- Experience
- 1–2 yrs
- Salary
- —
- Openings
- 1
- Posted
- 4 hours ago
- Work mode
- In office
- Education
- NCEA certificate or equivalent
- Resume
- Required to apply
Where you'll work
Job description
Job Overview
We are seeking a Lab Services Technician for a 12-month contract position at a pharmaceutical company based in Cork, County Cork, Ireland. This role primarily involves supporting laboratory operations through preparation and maintenance duties.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare laboratory buffers, media, and cleaning solutions, ensuring accuracy by verifying pH, conductivity, osmolality, and other necessary parameters.
- Accurately record all preparation steps and their results for documentation purposes.
- Assist with laboratory requests originating from Manufacturing and Quality Control departments.
- Handle bio-hazardous waste by performing appropriate inactivation procedures.
- Carry out daily calibration of pH and conductivity probes as well as monitor freezer temperatures regularly.
- Conduct weekly calibrations of balances and clean fume hoods to maintain equipment standards.
- Perform monthly cleaning of Biological Safety Cabinets (BSCs), water baths, and pH probes to ensure optimal functioning.
- Manage ordering of raw materials and consumable supplies to maintain laboratory stock levels.
- Serve as the main laboratory liaison for warehouse, shipping, and off-site storage operations.
- Collect water and condensate samples following protocols for lab RIW, LPUW, and clean steam quality assurance.
- Maintain and monitor the tracking system for fridge and freezer samples, including performing annual freezer defrosting.
Experience and Qualifications
- Possession of an NCEA certificate in a related scientific or administrative field is preferred.
- At least 1 to 2 years of laboratory housekeeping experience, ideally within a GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) compliant environment.