Package
Discretionary bonus
23 days annual leave
VHI Company Plan Plus Level 1.3 from day one
5% contributory pension from day one
This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established manufacturing business supplying products across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
The company continues to experience significant growth and is investing further in site expansion and new production capabilities.
The Role
The successful candidate will support laboratory quality operations through routine testing of raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products, ensuring compliance with quality and food safety standards.
This is a hands-on laboratory role suited to candidates with previous manufacturing QC experience within food, beverage, pharma, or related industries.
Key Responsibilities
Perform routine QC testing on raw materials, production samples, and finished products
Conduct standard wet chemistry and bench testing including pH, Brix, turbidity, and related analyses
Prepare standards, reagents, and samples for testing
Support calibration, cleaning, and maintenance of laboratory equipment
Maintain accurate laboratory records and documentation
Review and manage Certificates of Analysis (CoAs)
Support GMP, GLP, HACCP, CCP, and OPRP compliance requirements
Manage retained samples and laboratory inventory
Work closely with Production and Quality teams to support manufacturing operations
Maintain high standards of housekeeping and laboratory organisation
Requirements
Degree qualification in Food Science, Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Science, or related discipline
Minimum 2 years' experience in a QC laboratory or manufacturing environment
Strong wet chemistry / bench testing experience
Experience working within GMP or regulated manufacturing environments
Good understanding of quality systems and laboratory documentation
Strong communication and organisational skills
Comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Additional Information
Please note that this role is fully onsite in Co.
Kildare.
Candidates must be located within a realistic daily commuting distance, as relocation support is not available.
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