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 are currently seeking a Lead Analytical Development Analyst for a 24 month fixed term contract to join our new and exciting PSS group in Limerick.

What can Eurofins 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 start of the art client facility- a leading biotechnology companyFantastic developmental opportunities and career progression pathwaysFull 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)Additional annual leave days with continued serviceThe opportunity to work on life saving products

Job Description

The primary purpose of this role is to lead a small Professional Scientific Services (PSS) team of analytical staff to ensure that the team is operating at the highest quality and productivity standards, have high morale and retention, and the agreed client requirements are entirely satisfied and that client expectations are met or exceeded through effective leadership and quality operational management, under the supervision of the PSS Manager.  This person will be a key point of contact for the client on a day-to-day basis.

The role will involve leading the PSS team to develop & optimise analytical methods along with method validation and transfer, according to regulatory guidelines.  

Develop, evaluate & verify analytical methods across a range of techniques (including HPLC and Dissolution.Provide analytical testing across a range of techniquesProvide analytical support in technical transfers and troubleshooting.To develop methods independently and to train in method development.Demonstrate problem solving in delivering process and analytical understanding.Providing training to other team members as required. Ensuring all training delivered is documented appropriately.Development, coaching, motivation, and morale of team members through effective teambuilding and use of reward and recognition systems and celebrating team success.Participating in the preparation of and execution of the PAD reviews. Organising and executing regular one-to-ones with your team.Participating in the preparation and execution of Team Meetings, with the assistance of the PSS Manager.Being the main point of contact for the team and the client in terms of service provision discussions. Reviewing and approving all relevant documentation in a timely manner and ensuring that it is communicated, documented, filed accurately, and compliant with the required standards.Good understanding of requirements for working in a GMP environment.Ability to quickly learn new processes.Ability to communicate clearly and to form strong working relationships with colleagues.Ability to work on own initiative and be capable of developing solutions to problemsGood team player, organised, accurate, have strong documentation skills.Passionate about quality and customer service.

QualificationsHonours Degree in Chemistry or a  related scientific discipline

Experience / Skills

Extensive knowledge of Method development and Method validationHPLC & Dissolution experienceMinimum 1 year in a supervisory / leadership capacityFull understanding of requirements for working in GMP environmentGood planning and organisational skillsAccuracy and attention to detailGood communication skillsGood Knowledge of ICH guidelinesStrong IT skillsWilling to operate in a flexible manner and able to use both internal and external experiences and incorporate them into relevant improvements. Ability to switch priorities at short notice.Good team player, organised, accurate, have strong documentation skills

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.