Dairy Quality Assurance Specialist

12 hours ago

The Municipal District of Greystones, Ireland beBeeLaboratory Full time €40,000 - €60,000
Lab Technician Role Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a Laboratory Technician in our Kerry site in Co. Cork.

This is a full-time, permanent role with a competitive salary and benefits package.

Hours of work involve a 3-cycle shift pattern consisting of 0800-1600/1600-1200/1200-0800 plus shift allowance of 25%. The hours may change in the summer to 12-hour shifts working 4 on 4 off (2 days and 2 nights).

The Laboratory Technician will be based in our Powder Lab, within Milk intake. You will be responsible for testing and analyzing product samples to ensure that quality standards are met.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Testing and analyzing raw materials, WIP, and finished product samples.
  • Carrying out all laboratory activities in line with GLP and in-house requirements.
  • Assisting with ensuring the laboratory is always adequately stocked with consumables necessary to carry out required analyses.
  • Recording all data relevant to each test, and results, keeping all records up-to-date, clear, and legible.
  • Performing basic instrument calibration, maintenance, and completion of associated records.
  • Preparation of swabs and environmental swabbing and testing.
  • Management of shelf-life samples.
  • Work with production and quality teams on root cause analysis.
  • Maintaining the laboratory in a clean and well-organized status.
  • Participation in audits (internal and external) and inspections.
Requirements:
  • Science-based degree in a relevant area i.e. Food Science, Nutrition, Biology, Analytical Chemistry etc., or relevant laboratory experience is a requirement.
  • Good standard of PC literacy (Excel, Word) - SAP would be an advantage.
  • Analytical and logical approach with excellent attention to detail.
  • Keen interest in food science and food safety.
  • Ability to thrive under pressure and work well as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills.
  • Flexibility and willingness to learn.
  • Effective oral and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work well independently and within a team.
  • Continuous improvement mindset.
  • Proactive approach to troubleshooting.
  • Detail-oriented.
About Our Business

Kerry Dairy Ireland is a vertically integrated farm-to-fork business with a substantial consumer foods presence and leading nutritional and dairy ingredients division.

From partnering with local family farms to producing world-class dairy products, we ensure every step of our value chain reflects our commitment to excellence.

We operate multiple manufacturing facilities in the southwest of Ireland, including Listowel, Charleville, Newmarket, and Farranfore.

Globally, we employ over 1,600 dedicated professionals across Ireland, Northern Ireland, the UK, USA, Netherlands, Spain, Germany, and China.

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