Eurofins Ireland Food Testing Hiring For Junior Quality Coordinator at Cork, County Cork Full Time

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.

Group’s key figures are approx. 6.7 billion Euros turnover, over 940 laboratories across 59 countries and about 61,000 staff.

Job Description

The purpose of this role is to assist the Quality Manager with the day to day management of the Quality System in accordance with requirements of ISO 17025 and INAB requirements to the laboratory. To assist with training and support to laboratory departments in achieving effective implementation of Quality System and H&S requirements.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Day to day maintenance of the Quality Management System ensuring accreditation is maintained
• Ensure Compliance to the ISO 17025 standard at all times by adhering to the in house quality procedures provided.
• Assist in the Management of the Document Control system, ensuring procedures are regularly reviewed & aligned across departments.
• Responsible for signing technical documents within Eurofins once their training in this task is successfully completed. This includes Sops, logbooks, protocols, investigation reports, and any other documentation issued.
• Co-ordinating the Equipment Calibration schedules liaising with the individual departments and external suppliers.
• Co-ordinating participation in External Proficiency schemes, to ensure that the scope of accreditation is effectively covered across all testing disciplines.
• Supporting training of personnel in Quality System and Technical Procedures, including induction training for new employees.
• Supporting the laboratory with performance efficiencies to deliver continuous improvement in various operational and customer KPIs including – on time delivery, customer service, quality and health and safety
• Work with senior management and staff to ensure that the best interests of the company and continual improvement of the quality systems are achieved
• Preparing monthly reports for senior management and escalating any critical and major issues in a timely manner
• Supporting with timely investigation of customer complaints, queries and other sources of non-conforming work
• Reference document and relevant legislation reviews
• Any other duties deemed applicable and required to support the effective operations of the business and the implementation of the quality management system
• Complying with all aspects of Eurofins H&S policy
• Uphold and maintain confidentiality at all times

Qualifications

• Degree level qualification or equivalent in Chemistry, Food Science or other relevant subject.
• Experience of Quality Management Systems operating to ISO 17025
• At least 1 years’ experience of working with ISO 17025 either in a laboratory or QA role
• Thorough understanding of quality system and accreditation requirements with a proven ability to apply technical knowledge
• Strong technical, troubleshooting, report writing and statistical skills would be an advantage

Additional Information

Who we are looking for:
Highly motivated, professional and enthusiastic individual who can work well within a busy multi-disciplinary technical environment as well as under their own initiative

Ability to work well under pressure

Excellent attention to detail

Ability to multi-task, prioritize, organise and co-ordinate both your own workload

Ability to understand customers’ requirements and to be able to devise and articulate the most appropriate solutions.

Skills to influence others to achieve common goals for the benefit of our customers

Confident approach with strong interpersonal and communication skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to form strong working relationships with colleagues, partner laboratories and customers

The benefits of working with Eurofins:
A competitive salary

Flexible work options

Performance Based Bonus

22 Days Annual Leave plus Service Days (additional days off)

Life Assurance

Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Paid Health Insurance Scheme with LAYA Healthcare

Cycle to Work Scheme

Discounted gym memberships

On Site Social Committee

Flexible Working