JOB TITLE: Laboratory Technician - Chemistry (Temporary)
BUSINESS UNIT: Food Ingredients
FUNCTION: Quality Department
REPORTING TO: Senior Chemist
LOCATION: Nenagh, Co Tipperary
PURPOSE:
To conduct all chemistry and associated laboratory testing. Perform general laboratory technician duties.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsibilities associated with this role include, but are not limited to the following:
Collecting samples from the required departments at the required frequency
Understanding and following Standard Operating Procedures
Testing samples as per the appropriate testing schedule in particular butter, milk and powder samples as required.
Communicating key testing and out of specification information in a time appropriate manner to the relevant stakeholders
Managing any out of specification results against customer requirements
Sending and recording details of customer samples
Entering results in a timely manner to the relevant system, LIMS, MOVEX etc.
Trending Data and lab results.
Organising/liaising with external testing providers as required within the designated timeframes
Managing lab powder samples and their storage
Managing and maintaining sufficient stocks of required chemicals
Providing cover to other areas of the Laboratory as required
5s - Management of laboratory
Any other duties as directed by your manager
QUALIFICATION
Minimum Diploma in Food Chemistry / Bioscience/ Laboratory Science or equivalent.
Experience in a testing laboratory, ideally in a Dairy Environment.
KEY COMPETENCIES
Proven ability in communication
A high level of flexibility, motivation and the ability to work on their own initiative.
Strong analytical ability and attention to detail
Team-worker with strong interpersonal, communication skills and continuous improvement mind-set
Food handling and Good Laboratory Practice knowledge
Computer literacy is essential.
A high level of English verbal and written fluency is required.
Note: As with all positions, due to the nature of our business, key responsibilities will evolve and change over time.
