Technical Leader

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 and pharmaceutical 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, advanced material sciences and for supporting clinical studies. In addition, Eurofins is one of the key emerging players in specialty clinical diagnostic testing in Europe and the USA.

In 2022 Eurofins generated frevenues of €6.7 billion and has been among the best preforming stocks in Europe over 20years

Our Chemisty Labororaty in Cork is a dynamic and fast-growing analytical services company supplying clients in both the public and private sector. As we grow we have exciting opportunities for talented, enthusiastic people who are keen to be rewarded for their hard work and dedication.

We are currently sourcing a Technical Leader, why not consider joining our team in Cork.

Job Description

As Technical Leader you will be responsible for routine analyses under the direction of Eurofins Food Chemistry management. Learning to take on overall responsibility for the technical conduct of routine assays, study work, and validation procedures, as well as the analytical direction, review, documentation and reporting of results. This position is intended to develop a more broad range of understanding across Eurofins Chemistry.

Main responsibilities will include:

• Acts as data approver for data generated with General Chemistry/Chromatography instrumentation, with good knowledge of Food Chemistry.
• Ensure laboratory is operated in a safe manner in accordance with Eurofins H&S system requirements.
• Implementing quality system requirements in all areas of work including ensuring amendments to the Quality Manual or other QA documentation are promptly implemented as instructed.
• Acts as data approver for data generated by applicable functional group
• Consults with staff to determine project requirements and to suggest/guide plans to accomplish these needs.
• Communicates pertinent questions or information to client service staff, sample management or study directors.
• Monitors/evaluates/reviews the scientific performance of routine assays. Provides client services or study directors with progress reports as needed.
• Responsible for completing Out of Specification/Lab Investigation Reports. 
• Discusses project or method issues with the area supervisor and suggests solutions and actions.
• Initiates eNotes and responds to eQA audits as needed.
• Works with lab staff to implement client specific procedures, investigations, or validations.
• Keeps methods, method summaries, and method references current and accurate
• Assure on-time delivery of high-quality data.
• Assure that final results reported are approved and in compliance with appropriate SOPs.
• Participates in client visits, as needed. 
• Provides input on team performance to area supervisor.
• Conducts all activities in a safe and efficient manner
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Uphold client confidence in accuracy and response times of testing.

Qualifications

What we are looking for:

• Degree level qualification in Chemistry, or other relevant subject discipline.
• Acts as data approver for data generated with General Chemistry ICPMS, GC, LCMS, or HPLC instrumentation.
• Record of ongoing professional development
• Previous experience working within an accredited contract testing laboratory or related industry laboratory environment are preferred but full training will be provided
• Skilled in data interpretation and report writing
• Good keyboards skills and experience of LIMS Systems, MS Office packages in particular Excel.
• Good standard of written and spoken English and numeracy skills.

Additional Information

Who we are looking for:

• Hard working self-motivated and professional team player
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, organise and co-ordinate your own workload
• Ability to think critically and solve problems quickly and efficiently.
• Ability to learn new tasks
• Good written and verbal communication skills