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Junior Microbiological Laboratory Technician
About Us Established in 1985, Dawn Farms is a family-owned company and the largest dedicated supplier of cooked meat and plant-based ingredients and fermented and dried sausage products outside of the US. The company currently supplies world-leading food brands across more than 44 markets, including the UK, Europe, Asia and Africa. With over 1,000 employees we are committed to meeting the needs of our customers in a safe, innovative and sustainable way, all while strengthening the communities where they live and work. Job Purpose Dawn Farms is currently seeking a Junior Microbiological Laboratory Technician to join our Laboratory Department on a fixed-term basis in our state of the art production facilities in Naas, Co. Kildare .The Junior Microbiological Laboratory Technician will be responsible for carrying out Full Microbiological analysis on all submitted samples and cooperate fully with all senior technicians and the laboratory manager in order to assist in the efficient day to day running of the laboratory. Location: Naas, Co. Kildare, Ireland. Salary: DOE Working Hours: 39 hours per week, Mon. - Fri. (some flexibility required) Contract Type: Fixed-term/specified purpose Key Duties & Responsibilities: · To carry out all requested analyses as set out by the client · To login and record all sample details. · To prepare samples for analysis. · To prepare agars and reagents required to conduct the analysis. · To perform all analysis procedures as set out in the laboratory manual. · To liase with the Senior Technicians and the Laboratory Manager on all aspects of daily testing. · To perform and record daily calibration checks. · To perform duties with the strictest of confidentiality. · Maintaining and implementing the Labs QMS CLAS accreditation as per ISO 17025/2017 and minimising any deviations from the system. · Reporting to Senior Tech on any deviations/improvements to the QMS. · Hygiene and Housekeeping. Responsible to: Senior Technicians /Laboratory Manager. Other Relationships: · Quality/Technical Depts of all Clients · Science and Innovation. Requirements for Job: · Adhere to safety rules /fire drills. · Complete any training courses. · Be proficient in GLP · Scientific Third level Qualification and or relevant experience · Good Communication and organisational skills · Be self-motivated and computer literate. · Ability to adapt and have flexible approach. · Efficient and works well under pressure. Qualifications & Experience: · Previous experience of working in a laboratory environment. · Experience of working in a busy, challenging environment. · Experience of working to tight deadlines & Good Computer Skills. · Certificate/ Diploma / Degree in relevant science subject or equivalent experience as outlined above. Why Dawn Farms? We can offer an excellent opportunity to be part of a world-class team, equipping our teams with the knowledge and the necessary skills to achieve their full potential. Innovation is a key ingredient of our success in protecting our market position and keeping our competitive edge. To be truly innovative, we invest in recruiting and developing a highly skilled, ambitious and talented team. What we can offer you? 'Dawn Farm Foods Ltd. is an equal opprtunities employer'
Payroll & Pensions Officer
Role: Payroll & Pensions Officer Location: Muiríosa Foundation Office - Moore Abbey, Monasterevin, Co. Kildare or Axis Business Park, Tullamore , Co. Offaly. Tenure: One Year Fixed-Term Contract (70 hours per fortnight) One Post Only This position will involve the processing of payroll from timesheets to completion & submission of the bank file within a busy payroll department. The job will also entail the completion of Pension Statements for the Single Public Service Pension Scheme in line with the current legislation. The successful candidates must be able to demonstrate the following: · Successfully completed Irish payroll association qualification (IPASS) or Relevant Experience in a busy payroll department. · 2 Years’ experience of generating and calculating pay from timesheet to sending the finalised pay file to the bank for payment. · Public Sector Payroll experience would be an advantage. · Knowledge of the Core computer system would be an advantage. · Experience/ability to calculate pay for employees requesting estimates of changes in working hours. · Experience of PAYE Modernisation an advantage. · Experience of SPSPS pension scheme desirable. · Strong interpersonal skills are required together with an ability to work of your own initiative. · Excellent attention to detail required. · Strong IT skills, specifically computerised payroll packages. · Flexible and capable of managing competing priorities within their workload. · Displays problem-solving skills. · Excellent attention to detail required. · Work on their own initiative as well as being a team player supporting their colleagues. · Willing to undertake education and training as may be required for the role. · As part of the role, you may be required to travel between locations. Informal Enquiries: Bernie Barrett Finance Department - 087 3914705 Closing Date for receipt of completed applications: Friday 20th February 2026 @ 5.00pm To apply and for further details please go to our web page at: Current Vacancies Muiriosa Foundation N.B. When applying for positions on Rezoomo, it is recommended to use a PC, Laptop or Tablet as some mobile phones are not compatible with this software.
