Job Title: Laboratory Technician
Salary: Competitive based on experience, pension
Job Type: Permanent Location: Co. Monaghan Ref: S011672
RecruitmentPlus, on behalf of our client, has a great opportunity to join a leading company that supplies to the agricultural industry in Monaghan. The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a laboratory with good data reporting and analytics skills. Reporting to the Nutrition & Technical Development Manager, you will also work closely with the Procurement and Quality Departments.
Monday to Friday day shift working hours, easily commutable from within Monaghan, Cavan, Armagh, and south Tyrone and Fermanagh.
Requirements:
* Hold a level 6 or greater in Science, Agricultural Science, Food Science/Technology, or a similar qualification and/or experience is desired.
* Familiar with processing test samples and performing lab tests to identified standards. Familiarity with HACCP principles is desirable.
* Meticulous data collection, interpretation, and reporting capability.
* Attention to detail and ability to follow procedures consistently.
* Highly proficient in MS Excel. Proficiency in 1 or more of the following: Power BI, Tableau, Google Charts.
* A great communicator, highly motivated, and organised, capable of working on own initiative and prioritising tasks.
* Have an interest in agriculture and animal nutrition.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
* Operate in-house lab analytical equipment to perform tests on raw materials, intermediate products, and finished feed to assess their compliance with quality standards and feed safety regulations.
* Monitor nutritional, microbiological, chemical, and physical properties of ingredients/finished products in accordance with the quality control program.
* Document test results and maintain accurate records for traceability and regulatory audits.
* Analyse test results and report any deviations or potential hazards.
* Ensure all products comply with relevant safety and quality standards.
* Collate upstream and downstream supply line data for interpretation, analysis, and reporting.
* Ensure laboratory equipment is properly calibrated, maintained, and functioning, following safety protocols and standard operating procedures.
* Work collaboratively with the Nutrition & Technical Development Manager, Procurement, Quality, and Production teams to address any issues, recommend corrective actions, and help troubleshoot problems related to feed quality.
If you have the relevant qualifications and experience and are interested in this position, please apply now, and Ciara, who is based in our Northeast office, will be in contact if you are suitable.
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Skills:
Laboratory, Data reporting, Analytics, Testing, Quality
Benefits:
Pension Fund
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