Company Description

Consider joining Eurofins PSS® where people are the most important element in our business.  Eurofins PSS® is the global leader of scientific insourcing services. PSS® is not only a leader in the industry, but also one of the first insourcing service providers, now celebrating over 15 years of service in Ireland and over 22 years of service globally.

For more information about Eurofins PSS® please visit our website and watch a message from our Global Head, Beth Di Paolo.

We currently have exciting opportunities to join our innovative and multi award-winning Professional Scientific Services (PSS) teams. The excellent service provided via our PSS model is delivered while maintaining the same commitment to excellence, expertise and cGMP compliance available at our Eurofins facilities. 

We have fantastic opportunities for two QC Compliance Specialists to join our Eurofins team based in our PSS site in Limerick. One is a pernament role and the second is a 12month contract. 

What can Eurofins PSS Limerick offer you as an employee of ours? 

We offer exceptional opportunities for career growth, within a friendly and supportive team. As well as a competitive salary, pension and associated benefits you will enjoy an unrivalled working environment, including an active social calendar and subsidised canteen, all while working in a state of the art client facility- a leading biotechnology companyFull Benefits Package including:-PensionPrivate Medical Insurance Income protection and life assuranceAnnual discretionary bonusBirthday Holiday entitlementExciting Eurofins Incentives: Employee Activity Committee (EAC), Equality Driving Excellence (EDE), significant Reward and Recognition programme.Opportunity to benefit from Eurofins Operational Development training platform, plus potential support for part-time training (relevant to the position)Full use of the canteen facilities and barista on the client siteFree parking onsite and onsite electric chargingAdditional annual leave days with continued serviceThe opportunity to work on life saving products

Job Description

We have two fantastic opportunities for QC Compliance Specialists to join our Eurofins team based in our PSS site in Limerick. One is a pernament role and the second is for a 12month period.

The purpose of this job is to support the Quality aspects of the Eurofins PSS team.  The compliance specialist must use the appropriate systems and controls that are implemented to facilitate both quality and customer requirements. The PSS team must be motivated and developed in relation to quality so that they are able to react effectively to the changing business needs while maintaining a high level of quality compliance.

The role will also include performing scientific procedures and the producing of accurate results within the required time frame under the customer quality system, using customer company procedures, and while adhering to company general policies and standards

Job Responsibilities

To track all Quality Metrics within the PSS team including nRFT, NOE’s, Data folders, Logbooks, Notebooks and SOP’s. Ensuring all items are escalated and assist in the assignment and tracking to ensure compliance with PSS metrics.Ensuring specific targets are met and any trends noticed are investigatedCarrying out laboratory investigations as appropriate.Participate in functional risk assessments teams when deemed required within the teamTo support the team in driving quality in the day to day work of the PSS team and support the problem solving of any quality issue that may arise within the day to day workings.To support the team and ensure continuous feedback to all members is carried out on all items in relation to Quality requirements/changes.Track the training status of all analysts and ensure completed training records for all tests and other training requirements are completedParticipate in the audit programme for all areas of testing, including audit preparation, area tour, support queries during the audit and follow up of actions to closure.To update regularly with the team and all other client groups to ensure information is transferred effectively throughout the team. Support the team as required to improve understanding and compliance in all areas of Quality where possibleAssist the EHS reps in leading all initiatives in the areas of safety, housekeeping and quality, notifying management of any discrepancies.Identification of any opportunities for improvement of quality and service and implement continuous improvementPerforming routine and non-routine analysis when deemed necessary, as requested by the Group Leader or client representative.Preparing and approving results for tests in which they have received the appropriate training and are deemed competent.Completion of training records, and ensuring that all records presented for review and approval are at the appropriate standard.Providing training to other team members as instructed by the Group Leader. Ensuring all training delivered is documented appropriately.Ensuring at all times that all documentation and laboratory records are up to date and of an appropriate standard.  Development of documentation (SOPs, protocols etc) in collaboration with the customer.Ensuring that all work carried out is approached “Right First Time” so as to avoid any re-work or errors.Gain a clear understanding of all related customer supplemental processes such as deviation handling, training documentation, document and records control.Performing second person verification checks as required by the laboratory scheduleAssisting in the processing of laboratory consumables as required – labelling, acceptance testing.Revising SOPs and updating other documentation as required by the Group Leader.Providing cover for other members of staff as required and for taking part in the customer’s weekend rota and/or overtime schedule.Assisting in laboratory investigations as appropriate.

QualificationsA degree in microbiology / chemistry or a related subject.At least 2 years’ experience in a pharmaceutical industry GMP laboratoryGood team player, organised, accurate, have strong documentation skillsFlexible, adaptable to changing prioritiesPassionate about quality and customer service.Good communication skills both internally and externally.

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 47,000 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 200,000 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.