Overview: CLS is currently experiencing significant growth and is looking for dedicated, solutions-driven professionals with a flexible approach to join our team. Founded in 1994, Complete Laboratory Solutions (CLS) is Ireland’s most highly accredited contract laboratory, providing industry-leading sampling, analysis, and skilled micro and analytical analysts on contract to clients across the food, environmental, medical device, biopharmaceutical, and pharmaceutical sectors. We deliver customized managed service solutions, allowing clients to have our expert team on-site at their own facilities or outsource those services to us here at CLS.
Job Title: Microbiology Administrator
Summary and Reporting Structure: The Microbiology Administrator plays a crucial role in supporting the microbiology team by ensuring efficient management of samples and data within the laboratory. Reporting to the Microbiology Lab Supervisor, this position is essential for maintaining compliance with GMP and ISO17025 standards while providing excellent customer service and administrative support.
What’s Important:
1. Adhering to company safety policies and cGMP to ensure a safe working environment.
2. Maintaining meticulous documentation and data entry processes to comply with laboratory quality systems.
3. Providing professional and courteous communication with customers and internal teams.
4. Supporting laboratory efficiency through effective sample management and reporting.
Job Duties:
1. Work under the direction of the Microbiology Lab Supervisor to maintain compliance with company safety policies and cGMP.
2. Support the Laboratory Quality System to ensure adherence to GMP and ISO17025 standards.
3. Implement Good Documentation Practices (GDP) in all tasks.
4. Log samples into the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) accurately and efficiently.
5. Enter test results and create comprehensive test reports as required.
6. Label and complete relevant paperwork for samples received in the laboratory.
7. Provide excellent customer service, addressing inquiries and issues with professionalism.
8. Liaise with the Lab Supervisor and logistics department to coordinate sample collection schedules.
9. Manage the outsourcing of subcontracted testing as necessary.
10. Assist the Finance department with purchase invoice queries and processing sales invoices.
11. Utilize the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system to enhance efficiency in data input and reporting.
12. Inform the Lab Supervisor of any out of specification results promptly.
13. Perform data trending and analysis to support laboratory operations.
14. Carry out additional activities as assigned by the Microbiology Laboratory Supervisor.
15. Actively support the Lean Laboratory program within the Microbiology Laboratory.
Where You Come From:
1. A Leaving Certificate or equivalent qualification.
2. Previous experience in an administrative role within a laboratory or similar environment is advantageous.
3. Strong organizational skills with an emphasis on accuracy and attention to detail.
Who You Are:
1. A proactive team player with strong documentation and communication skills.
2. Proficient in IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, with the ability to adapt to new software tools.
3. A motivated individual who values efficiency and quality in their work.
4. Committed to providing excellent customer service and supporting the team in achieving operational goals.
What We Can Offer:
1. Opportunities for career development and progression in a dynamic and innovative environment.
2. The chance to contribute to the development of cutting-edge products and processes that make a difference in patients’ lives.
3. A collaborative work culture that values teamwork, professional growth, and excellence in performance.
Diversity and inclusion are essential to our mission and achieving our vision at CLS. The diversity we foster is one of our greatest strengths in delivering excellence through collaboration, respect, quality and integrity without compromise. CLS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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