Laboratory Administrator

23 May 2024

CLS is Ireland’s leading provider of sampling, analysis and on-contract analysts to the food, environmental, pharmaceutical and medical device industries. Founded in 1994, CLS is renowned for delivering high-quality laboratory data, always on time and in the most customer-focused way.

CLS is currently going through an unprecedented and exciting period of growth and development and is now looking for a committed and motivated Laboratory Administrator to join our team.

This role is based at our site in Ros Muc, Co. Galway H91 YK81. 

Job Title: Laboratory Administrator .

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Ensuring that all chain of custody forms are accounted for and match samples received.
  • Correct tests are logged in under correct client.
  • Samples are labelled with clear ID, LIMS numbers and dates.
  • Reporting to include creating final reports, sense check the reports, sending the reports to customers by e-mail, informing customers if there is a delay on results being reported.
  • Dealing with client queries by e-mails and telephone calls.
  • Subcontracting of samples with the appropriate amount of sample, package the samples for transportation.
  • Follow up with subcontractors to ensure that results are received, entering/ validating subcontractor results and monitoring production sheets for outstanding subcontracted tests.
  • Responding to and organising bottle requests for dispatch to clients.
  • Monitoring of reports due and liaising with laboratory ensuring reporting turnaround times.
  • Support the laboratory supervisor as required.
  • Compliance with ISO 17025, ISO 9001, INAB requirements and CLS internal quality and technical procedures.
  • Attending regular laboratory meetings
  • Availability for on call/weekend (pre-scheduled dates)

Qualifications & Experience:

  • Educated to Leaving Certificate or equivalent.
  • Knowledge and experience of IT systems (MS Office), data management and analytical skills.
  • Knowledge of Microbiology & Environmental laboratory testing desirable but not essential.

Competencies:

  • Ability to foster and maintain trusted and collaborative working relationships with colleagues and clients.
  • Excellent planning and organisational skills.
  • Ability to keep track of multiple tasks and responsibilities and work successfully to deadlines though prioritisation and good time management.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills including active listening and empathy.
  • Ability to adapt to changing circumstances, ensuring flexibility to support client needs.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • A good team player within the department and inter-departmental to ensure customer requirements are being met on time.
  • Show flexibility and passion for the work we do, play an active role in the departmental development.

Apply via careers@cls.ie

CLS is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable equal employment opportunity legislation. 

We will only be replying to those candidates that we will be progressing to the next stage.

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