Senior Quality Officer

<h3>Company Description</h3><p><strong>Eurofins Biomnis </strong>is the leading independent provider of medical laboratory testing services in Ireland. We are a medically led and ISO 15189 accredited organisation dedicated to delivering accurate and reliable medical laboratory results to help health care professionals diagnose, treat and prevent disease. </p><p>We are part of the <strong>Eurofins Scientific Grou</strong>p, a global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical, forensics, clinical diagnostic, cosmetic product testing and in agroscience. The Group operates more than 900 laboratories in over 50 countries and employs 55,000 staff conducting 450 million tests every year. </p><p>As an employer, we’re keen to look after our people with as much dedication as they look after our clients and their colleagues. We are a diverse company with 31 nationalities, encouraging inclusiveness and instilling a sense of belonging to all our colleagues. In the spirit of supporting and improving the health and well-being of our employees, building resilience, confidence and compassion through education and activities, our "Wellbeing Committee" was founded. "The Wellbeing Committee" plans activities, promotes participation, represents employees from all organizational levels, and creates and maintains open lines of communication between wellness committees and employees.</p><p>We are now recruiting for a:</p><p><strong>Senior Quality Officer</strong></p><p>We are currently seeking to recruit a <strong>Senior Quality Officer</strong> to join our team in our Quality Department at the Eurofins Biomnis in Sandyford, Dublin 18. An ambitious professional looking to grow their QA career with us. Training and development support will be given to you to help your progression within the organisation.</p><p>We’re a growing and ambitious company, so there is huge potential here to develop with us and enjoy fantastic rewards in your career.</p><p>We offer very competitive salaries, flexible working hours, excellent training, exceptional career prospects. You will receive a very attractive salary and overall benefits package which includes: <strong>Higher Education Policy, Health Insurance, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP),  Life Assurance, Income Protection, Pension Scheme, Eurofins Employee Referral Programme, Bike to Work</strong> and you will be part of the company's <strong>Annual Bonus Scheme</strong>. </p><p><strong>Hours per week:</strong> 35</p><p><u><strong>Please note this is not a HYBRID role, this role will be based on site in Sandyford, Dublin 18</strong></u></p><h3>Job Description</h3><p>The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining the Quality Management System. Building relationships with our Heads of Departments, and colleagues in <strong>Eurofins Biomnis, Eurofins Pathology </strong>and<strong> Eurofins Lablink</strong>. 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.</p><p> </p><h3>Qualifications</h3><p><u><strong>Education</strong></u></p><ul><li>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.</li></ul><p><u><strong>Experience</strong></u></p><ul><li>Candidate should have at least 2 - 3 years Quality Assurance experience in a clinical diagnostic laboratory or similar role.</li><li>Knowledge of QPULSE would be an advantage.</li><li>Understanding of ISO15189 accreditation and ISO9001 certification.</li><li>Experience in INAB Audit/Accreditation process.</li></ul><p><u><strong>Skills &amp; Abilities</strong></u></p><ul><li>Strong communication and interpersonal skills.</li><li>Demonstrate ability to evaluate information, solve problems and make effective decisions.</li><li>Demonstrate ability to identify and resolve systems failures and anomalies.</li><li>Evidence of strong commitment to the provision of a quality servi