Microbiology Job at Eurofins Scientific
Eurofins Scientific is hiring a Microbiology Laboratory Technician to join its INAB-accredited Food Microbiology Laboratory in Dungarvan, County Waterford, Ireland. This is a full-time role. The candidate selected for the Microbiology Job at Eurofins Careers focuses on preparing and analysing food samples to ensure safety, quality, and regulatory compliance. The position offers hands-on laboratory experience within a globally recognized life sciences company committed to protecting public health and the environment.
Job Details:
- Job Title: Microbiology Laboratory Technician
- Location: Dungarvan, County Waterford, Ireland
- Department: Food Microbiology Laboratory
- Job Type: Full-Time (39 hours per week)
- Working Hours: Monday–Thursday: 11:45 – 20:00 and Friday: 11:30 – 20:00
- Training Schedule (First 2 Weeks): Monday–Friday: 10:00 – 18:15
- Accreditation Standard: INAB / ISO 17025 Compliance
About the Company:
Eurofins Scientific is a leading international life sciences company providing analytical testing services across food, water, pharmaceuticals, environmental, and consumer product industries. The company works with major global organizations to ensure products are safe, authentic, and accurately labelled.
Eurofins is committed to sustainability, environmental protection, and diversity, equity, and inclusion across its global network. With a strong focus on quality and scientific excellence, Eurofins Laboratories helps make life safer, healthier, and more sustainable worldwide.
Educational Requirements:
- Degree-level qualification in Food Science, Microbiology, or a related discipline
- Equivalent experience gained in a Microbiology Laboratory Technician role
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare and analyse customer food samples efficiently and accurately in the Laboratory Technician Role
- Become competent in laboratory practices and analytical methods
- Follow all relevant SOPs and laboratory test procedures
- Ensure compliance with ISO 17025 quality standards
- Complete documentation accurately and on time
- Monitor and record weights and temperatures per company procedures
- In this Microbiology Job at Eurofins Careers, you should maintain laboratory stock (pipettes, autoclave bags, etc)
- Clean laboratory equipment (fridges, incubators, water baths, etc.)
- Ensure sanitiser bottles and control labels are correctly maintained
- Check that no expired reagents or media are present in the lab
- File the customer sample documentation properly in this Microbiology Job
- Keep training records updated and initiate further training when appropriate
- Adhere to safety, housekeeping, and quality standards
- As a Laboratory Technician, you should participate in the weekend rota and provide cover for colleagues
- Maintain a clean and organized laboratory environment
Skills Required:
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Good organizational and planning abilities
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Customer-oriented mindset
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Flexibility to work in different business areas as required
Benefits of the Microbiology Job:
- Opportunity to work in an INAB-accredited laboratory
- Structured recruitment process, including assessment centre or staged interviews
- Career development support, even if not matching 100% of requirements
- Inclusive and diverse workplace culture
- Equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and innovation
- Exposure to global food safety and microbiological testing standards
