Junior Chromatography Technician

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, which provides a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries. The Group believes it is the world leader in food, environment, 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 for supporting clinical studies. In addition, Eurofins is one of the leading global emerging players in specialty clinical diagnostic testing.

In 2022, Eurofins generated 6.515 billion Euro proforma turnover in 900 laboratories across 62 countries, employing about 62,000 staff.

Job Description

The purpose of this role is to perform various analytical tests on dairy, food, and infant formula samples using a variety of test methods and techniques in a busy INAB-accredited food and dairy chemistry contract laboratory. This will include validation of equipment and test methods to meet customer requirements as required. Assist with sample handling, preparation and data entry and approval using LIMS. Ensure requirements of quality system, ISO 17025 and INAB are adhered to in all activities. This position will be filled within a two week period.

Main responsibilities will include:

• Undertaking day-to-day effective, accurate and efficient processing of workload in the food chemistry laboratory and performing tasks assigned by the Team Lead/Lab Manager
• Adhering to regulations and laboratory policies regarding health and safety and to maintain a clean and hygienic working environment.
• Handling and testing samples for various dairy and nutritional tests according to documented procedures, including attention to sample preparation, temperature control, storage and prevention of cross-contamination.
• Maintaining accurate and systematic records of testing
• To have a sound knowledge of relevant documents within the Quality system including SOPs, Quality Manual, and relevant methods applicable to the post
• Have an active role in developing the capability and range of testing provided by the Laboratory to support profitable growth.
• Reporting any faults to the Team lead/Laboratory Manager
• Participate in the training programme, undergoing further training as required and participating in schemes to ensure ongoing competence.
• Additional duties as required by the Senior Staff to fulfil the requirements and demands of the laboratory.
• Complying with all aspects of Eurofins H&S policy
• Always uphold and maintain confidentiality.

Qualifications

What we are looking for:

• Degree level qualification in Food Science, Analytical Chemistry or other relevant subject
• Practical analytical chemistry and instrumentation experience (>1 years) ideally in a high volume contract laboratory or food industry is preferable
• Technically minded with aptitude for working with Instrumentation
• Very strong technical, report writing, and statistical skills would be an advantage
• Practical analytical skills are desirable as well as theoretical knowledge of modern lab instruments
• Record of ongoing professional development
• Previous experience working within an accredited contract testing laboratory or food industry laboratory environment are preferred but full training will be provided
• Thorough understanding of relevant quality system and accreditation requirements
• Good keyboards skills and experience of LIMS Systems, MS Office packages in particular Excel.
• Good standard of written and spoken English and numeracy skills.

What you'll need to succeed:

• Hard working self-motivated and ability to work on your own initiative
• Flexible hours and working patterns, part time to full time hours available
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Interest in / ability to research methodology
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, organise and co-ordinate your own workload
• Good written and verbal communication skills

Additional Information

Join our team at Eurofins Food Testing Ireland - We offer a competitive package!

This is a full-time, permanent role - 39 hours per week. Offering an initial 22 days annual leave, plus 10 days bank holidays. We offer a competitive salary, a contributory pension scheme and exceptional healthcare provision (after a 6 month probationary period), plus complimentary life assurance.

Perks of working at Eurofins Food Testing Ireland! Free Parking. We are on a convenient bus route (with a bus stop outside our Little Island site). Sports and Social Club. Bike to Work Scheme. Employee Assistance Programme and an emphasis on employee wellness.

We support your development!  Eurofins are committed to supporting your career development. We offer training and development and the opportunity to progress in a growing and ambitious company. 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. Sustainability matters to us!We are well on our way to achieving our objective of carbon neutrality by 2025, through a combination of emission reduction and compensation initiatives. We encourage our laboratory leaders to make sustainable changes at their local level, and in addition to their initiatives we also count on our dedicated carbon reduction team to help us to achieve this goal!

Life at Eurofins is different! We want you to succeed and fulfil your potential. We don’t tie anyone to a tightly structured career path; instead, we create an environment where you can make your own decisions, prove yourself and advance quickly. Above all, we’re a meritocracy, promoting people based on talent and results, whatever their background.

Become your most extraordinary self at Eurofins Food Testing Ireland with support and development throughout your career.