Science Graduate roles - Microbiology

Our Eurofins PSS Limerick team is rapidly expanding and we are always interested in having new talent to join our group. We offer intensive highly specialised technical and analytical training for people that are ambitious and who are high achievers driven to making a difference in our ever-changing world where biopharmaceutical advances are dramatically changing the future for patient healthcare.

We believe that people are at the heart of everything that we do and we want to develop our highly talented employees so they can flourish in an environment that values and encourages scientific curiosity.  We value our up and coming science graduates and want to support them in advancing their career.

We are actively seeking Microbiology analysts EM Analysts and Laboratory Technicians to join our client site based in Limerick.

All available roles will be discussed further at interview stage and the candidates experience/knowledge will be assessed to see what role they would be a better fit for. 

Depending on the role the day to day duties will include;

Environmental Monitoring Analyst

• Perform Environmental Monitoring in a Biopharmaceutical ISO 8 manufacturing area.
• Maintain high aseptic standards by adhering to strict clean room behaviours and gowning procedures.
• Carry out routine sampling and incubation for Passive Air Active Air and Surfaces.
• Supporting investigations by completing ad-hoc sampling and swabbing.
• Execute Non-viable and Viable analysis on Compressed Gas systems.
• Sample Ethanol points to monitor the Ethanol supply for manufacturing.
• Monitor water loops used by manufacturing by completing sampling of Water for Injection (WFI) and Clean Steam (CS) points. 

QC Microbiology Analyst

• Perform wet chemistry and microbiology testing with precision and accuracy
• Conduct tests on Biological Indicators Bioburden Endotoxin pH Conductivity Nitrates and Total Organic Carbon
• Execute microbiological plate reading and streaking techniques

Process Science Lab Technician

• Supporting cell culture and downstream purification projects including set-up of equipment and material preparation
• Bioreactor preparation media/feed/buffer make-ups probe/equipment calibration and organization.
•  Build bioreactors and bioreactors assemble and complete bioreactor sampling
• Responsible for sample submission in line with site guideline sand procedures
• Maintaining laboratory equipment by performing checks (i.e. calibrations reagent replenishment) and organizing performance maintenance or services as required in conjunction with laboratory staff and project schedules.

QC Laboratory Technician

• Responsible for carrying out water sampling in grey space sampling areas and for accurately logging samples into the relevant systems in a timely manner as required.
• Responsible for the day-to-day operation of the autoclaves: set-up and preparation of items to be autoclaved in a timely manner.
• To ensure that the autoclaves are operating correctly as per procedural requirements and that autoclave loads are carried out as per the validated load patterns.
• Responsible for carrying out all periodic autoclave checks.
• Responsible for maintaining CTU cleanliness and perform sample disposals.
• Responsible for cleaning laboratory and equipment as required e.g. autoclaves BSCs CTUs etc.

Qualifications :

• Graduates with a relevant science degree
• To confidently speak about practical experience gained throughout studies.
• Good team player organised accurate have strong documentation skills
• Good understanding of GMP/Aseptic techniques and ALCOA
• Passionate about quality and customer service.
• Good communication skills both internally and externally.

Note: Shift work is required for all roles. Our shift pattern for these roles is 12hr days and consists of a two week cycle week one being Mon Tues Friday Saturday and Sunday and week two being Wednesday and Thursday. The working hours will depend on the role and will either be 08:30am to 08:30pm 07:00am to 07:00pm or 02:00pm - 02:00am

Additional Information :

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 works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate. Eurofins believes it is a global leader in food environmental 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 in the support of clinical studies.

In over just 30 years Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes France to over 47000 staff across a network of more than 900 independent companies in over 50 countries and operating more than 800 laboratories. Eurofins offers a portfolio of over 200000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety identity composition authenticity origin traceability and purity of biological substances and products as well as providing innovative clinical diagnostic testing services as one of the leading global emerging players in specialised clinical diagnostics testing.

In 2024 Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 6.7 billion and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time