Company Description****We have fantastic opportunities for a Sample Management Operator to join our client site based in Kinsale, Co Cork**** Consider joining Eurofins where people are the most important element in our business. Eurofins is a leading contract lab that provides testing and research services in the environmental, pharmaceutical, and biopharmaceutical sciences to clients worldwide.This position is to join our innovative Professional Scientific Services (PSS) programme as an employee of Eurofins. The programme places full-time analysts, technicians, scientists and technical support personnel managed by Eurofins directly at the client facility to provide long term staffing needs while maintaining the same services, expertise and cGMP compliance available at the Eurofins facility. This award-winning programme offers excellent career opportunities for people who have a proven track recording in combining excellent technical ability with first class interpersonal and communication skillsWhat can Eurofins offer you as an employee of ours?Developmental opportunities and career progressionThe opportunity to work with our client - a world -leading pharmaceutical and biotechnology companyLocation is easily accessiblePrivate Medical Insurance Income protection and life assuranceAnnual discretionary bonusFree parking onsiteFull use of the canteen facilities on the client siteAdditional annual leave days with continued serviceThe opportunity to work on products helping to save lives across the worldJob DescriptionThe purpose of this job is to serve as a member of the ELL group within the client environment to support their Sample Management tasks, to work to the highest standards in terms of quality and professionalism.Responsibility to ensure that all expected samples have been taken and reach their correct destination with 100% accuracy and completeness.Responsible for attending planning meetings with operations as requiredResponsibility for sorting samples in IE28 lab and deliver all relevant samples to their correct destination (fridge/freezer) with 100% accuracyResponsibility for split of bulk samples in the operating suites including preparation of BSCResponsibility for the management of retains sample process, including put-away, disposal, shipping and retrieval.Perform all tasks within the timelines outlined in the operating procedures while ensuring that there are no freezer excursions.Act as a key point of contact for all requests/queries relating to samples from both operations and the labResponsibility for input into relevant operating procedures and training materials, documentation review (logbooks, tickets etc.)Responsible for providing general assistance to bioprocess sampling specialists as required. This person will ensure that all required documentation is completed on time, accurately and legibly.Responsible for adhering to all company standards in the areas of safety, housekeeping and quality, notifying management of any discrepancies.As with all members of staff this person is responsible for ensuring that customers requirements are fully met and in so doing will be flexible to work in any area of the business as is required.Liaise with IE28 labs to ensure timing of samples on a daily basis is met.Dealing with customer queries and to contact designated personnel with any relevant information or issue relating to sample management or the service in general.Assisting in sample management investigations as appropriate.Ensuring that all decisions are handled with customer service in mind.Ensuring uniformity, reproducibility and reliability in all work practices.Identifying any opportunities for improvement of quality and service and work with the team to implement continuous improvement.Participating in Team Meetings and giving updates to the rest of the tem as necessary.QualificationsCertificate in Bioprocessing (or greater), or a third level qualification in a scientific/engineering discipline is requiredRelevant GMP experience within Sampling Operations.GMP experience is essentialAccuracy, attention to detailGood organisation of time management and flexibility essentialGood team playerGood communication skills both internally and externallyAdditional Information*This is an opportunity to join Eurofins on a full time permanent basis, shift role. Shift is 05:30 - 17:30 working 4 days on then 4 days off.*Benefits of pension contribution, medical insurance, health insurance and bonus are included in package. *Eurofins Management and Team on client site for support.*Opportunity to get to know fantastic people and be part of a great team.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 61,000 staff across a network of more than 1000 independent companies in over 61 countries and operating more than 900 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.Eurofins PSS Insourcing Solutions® is a global, award-winning insourcing solution. We place our skilled team directly at the client site, managing operations seamlessly and eliminating complexities. We ensure a strategic, long-term service commitment that delivers value directly at the client’ site, utilising their facilities, equipment, and methodologies, while maintaining the same service, expertise, and cGMP compliance available at the Eurofins facility. If you're an employee seeking an exceptional career journey, Eurofins PSS Insourcing Solutions® is your gateway to a future where innovation, collaboration, and success converge. Join us in a world where excellence knows no boundaries!