Associate Scientist Microbiology

Location: Dungarvan, County Waterford, Ireland; onsite

Salary: EUR 35,000–45,000 per year

Company

Eurofins Biopharma Product Testing is a contract laboratory providing analytical testing and research services across environmental, pharmaceutical, and biopharmaceutical sciences.

What you will do

• Perform routine and non-routine quality control analysis of pharmaceutical samples and biopharmaceutical products.
• Complete test records accurately and on time in line with SOPs and regulatory standards.
• Follow GMP and internal quality standards while ensuring activities are documented and traceable.
• Participate in root cause analysis, exception reporting, and continuous improvement projects.
• Develop competency in assigned testing areas, maintain training records, and train colleagues where qualified.
• Participate in weekend rotations, overtime, and on-call or call-out schedules.

Requirements

• 6 months to 1 year of GMP experience.
• Good knowledge of HPLC and wet chemistry testing.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, accuracy, and documentation skills.
• Good understanding of GMP and quality-focused working practices.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team.
• Professionalism, flexibility, proactive communication, customer focus, and willingness to learn.

Culture & Benefits

• Development opportunities and career progression.
• Private medical insurance after two years with the company.
• Income protection and life assurance.
• Free onsite parking and additional annual leave with continued service.
• Work-life balance and sports and social events.
• Opportunity to contribute to work involving life-saving products.