Lab Technician

Laboratory Technician

Drogheda, Co. Louth

Fixed term contract - 1 year

Tirlán

Tirlán, is a world-class food and nutrition co-operative, with a diverse portfolio of quality ingredients, leading consumer and agri brands.

Tirlán owns leading brands such as Avonmore, Kilmeaden Cheese, Millac, Solmiko, Truly Grass Fed, Premier Milk, Wexford, mymilkman.ie and GAIN Animal Nutrition.

A talented team across Ireland, the US, MEA and China, delivers annual revenues of over €3 billion. Our purpose is to nourish the world, while safeguarding our environment for future generations.

Role Profile

Reporting to the Site Head of Quality, based in the chemical and microbiological testing laboratory, and covering for other laboratory activities on site.

This role will involve testing at all stages of production – raw materials, in-process and finished goods.

Primarily working days, the successful candidate will also be required, on occasion, to cover annual leave, days off and/or sickness absence for staff on the laboratory shift rota, with some occasional Sunday cover as necessary. When on shift, the shift pattern can be from 6am- 2pm or 2pm-10pm.

Responsibilities

• Daily calibration checks on Laboratory instruments;
• Sample and perform QC testing on whole milk, semi skimmed & skim milk silos, cream and buttermilk silos;
• Compliance to test methods, standards and sampling frequencies as defined by plant and laboratory procedures and laboratory accreditation status;
• Sampling, receipt and logging of all sample types, in process and final product;
• Successful implementation and participation in internal and external proficiency testing;
• Equipment cleaning, maintenance and calibration;
• Excellent completion of all documentation, paper and electronic;
• Day to day maintenance of laboratory hygiene standards;
• Timely escalation of non-conformances or potential non-conformances;
• Participation in laboratory investigations;
• Involvement in continuous improvement initiatives;
• Sensory analysis of final product;
• Supporting  Quality  team  tasks where schedules permit.

Requirements

• A third level qualification in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry or equivalent quality-related course;
• Strong communication with good interpersonal and team participation skills;
• Excellent IT proficiency and understanding;
• Problem Solving ability and data interpretation skills;
• Flexible and dynamic with good organisational skills;
• Understanding of or experience in sensory testing an advantage;
• Understanding of Lean principles an advantage;
• Demonstrated flexible attitude an advantage.

 We offer

• Onsite parking;
• Collaborative work culture;
• Career progression opportunities.

About us

Through our expertise in research and development, customer insights, food safety and state-of-the-art manufacturing we bring innovative food and nutrition solutions to a global market.  Our new and vibrant headquarters in Kilkenny City operates as a collaboration hub where multi-functional teams come together in a hybrid work environment.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
We believe in the value of difference. We know that different perspectives, life experience and backgrounds can drive innovation and deliver growth.

We welcome people from all walks of life without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, or disability status.

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Tirlán is a Values Based Organisation