TSMS Laboratory Technician

Eurofins PSS Insourcing Solutions; Kinsale; On-site; EUR 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare after probation

Pension contributions

Performance bonus

Annual leave 22 days

Life Assurance

Educational assistance

Income protection

Job summary

Eurofins PSS Insourcing Solutions is seeking a TSMS Laboratory Technician to join the TS/MS Laboratory group in the client environment, supporting their technical tasks and ensuring high-quality professionalism.

This is a full-time, permanent role with shift work. Working 10-hour days across a two-week cycle (long week: Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun; short week: Wed, Thu). Visa sponsorship is not offered. You will document work and maintain equipment records to meet company requirements.

Qualifications

• Diploma or higher in Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Biology or equivalent.
• Strong planning and organisational skills to manage laboratory tasks.
• Experience with laboratory-scale cell culture techniques and aseptic handling.
• Proficiency with data entry, documentation, and laboratory software systems.
• Effective communication with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Experience in a laboratory environment following procedures and supporting operations.

Responsibilities

• Support cell culture and downstream purification activities, including equipment setup and bioreactor prep.
• Maintain laboratory equipment through routine checks and scheduling servicing.
• Manage stocks and consumables to ensure uninterrupted operations.
• Uphold safety, housekeeping and quality standards, reporting discrepancies.
• Document work, maintain equipment records and data files per company requirements.
• Provide general lab support and assist colleagues across areas as needed.

Skills

Planning

Organisational skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Education

Biochemistry/Biotechnology/Biology diploma or higher

Tools

ELN software

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. Shift work is required for this role. Working 10 hour days (70 hours in total over 2 weeks). Long week: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Short week: Wednesday and Thursday.

As a TSMS Laboratory Technician you will work within the TS/MS Laboratory group within the client environment to support their technical and analytical tasks, to work to the highest standards in terms of quality and professionalism.

Job Responsibilities

• You will support cell culture and downstream purification activities, including equipment setup, bioreactor preparation, and media/feed/buffer make‑ups.
• You will maintain laboratory equipment by performing routine checks, calibrations, reagent replenishment, and coordinating maintenance or service with staff and project schedules.
• You will manage laboratory stocks and consumables to ensure continuous availability and smooth day‑to‑day operations.
• You will complete all tasks with strong attention to safety, housekeeping, and quality standards, reporting and following up on any discrepancies or safety items.
• You will document work accurately and on time, maintaining equipment records, ELNs, and associated data files in line with company requirements.
• You will provide general laboratory and staff support, assisting colleagues as needed and remaining flexible to meet customer and business needs across different areas.

Qualifications

What skills, qualifications and experiences you will hold as an TSMS Laboratory Technician:

• You hold, or have experience of a diploma or higher in a scientific discipline (Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Biology) or equivalent industry experience.
• You have strong planning and organisational skills to manage laboratory tasks effectively.
• You have experience of laboratory‑scale cell culture techniques and equipment, including aseptic technique, media preparation, and autoclave operation.
• You hold strong IT skills for data entry, documentation, and use of laboratory software systems.
• You hold effective communication skills for collaborating with colleagues and engaging with internal and external stakeholders.
• You have experience of working within a laboratory environment, following procedures, and supporting scientific operations.

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, and we are committed to charitable causes through global fundraising activities.

As a Eurofins employee you will benefit from:

• On successful completion of probation – Healthcare will be covered by company.
• Pension contribution on commencement of employment – 2% [employer / employee contribution] and once probation is passed employee can increase contribution to 5% [er/ee]
• Discretionary Annual Performance related bonus, based on employee and company performance.
• Annual leave days 22 days.
• Service days accrued based on service
• Life Assurance from Day one of employment
• Educational assistance policy
• Income Protection

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.

Your data

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.

Closing Date

We reserve the right to close or extend this position depending on application numbers. Therefore we would urge candidates to submit an application as early as possible.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive please be aware that if you do not receive a response within 4 weeks of the vacancy expiry date unfortunately, on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful.

We support your development!

Do you feel you don’t match 100% of the requirements? Don’t hesitate to apply anyway! Eurofins companies are committed to supporting your career development.

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.