Weekend Biochemistry Shift Lead—GMP Lab Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Company pension

Life assurance scheme

Healthcare cash plan

Enhanced maternity/paternity schemes

Employee assistance programme

Health and wellbeing programmes

Free parking

Worldwide career opportunities

Rewards for service

Job summary

Eurofins is seeking a Biochemistry Shift Lead Analyst to support the Analytical Development group at the client site in Ringaskiddy, Ireland. The role requires leading the B shift on weekends, performing analytical tests (cSDS, HPLC, cIEF) to GMP standards, and ensuring timely, well-documented results.

You will lead a high-performing laboratory team, uphold quality and safety, and act as a primary client contact to ensure reliable service and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• A degree or diploma in chemistry or a related subject.
• Experience in a pharmaceutical industry GMP laboratory.
• Experience in a leadership capacity.
• Good team player, organised, accurate, have strong documentation skills.
• Passionate about quality and client service.
• Good communication skills both internally and externally.

Responsibilities

• Act as site leader for the B shift on the weekends.
• Managing QBAS as lead checker and scheduler
• Perform analytical and/or biochemical tests such as cSDS, HPLC or cIEF according to international pharmacopeial, regulatory and corporate standards in a timely and organized manner.
• Lead and coordinate a high-performing laboratory team, driving productivity, quality, safety, and customer service excellence.
• Act as a key client contact, building strong relationships and ensuring service delivery consistently meets or exceeds expectations.
• Support the development, coaching, and performance of team members through training, mentoring, and regular feedback.
• Manage laboratory scheduling, resource planning, and cross-training activities to maximise efficiency and achieve service level agreements.
• Review, approve, and maintain high-quality technical documentation, data, SOPs, and reports in line with GMP and compliance standards.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, using performance metrics and technical expertise to enhance processes, quality, and operational effectiveness.

Skills

Chemistry

GMP knowledge

Leadership

Communication

Education

Degree or diploma in chemistry

Job description

Eurofins is seeking a Biochemistry Shift Lead Analyst to support the Analytical Development group at the client site in Ringaskiddy, Ireland. The role requires leading the B shift on weekends, performing analytical tests (cSDS, HPLC, cIEF) to GMP standards, and ensuring timely, well-documented results.

You will lead a high-performing laboratory team, uphold quality and safety, and act as a primary client contact to ensure reliable service and continuous improvement.