Senior Quality Officer

The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining the Quality Management System. Building relationships with our Heads of Departments, and colleagues in Eurofins Biomnis, Eurofins Pathology and Eurofins Lablink. Ensuring, in conjunction with the Quality team, that the laboratory and Logistics division operates within the company’s quality management systems to meet the requirements of ISO15189 accreditation and ISO9001 certification, the Eurofins Group policies and any relevant regulatory requirements. Assist in the creation, review and approval of internal quality documents as per company’s procedures for document control. Conduct internal audits and participate in external audits (e.g. assessment bodies, clients). Conduct external audits (as directed by the Quality Manager). Preparation and submission of documentation to the external bodies in advance of external audits e.g. INAB, NSAI. Preparation and submission of documentation as clearance to non conformities raised within the agreed timeframe. Oversee the management of the quality system records, storage and archival processes. Provide quality direction, oversight and continual improvement for new and existing processes and systems ensuring implementation activities are robust and timely. And to review and approval of assay and equipment verifications.

Education

• A 3rd level qualification in Quality Assurance and/or a science discipline a distinct advantage, however a combination of experience and training will be relevant for the role.

Experience

• Candidate should have at least 2 - 3 years Quality Assurance experience in a clinical diagnostic laboratory or similar role.
• Knowledge of QPULSE would be an advantage.
• Understanding of ISO15189 accreditation and ISO9001 certification.
• Experience in INAB Audit/Accreditation process.

Skills & Abilities

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrate ability to evaluate information, solve problems and make effective decisions.
• Demonstrate ability to identify and resolve systems failures and anomalies.
• Evidence of strong commitment to the provision of a quality service.
• Demonstrate flexibility and openness to change with the needs of the services.
• Enthusiastic with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work as part of a team – but can work independently on own duties.

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, 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 for supporting clinical studies. In addition, Eurofins is one of the leading global emerging players in specialty clinical diagnostic testing.

In 2023, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR €6,515 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

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Eurofins Biomnis is an Equal Opportunities Company.