to ISO 15189:2022.
• Knowledge of Q-Pulse would be an advantage.

Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrated interpersonal skills including flexibility, collaboration and inclusion skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrate ability to evaluate information, identify and resolve systems failures and anomalies.
• Evidence of strong commitment to the provision of a quality service.

Additional Information

Additional Information

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, which provides a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries. The Group believes it is the world leader in food, environment, 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 for supporting clinical studies. In addition, Eurofins is one of the leading global emerging players in specialty clinical diagnostic testing.

Yes (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)

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Eurofins Biomnis is an Equal Opportunities Company