Laboratory Technician - Food Industry

28/07/22 Longford Neg

Permanent full-time

A Leading Food Business, based in Co. Longford, is seeking a Laboratory Technician to join their team!

The Laboratory Technician is a key member of the R&D Team, involved in the day to day running of the on-site laboratory. 

Reporting to the Development & Innovation Manager. 

Full-time, permanent position. 

Working hours:  Monday to Thursday 9.15am to 5.30pm, Friday 9.15am to 4.30pm

Salary is negotiable, depending on experience. 

3.5% pension contribution, death in service and income protection is provided. 

Role:

• Ensure the laboratory operates efficiently in line with G.L.P and is audit ready.
• Responsible for the daily chemical testing of raw materials and finished product as per schedule. 
• Responsible for mineral analysis (monthly basis) Calcium, Phosphorous, Sodium.
• Responsible for carrying out species testing on selected materials.
• Responsible for the physical testing of intermediate products per Batch.
• Responsible for the daily testing of effluent and reporting results.
• Responsible for the weekly testing of boiler water and reporting results.
• Responsible for the sourcing and purchasing of laboratory materials and equipment. Maintenance of adequate stocks at all times.
• Involved in the installation and calibration of new equipment in the laboratory.
• Liaise with departmental colleagues on current development projects.
• Preparation and circulation of analytical reports trended and analyzed.
• Trending and reporting of out of spec results for both finished product and raw materials.

Requirements: 

• Third Level Qualification in Food, Science or related discipline and experience of working in a laboratory.
• Microsoft Office knowledge (Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), experience of document control system and quality information system, with a strong emphasis on data interpretation.
• The ability to work independently or collaboratively as part of a cross functional team.
• Be highly customer focused and possess the necessary communication, interpersonal and organisational skills
• Be innovative, willing, and engaged in ongoing training on new processes & operations.
• Good Problem Solving & Decision-Making Skills.
• Must be flexible with a willingness to adapt to change. A “Can Do” attitude.

 

At Quorum Search Partners we respect your privacy. Your CV is sent to us in complete confidence and will never be forwarded to a third party without your consent.

Please apply by sending your CV to Laura Duffy at laura@qsp.ie or call for more information.

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