Environmental Lab Technician

At ABP we aim to hire the brightest and the best. People who are aligned with our values and are passionate about our industry. We are committed to developing our people, whether it be upskilling our employees across a diverse range of skills through our onsite training programs or nurturing the next generation of leaders through our graduate program. No matter what stage of their career our people are at, we empower them to take ownership of their roles.

ABP is one of Europe’s leading privately owned agribusiness companies and is the largest beef processor in Ireland and the UK. ​ The company also operates substantial renewable (Olleco), pet food (C&D), and protein divisions. ​ ABP and its affiliates employ over 14,000 people and have over 50 manufacturing plants operating across nine countries. ​ For more information, visit www.abpfoodgroup.com. ​ABP Food Group is currently recruiting for the role of an Environmental Lab Technician ABP Cahir.

Job Description

Undertaking testing of wastewaters, waters + purified water samples in line with procedures for a variety of tests.

Your main responsibilities will include:

· Undertaking day to day effective, accurate + efficient processing of workload in the lab + to perform tasks assigned by the senior staff.

· Reports directly to the Environmental Manager and has responsibility for the upkeep of Lab Management system for ABP.

· Report daily results to each site and advise them on how to proceed to ensure compliance

· Adhering to regulations and lab policies regarding health and safety.

· Maintain a clean and hygienic working environment.

· Handling + testing samples for various water and environmental tests for a number of sites according to procedures, including attention to sample preparation, temperature control, storage + prevention of cross-contamination.

· Maintaining accurate and systematic records of testing.

· Input data and create Lab Certificates with Lab software

· To have a sound knowledge of relevant documents within the Quality system.

· Reporting any non-compliance to the Group Environmental Manager and initiate corrective actions

· Maintain Lab Accreditation for the management system

· Participate in the training programme, undergoing further training as required and participating in schemes to ensure on-going competence.

· Additional duties as required.

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