21 General Lab jobs in Ireland

Cognizant is a world leader in delivering digital transformation solutions to Life Sciences. Through our knowledge and expertise in Automation, MES & Digital, we deliver stable manufacturing systems that are optimized to improve operational efficiencies, whilst maintaining compliance.

Our specialist engineering teams have the aptitude to deliver and support Pharma 4.0 architectures and solutions covering all IT, OT and IoT applications, infrastructures and services.

Operating across 5 continents and with over skilled employees, Cognizant partners with the leading Life Sciences companies globally to provide performance improvements, reduced costs and improve time to market. We are your single end to end partner for consultancy, design implementation, optimization and support for all applications in the Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Manufacturing stack.

We're looking for dedicated, innovative and driven talent to join our expanding team.

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Lab Systems Support Engineer to join our Quality Control team.

The Lab Desktop Support Engineer will play a crucial role in ensuring reliability and compliance of Laboratory Systems and will be responsible for managing the day to day issues that arise on the validated Analytical Laboratory Systems.

This is a full time, on site based role.

Responsibilities:

• The successful candidate will be part of the Quality Control Lab Services Team which will maintain the incident ticket queue and manage & resolve issues as they arise in a timely manner.
• Experience in the support of IT applications is required.
• Support Maintenance and User Administration of local Laboratory applications which will include Periodic System Reviews and System Audit Trail Reviews. Provide front line support (level 1) to labs.
• Troubleshoot system errors and collaborate with vendor/global teams for resolution.
• Act as main point of contact on site for Laboratory System Helpdesk which will include interacting with the Global system teams or system vendors on various system issues.
• Providing appropriate system access to vendors.
• Support system content deployment and end user training.
• Recognize the importance of the quality control function in pharmaceutical production the Lab System Support Engineer should display a high level of integrity in the performance of their work.
• Should be capable of relating well to other people both within and outside of the laboratory area.

Requirements:

• Experience of supporting QC laboratory systems is preferred but not essential.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Windows Operating Systems (Windows 7 & Windows Server 2003/2008).
• Bachelor's degree in an IT or scientific field (e.g., Chemistry, Biology, Business Information Systems).
• Strong problem solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills
• Ability to work well both independently and in a team environment.
• Ability and flexibility to perform all other job-related and ad-hoc duties as required.
• Experience in Pharmaceutical industry an advantage
• To apply for this inclusive and collaborative Labs Systems Support Engineer job, do not hesitate to contact Cognizant today.

Cognizant is a world leader in delivering digital transformation solutions to Life Sciences. Through our knowledge and expertise in Automation, MES & Digital, we deliver stable manufacturing systems that are optimized to improve operational efficiencies, whilst maintaining compliance.

Our specialist engineering teams have the aptitude to deliver and support Pharma 4.0 architectures and solutions covering all IT, OT and IoT applications, infrastructures and services.

Operating across 5 continents and with over skilled employees, Cognizant partners with the leading Life Sciences companies globally to provide performance improvements, reduced costs and improve time to market. We are your single end to end partner for consultancy, design implementation, optimization and support for all applications in the Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Manufacturing stack.

We're looking for dedicated, innovative and driven talent to join our expanding team.

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Lab Systems Support Engineer to join our Quality Control team.

The Lab Desktop Support Engineer will play a crucial role in ensuring reliability and compliance of Laboratory Systems and will be responsible for managing the day to day issues that arise on the validated Analytical Laboratory Systems.

This is a full time, on site based role.

Responsibilities:

• The successful candidate will be part of the Quality Control Lab Services Team which will maintain the incident ticket queue and manage & resolve issues as they arise in a timely manner.
• Experience in the support of IT applications is required.
• Support Maintenance and User Administration of local Laboratory applications which will include Periodic System Reviews and System Audit Trail Reviews. Provide front line support (level 1) to labs.
• Troubleshoot system errors and collaborate with vendor/global teams for resolution.
• Act as main point of contact on site for Laboratory System Helpdesk which will include interacting with the Global system teams or system vendors on various system issues.
• Providing appropriate system access to vendors.
• Support system content deployment and end user training.
• Recognize the importance of the quality control function in pharmaceutical production the Lab System Support Engineer should display a high level of integrity in the performance of their work.
• Should be capable of relating well to other people both within and outside of the laboratory area.

Requirements:

• Experience of supporting QC laboratory systems is preferred but not essential.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Windows Operating Systems (Windows 7 & Windows Server 2003/2008).
• Bachelor's degree in an IT or scientific field (e.g., Chemistry, Biology, Business Information Systems).
• Strong problem solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills
• Ability to work well both independently and in a team environment.
• Ability and flexibility to perform all other job-related and ad-hoc duties as required.
• Experience in Pharmaceutical industry an advantage

To apply for this inclusive and collaborative Labs Systems Support Engineer job, do not hesitate to contact Cognizant today.

At Cognizant, we engineer modern businesses to improve everyday life because we are dedicated to making a lasting impact. Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) engineer's modern businesses. We help our clients modernize technology, reimagine processes and transform experiences so they can stay ahead in our fast-changing world. Together, we are improving everyday life. See how at

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At ALS, we encourage you to dream big.

When you join us, you'll be part of a global team harnessing the power of scientific testing and data-driven insights to build a healthier future.

ALS Life Sciences has a fantastic opportunity for a General Lab Assistant to join their team. This role will involve working in the a department where agars and media are made for the microbiology lab and does not require any prior experience in this area as full training will be provided by ALS. The ideal candidate will be punctual, willing to learn and happy to work as part of a team.

This role is a genuine career opportunity for someone looking to enhance their career prospects and to join a market-leading company with highly ambitious growth plans in Ireland.

Initial training will be provided Mondays to Fridays working from 9am to 6pm. After your initial training, your normal hours of work will either remain the same or may in the future change to working on a shift system where your working hours are either between 8.00am and 8.00pm or 10.00am to 10.00pm. Working days on this shift system are on rotation covering 3 working days one week (Wed-Fri) followed by 4 days the following week (Mon, Tue, Sat & Sun).

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To perform work to support the operations of the lab. This will include making up stock for the lab for which full training will be provided.
• As a member of the team, to ensure that laboratory areas are kept clean and tidy.
• Ensure all operations are carried out in a safe manner with due regard and compliance with Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) regulations and procedures.
• Ensure that confidentiality is maintained at all times with respect to customer information.
• Perform other duties as required.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE:

• Positive attitude, strong work ethic and good timekeeping
• Able to thrive under pressure and work as part of team in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in laboratory environment would be a distinct advantage but not essential

Working at ALS
The ALS team is a diverse and dedicated community united by our passion to make a difference in the world.

Our values are important to us, and shape how we work, how we treat each other and how we recognise excellence.

At ALS, you'll be supported to develop new skills and reach your full potential. We invest in our people with programs and opportunities that help you build a diverse career with us.

We want everyone to have a safe, flexible and rewarding career that makes a positive impact on our people, the planet and our communities.

Everyone Matters
ALS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where the strengths and perspectives of each employee are both recognised and valued.

ALS also welcomes applications from people with all levels of ability. Accommodation is available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Eligibility
To be eligible to work at ALS you must be a Citizen or Permanent Resident of the country you are applying for, or either hold or be able to obtain, a valid working visa.

How To Apply
Please apply on-line and provide a cover letter and CV that best demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the requirements of this role.

Job Introduction

• Part time
• Monday, Wednesday, Friday
• 24 hours per week
• 8:00am - 4:00pm
• €16 per hour
• Opportunities for career development
• Plus our Sodexo employee benefits package

Lab Assistant

Ringaskiddy - Part time

Build a career with big-name businesses.

At Sodexo, we're passionate about our people. We know that our teams are the key to delivering exceptional service and creating meaningful experiences for our clients, customers, and employees.

We are currently seeking a dedicated and dynamic Lab Assistant to join our team and play a key role in driving excellence and innovation in Cleaning.

What you'll do:

• Collect all glass ware from appointed areas.
• Wash and dry all glassware
• Replenish all cupboards with Glassware once it is clean
• Keep area clean and tidy
• Remove any rubbish to correct wastage area
• Remove any broken glassware to blue bin
• Correct usage of chemicals as per data sheets
• Correct PPE to be always adhered to
• Signage to be put in place where necessary
• Managing lab consumables stocking system for the department/lab.
• Receive and unpack deliveries, including restocking of consumables and/or notifying requester of deliveries
• Attend dept safety & comms meetings, and ad-hoc meetings related to the role as required
• Report/raise good saves to ensure we maintain a safe environment for ourselves and our colleagues.

What you'll bring:

• Experience in a pharmaceutical environment is an advantage
• GMP area knowledge
• Excellent communication skills

Why Sodexo?:

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it's a chance to be part of something greater.

Belong in a company and team that values you for you.

Act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions.

Thrive in your own way.

We also offer a range of perks, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:

• Unlimited access to an online platform offering wellbeing support
• An extensive Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or life's larger problems, including legal and financial advice, support with work or personal issues impacting your wellbeing
• Access to a 24hr virtual GP Service
• Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 across popular big-brand retailers
• Save for your future by becoming a member of the Pension Plan
• Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools
• Bike to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit
• Sodexo UK and Irelands enhanced benefits and leave policies

A little more about Sodexo:

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, SoTogether, Generations and Origins.

We're a Disability Confident Leader employer. We're committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.

Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.

Ready to be part of something greater?

Roles with real impact.

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications

Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions
Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Laboratory Setting

Lab Assistant – Athlone, Ireland
At PPD, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life - enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.

Location/Division Specific Information
Our PPD Laboratory Services team has a direct impact on improving patient health through the expertise of scientists, industry thought-leaders and therapeutic guides. As the world leader in serving science, our laboratory professionals bring their commitment to accuracy and quality to deliver ground breaking innovations.

This Lab Assistant will work on site at our GMP Laboratory facility in Athlone as part of our Lab Support team.

Discover Impactful Work:
The role of a Lab Assistant is to work with various teams within the department (metrology, sample entry, stability, etc.) and assists in support of laboratory systems and functions. Supports daily lab operations and may provide support to team leads.

A day in the Life
Daily and weekly duties include the following:

• Glassware management (Cleaning, inspection, stocking and ordering of Laboratory glassware).
• Ordering of chemicals, reagents and consumables
• Chemical waste management
• 5S responsibilities
• PPI Projects
• Waste disposal
• Lab coat management
• Audit prep
• Stock inventory management
• Interdepartmental communication
• Data Entry
• Support to analysts
• Audit and Client Visit Prep
• Other duties/projects assigned by supervisor/manager

Education And Experience

• Leaving Certificate or 3rd level related course/certificate
• Experience within a regulated GMP environment is beneficial
• Experience within a manufacturing /process driven environment adhering to SOPs and procedures

Looking to start a career in a Pharmaceutical environment – this may be the position for you?
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to adhere to laboratory policies and standard operating procedures
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Satisfactory skills in Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment
• Basic knowledge of technical/scientific terminolgy, health and safety standards and inventory management
• Ability to adapt to new work procedures and environments
• Solid problem solving / troubleshooting abilities
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment

Work Environment
Thermo Fisher Scientific values the health and wellbeing of our employees. We support and encourage individuals to create a healthy and balanced environment where they can thrive. Below is listed the working environment/requirements for this role:

• Able to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable manner.
• Able to work upright and stationary and/or standing for typical working hours.
• Able to lift and move objects up to 25 pounds.
• Able to work in non-traditional work environments.
• Able to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency.
• May have exposure to potentially hazardous elements, including infectious agents, typically found in healthcare or laboratory environments.
• Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities.
• Able to work in shifts:
• Working hours: Rotational shift Morning shift - 7.30am - 4.15pm M-T, 7.30am - 3.15pm F. (2 weeks) Core Shift - 8.30am M-T, 8.30am - 4.15pm F. (2 weeks) Late start - 9.30am – 6.15pm (1 week)

Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us. As one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory with PPD, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.

About the Role:

EPS Group is excited to offer a part-time opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our Operations team as a Laboratory Process Technician, based at the Ennis Drinking Water Treatment Plant.

We are seeking a flexible and self-driven candidate who can manage their time effectively and take initiative in their work. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a solid command of the English language. The ability to communicate confidently-both in person and over the phone-with colleagues, clients and statutory bodies is essential.

Key Requirements:

• Minimum of three years' experience in a process industry, preferrable with a background in drinking water and wastewater treatment.
• Proficiency in wet chemistry analytical techniques, including tests for suspended solids, dry solids, colour, turbidity and use of test kit apparatus such as Hach kits.
• Experience with jar testing procedures.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a small team.
• Flexibility to participate in an on-call rota and work weekends as required.
• Willingness to provide cover for operatives and technicians in other areas to support holiday, sickness, and training needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate and monitor drinking water and wastewater treatment processes.
• Perform basic mechanical and/or electrical maintenance and repairs.
• Conduct process monitoring, complete record sheets, and collect process samples.
• Carry out laboratory tests including BOD, COD, suspended solids, turbidity and other standard water and wastewater analyses.
• Support process control through data collection and analysis.
• Generate technical reports using software tools such as Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Monitor compliance with contractual obligations and water discharge licence emission limits, including environmental parameters such as odour and noise.
• Maintain analysis schedules and coordinate with site operators and external laboratories.
• Manage inventory by ordering equipment, chemicals and consumables as required.
• Perform heavy manual tasks when necessary.
• Work outdoors in various weather conditions as part of routine duties.
• Demonstrate flexibility in working hours, including availability for weekend and bank holiday shifts.
• Participate in a regular standby and call-out rota.

Key Competencies and Skills:

• Experience working in a wastewater and/or drinking water treatment plant environment.
• Background in laboratory testing and analysis.
• Strong ability to plan, prioritise, and manage time effectively to meet strict deadlines and maintain high standards.
• Capable of working independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Full, clean driving licence.

Qualifications:

• Third level qualification in environmental science, chemistry or related field.

Compensation Package:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth
• CPD accredited employer
• A collaborative and supportive work environment
• Laptop or desktop and work mobile phone provided
• See company website for more information on the benefits of working in EPS Group

We welcome speculative applications from individuals of all levels.

If you are interested in working with us but are not sure if the role above is for you, please feel free to get in touch for an informal discussion about what we do and what you could bring to the team. If you need any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request during your recruitment journey, please let our recruiting team know.

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Equal Opportunity Statement - EPS Group is an equal opportunities employer.

Company Profile

Since 1968, we have grown from a modest electrical and pumping services business and developed into an innovative, internationally exporting product and service provider, now focused upon the water, wastewater and clean technology sectors, operating across the Republic of Ireland, the UK and Northern Europe.

We are an international water infrastructure specialist, one of the few genuine end-to-end service providers in the global water sector, providing large scale employment, bringing market leading and ground breaking technologies to Ireland and working to improve the country's water infrastructure.

Our vision is to be the best and most rewarding place to work for our teams, to be our customer's outstanding partner of choice and we are committed to being a Net Zero, sustainable business.

• Carry out routine Laboratory Testing and Sampling
• Verify cleaning using microbiological swabbing
• Carry out Trichinella Testing
• Monitor carcass quality
• Carry out microbiological testing
• Communicate with and report to customer requests for technical information
• Maintain and Update Laboratory Procedures Manual
• Ensure daily tasks are completed and results are actioned where required
• Review Results Records Weekly and ensure all records are completed correctly and signed off where appropriate
• Generate reports for QA Manager and Veterinary Inspector Weekly
• Compliance with regulatory standards, legislation and liaising with DAFF officials
• Corrective & Preventative Action & Non-Conforming Product Management
• Measuring adherence to Customer Specification
• Implementation and maintenance of HACCP & hygiene requirements
• Review Product and process development
• Management of Sanitation & Cleaning
• Assist in the Management of the Food Safety & Quality Management System
• Compliance with regulatory standards, legislation and liaising with DAFM officials.
• The achievement and maintenance of the BRC standard, the Bord Bia MPQAS and retailer and customer standards in terms of an independent third party factory accreditation.
• Any other tasks as assigned by the Company and the Quality Assurance Manager.

*Skills: *

• Relevant qualification in Science /Science Agri field
• 2 years work experience in area QA
• Food Factory work experience

*Skills: *
Teamwork Attention to detail Communication Laboratory experience Quality Assurance Science/ Agri Science Qualified

*Benefits: *
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