Lab Technician

Laboratory Technician

Rocklands, Wexford

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

Overview Based in Wexford and reporting to the Site Quality Head, the role will involve working with a dedicated team to carry out a range of analysis of food products. The successful candidate will be based in the laboratory at Wexford.

Key Responsibilities

• Samples management i.e. sampling at the plant, samples collection, samples preparation and dispatch to external labs;
• Analysis (Chemistry) of dairy products including milk, cheese, whey, utilities, CIP chemicals by following approved analytical methods;
• Laboratory results compilation, sharing with site management & taking corrective and preventive actions.
• Use of LIMS to carry out all lab activities incl. sampling, results entry and results download;
• Performing Quality assurance activities e.g. inspections, Hygiene audits, documentation review at the plant;
• Successful implementation and participation in internal and external proficiency testing;
• Review and maintain documentation of lab results, SOPs, sampling plans and lab documentation;
• Adherence to SOPs, Good Lab Practices and Health / Safety standards;
• Completion of other Quality and food safety related tasks as and when they occur.

Key Requirements

• Third level qualification in Science or a related discipline;
• Experience of lab work in food industry;
• Experience of LIMS and statistical data analysis;
• Good in MS office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word…)
• A strong communicator and ability to work effectively as part of a team;
• An ability to interpret test data and problem-solving skills;
• Good organisational ability;
• Desire to do further relevant training and improvement;
• Proven ability to work with own initiative and within a team

We offer

• Free 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 & InclusionWe 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