Laboratory Technician, Microbiology

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.

We nurture a talented team across Ireland, the US, MEA and China, delivering annual revenues of over €3 billion, and over 2,300 people to manage our network of 11 processing plants and 52 agri branches. Our purpose is to nourish the world, while safeguarding our environment for future generations.

Role Profile

Based in Ballyragget & reporting to the QC Microbiology Laboratory Manager, the role will involve working with a dedicated team of Technicians, Quality Managers and related staff to carry out a range of microbiological analysis of food products. The successful candidate will be based in the laboratories at Ballyragget. Candidates with experience/aptitude in microbiology will be considered.

Are you ready to be a part of a team where your ideas matter, your growth is important, and you truly makes an impact?

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

• Microbiological methods including both traditional plate, ISO etc and rapid micro.

• Microbiological testing of water

• 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

• Sample management: sampling, receipt, preparation

• 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

• 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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