Microbiology Analyst

About the Role

The Microbiology Analyst position is a full-time, 12-month fixed-term contract based in Dunboyne, County Meath, Ireland. You will be part of a cross-functional team supporting microbiology quality control testing and ensuring work is carried out in line with cGMP requirements. The role is site-based at a client facility and follows a Monday to Thursday schedule from 08:00 to 16:30 and Friday from 08:00 to 15:30, for a total of 39 hours per week.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this opportunity.

About Eurofins

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences organisation that delivers analytical testing services across a wide range of industries. Its work supports the safety, quality, authenticity, and accurate labelling of products used in food, water, medicines, and more. The organisation is committed to improving health and environmental safety, while also promoting corporate responsibility, diversity, equity, and inclusion across its network.

Eurofins PSS Insourcing Solutions provides an insourcing model where skilled teams operate directly at a client location using the client’s own facilities, equipment, and methods while maintaining strong service standards and cGMP compliance. The company also welcomes applications from reservists, veterans, wounded, injured and sick service personnel, cadet instructors, and military spouses and partners.

Responsibilities

• Carry out a wide variety of microbiology testing activities, such as bioburden, endotoxin, microbial identification, biological indicator testing, BacT/ALERT, sterility checks, and growth promotion studies.
• Handle routine laboratory sampling, plate reading, data review, and trending activities.
• Perform environmental monitoring of cleanroom areas, including viable and non-viable particulate checks as well as water and gas system monitoring.
• Support and lead investigations into deviations and quality issues, while preparing and updating protocols, reports, and SOPs.
• Review analytical data carefully to confirm GMP compliance and maintain accurate documentation.
• Work closely with the client team, provide daily progress updates, and build strong working relationships based on good service and clear communication.
• Contribute to training, cross-coverage, and continuous improvement efforts by identifying practical solutions and updating training records and documentation.
• Maintain a laboratory environment that is clean, safe, and ready for audits.
• Adapt to changing priorities, work independently when needed, and collaborate effectively as part of a team.

Requirements

• A degree in Microbiology or a related subject is required.
• At least 1 year of experience in a pharmaceutical regulatory environment is needed.
• Practical experience with environmental monitoring is essential.
• Strong working knowledge of cGMP standards is expected.
• Ability to work independently while meeting deadlines and planned timelines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, especially for technical discussion.
• Customer-oriented mindset with a focus on speed, quality, and accuracy.
• Ability to stay resilient under pressure, learn quickly, and handle shifting priorities.
• Strong organisational, documentation, and problem-solving skills.
• Capability to work with limited supervision and support continuous improvement.

Perks and Benefits

• Competitive salary and employee benefits package.
• Pension, private medical insurance, income protection, and life assurance.
• Annual discretionary bonus.
• Birthday leave and additional annual leave with continued service.
• Excellent opportunities for career development and progression, including leadership, training, compliance, and subject matter expertise paths.
• Supportive and friendly team environment.
• Active social calendar and subsidised canteen.
• Access to full canteen facilities and a barista on site.
• Free on-site parking and electric vehicle charging.
• Employee recognition initiatives, long service awards, and special life event recognition.
• Access to operational development training resources and potential support for relevant part-time training.
• Opportunity to contribute to products that support life-saving outcomes.

Additional Information

As part of the hiring process, shortlisted candidates may be invited to an assessment centre or a multi-stage interview process depending on the role requirements. The employer also collects and processes applicant data in line with its recruitment and data protection responsibilities. The organisation is an equal opportunity employer and does not tolerate discrimination based on gender identity or expression, race, nationality, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or other protected characteristics.

Working Pattern

This role is onsite and follows a fixed schedule of 39 hours per week: Monday to Thursday from 08:00 to 16:30, and Friday from 08:00 to 15:30.