Sample Management Analyst

Company Description

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 laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic, and labelling is accurate.

Eurofins is dedicated to delivering testing services that contribute to the health and safety of society and the planet, and to its corporate responsibility to protect the environment and ensure diversity, equity, and inclusion across the entire network of Eurofins companies.

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!

We’re proud to be an armed forces-friendly place to work and welcome applications from reservists, armed forces veterans (including the wounded, injured and sick), as well as cadet instructors, and military spouses and partners.

If you want to continue to help make our world a safer and healthier place, then apply for the role below and become a part of the extraordinary Eurofins network.

Job Description

Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

This is a full time, 6 Month Maternity cover position. Working a 39 hour week, Monday – Thursday 05:00 – 13:30, Friday 05:00 – 12:30 and Saturday & Sunday 05:00 – 10:00.

As a Sample Management Analyst you will serve as a member of the Engineering group within the client environment to support their technical tasks, to work to the highest standards in terms of quality and professionalism.

Job Responsibilities

• You will perform quality sampling and manage pharmaceutical water system samples, including storage, delivery and accurate, compliant documentation.
• You will liaise with Engineering, Operations and Laboratory teams to plan, schedule and execute sampling activities effectively.
• You will report issues related to water systems, environments, sample‑points, consumables or safety, ensuring timely escalation and follow‑up.
• You will support investigations into sample alert/action limits while upholding Eurofins safety, housekeeping and quality standards.
• You will work collaboratively within a multi‑functional Utilities team, assisting colleagues and remaining flexible to meet customer and business needs.
• You will manage your own training and compliance by maintaining curricula and ensuring all required documentation is completed on time, accurately and legibly.

Qualifications

What skills, qualifications and experiences you will hold as an Sample Management Analyst

• You will hold a degree‑level qualification in Microbiology or an equivalent scientific discipline, with relevant industry experience depending on your academic background.
• You will have a strong understanding of cGMP and the requirements of working in a regulated laboratory environment, with the ability to learn new processes quickly.
• You will hold excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, enabling clear interactions and strong working relationships with colleagues and customers.
• You will have the ability to work independently while meeting timelines, staying organised, maintaining accurate documentation and performing effectively under pressure.
• You will have a collaborative, adaptable mindset with a proven track record of contributing to team goals in a dynamic, growing organisation.
• You will be customer‑focused, and have a quality‑driven approach, demonstrating motivation, flexibility, problem‑solving capability and a commitment to continuous improvement in line with Eurofins standards.

Additional Information

At Eurofins we are growing, innovating and always learning. We celebrate the achievements of our employees through annual long service awards, recognise our colleagues special life events.

As a Eurofins employee you will benefit from:

• We offer exceptional opportunities for career growth, within a friendly and supportive team. As well as a competitive salary, pension and associated benefits you will enjoy an unrivalled working environment, including an active social calendar and subsidised canteen, all while working in a start of the art client facility- a leading biotechnology company
• Fantastic developmental opportunities and career progression pathways such as leadership, training, compliance and Subject Media Expert.
• Full Benefits Package including:-
  • Pension
  • Private Medical Insurance
  • Income protection and life assurance
  • Annual discretionary bonus
  • Birthday Holiday entitlement
• Exciting Eurofins Incentives: Employee Activity Committee (EAC), Equality Driving Excellence (EDE), significant Reward and Recognition programme Opportunity to benefit from Eurofins Operational Development training platform, plus potential support for part-time training (relevant to the position)
• Full use of the canteen facilities and barista on the client site
• Free parking onsite and onsite electric charging
• Additional annual leave days with continued service
• The opportunity to work on life saving products

What Happens Next

Our people are the backbone of what we do, so it's incredibly important we find the right individuals to join us. As a potential new recruit you'll be invited to meet the team in the form of an assessment centre or a staged interview process dependent on the role and it's requirements, this will give you the opportunity to see what working for Eurofins is really like and enable us to get you know your key skills and strengths.

Your data

As part of any recruitment process, the company collects and processes personal data relating to job applicants. The company is committed to being transparent about how it collects and uses that data and to meeting its data protection obligations.

We embrace diversity! Eurofins network of companies believe in strength and innovation through diversity, being an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination against employees or applications based on gender identity and/or expression, race, nationality, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, and everything else that makes employees of Eurofins companies unique.

For more information about Eurofins PSS® please visit our website and watch a message below from our Global Head, Beth Di Paolo.