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Based in Ballyragget & reporting to the QC Chemistry Laboratory Manager, the role will involve working with a dedicated team of Technicians, Quality Managers and related staff to carry out a range of chemical analysis of food products. The successful candidate will be based in the laboratories at Ballyragget. Candidates with experience/aptitude in chemistry will be considered. This is a shift-based Lab Technician role, with 12-hourshifts across 7 days in a fortnight, including weekends and bank holidays.
Key Responsibilities
* Analysis of a range of dairy products including cheese, butter and dairy powders, using approved analytical methods
* Ensure compliance to the internationally recognised approved standard.
* Successful implementation and participation in internal and external proficiency testing
* Using LIMS to carry out all lab activities
* Review and document lab investigations as part of the CAPA programme
* Validation of approved test methods and commissioning of new instruments / project works
* Internal auditing of quality systems across the site
* Analysis methods for parameters including fat, moisture, protein and salt analysis using both reference and NIR methods
* Environmental testing of waste water
* Sensory analysis of final product
* Adhere to the Tirlán health and safety policies and contribute to its improvements
* Training of new Technician team members
* Complete other QC related business needs as/if they occur
Key Requirements
* BSc in Food Science, Science, related discipline or equivalent experience
* A strong communicator and ability to work effectively as part of a team
* Excellent IT skills, experience of LIMS and statistical analysis desirable
* An ability to interpret test data and problem solving skills
* Good organisational ability and attention to detail
* Desire to do further relevant training and improvement.
* Proven ability to work with their own initiative and within a team
* Track record of Lean Manufacturing and 5S an advantage
We offer
· Free parking incl. EV charging – where applicable
· Bike to work scheme
· Work/life balance and collaborative work culture
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