QC Environmental Monitoring Analyst

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 Environmental Monitoring and Microbiology Analysts to join our Eurofins team based in our PSS site in Limerick. 

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 company
• Fantastic developmental opportunities and career progression pathways such as leadership, training, compliance and Subject Media Expert.
• Full Benefits Package including:-
  • Pension
  • Private Medical Insurance 
  • Income protection and life assurance
  • Annual discretionary bonus
  • Birthday Holiday entitlement
• Exciting 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 site
• Free parking onsite and onsite electric charging
• Additional annual leave days with continued service
• The opportunity to work on life saving products

Job Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented Environmental Monitoring and Microbiology Analyst to join our dynamic team in Limerick, Ireland. As a key member of our team, you will contribute to our mission of delivering high-quality microbiology environmental monitoring services to our clients.

• 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. 
• Report and investigate anomalous or quality-related events, ensuring adherence to quality standards.
• Support manufacturing activities by completing post-shutdown and response Environmental Monitoring.
• Collaborate with team members to maintain a high-performing, customer-focused Environmental Monitoring programme.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and project work to enhance GMP processes.
• Maintain accurate and detailed documentation of all testing procedures and results.
• Adhere to laboratory safety protocols and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) guidelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Microbiology, Biochemistry, or a related scientific discipline
• Relevant experience working in a Cleanroom area or Microbiology laboratory advantageous
• Strong knowledge and practical application of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)
• Proficiency in microbiology aseptic techniques and clean room behaviours
• Excellent organizational skills with a keen eye for detail
• Strong documentation and data recording abilities
• Demonstrated experience in maintaining laboratory safety standards
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
• Passion for quality and commitment to delivering exceptional customer service
• Flexibility to adapt to changeable working patterns and available to work shift work
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to investigate anomalies
• Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail in data analysis
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced laboratory environment
• Willingness to learn and expand skillset across various test methods

Note: Shift work is required for this role. Working hours 0700am to 0700pm

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.