Laboratory Technician - Chemistry

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.