Laboratory Technician

4 days ago


United Kingdom Dairygold Finance Ltd Full time £34,242
About Dairygold Dairygold is Ireland's largest farmer-owned co-operative.

We are seeking a highly skilled Laboratory Technician to join our team in the Milk Testing Laboratory in Mallow. As a Laboratory Technician, you will be responsible for testing samples accurately and in a timely manner, and reporting results using our IT systems.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Carry out chemical and microbiological testing
  • Perform tests as directed by the core milk schedule
  • Contribute to the effectiveness and improvement of the quality management system
  • Comply with the requirements of the ISO 17025 standard as defined by procedures
  • Complete all day-to-day activities as allocated by the laboratory manager/supervisor
  • Maintain test equipment to ensure its continuing fitness for purpose
  • Calibrate laboratory equipment and involve in the set-up, validation and running of new laboratory equipment, including new techniques
  • Provide internal and external customers with a first-class level of service
  • Provide training to other laboratory personnel when and if required
  • Maintain the currency of all test logs
  • Receive check samples (non-payment) into the laboratory
  • Use of all software systems including Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Utilise IT technology and Dairygold systems to record results
  • Actively participate in continuous improvement activities including but not limited to 5S implementation, auditing, work groups, PSE
  • Carry out internal audits of laboratory systems
  • Where applicable maintain Quality control charts to verify accuracy of testing/instrumentation
  • Maintain housekeeping levels within the laboratory
  • Adhere to the Health & Safety requirements of the Society
Requirements:
  • Recognised Science qualification
  • Experience in Food/Drinks/Pharmaceutical or Environmental Laboratory is desired
  • Experienced in Chemical and Microbiological analysis is desired but not essential
  • Computer literate with knowledge of Excel, Word or other MS packages
  • Experience in working as part of a team
  • A positive, can-do, resilient and flexible attitude
  • Understanding of Customer service
What Dairygold will offer you:
  • Be a part of Our Strategy Our Future 2030 which through significant investment in the appropriate infrastructure across the business has and continues to facilitate our growth ambitions
  • We offer our people an exciting and challenging career, with a supportive community of colleagues, and constant training and up-skilling opportunities
  • You will be working on exciting projects with exceptionally talented colleagues and teams
  • We offer competitive wage opportunities alongside our annual bonus scheme
  • We have a competitive company pension scheme
  • We offer contributions towards healthcare
  • Company sick pay scheme
  • We offer an Employee Assistance Program should any employee ever need support
  • Employee wellbeing initiatives are extremely important aspect for our co-operative's success
  • By supporting and inspiring our workers, we empower them to explore and discover their true potential
  • We recognise the need for a favourable work life balance and offer hybrid working arrangements
  • Paid family leave
  • We pride ourselves on our culture and values
  • We work hard but we like to have some fun along the way too driven by our Sports and Social club
  • At Dairygold we are always focused on continuous improvement and innovation
  • All our colleagues are empowered to share new ideas
  • Zero Harm employee Safety initiatives
  • Employee Service Awards
  • Dairygold is committed to a work environment that promotes diversity, equity and inclusion and creates an open culture where everyone feels valued and can be themselves
  • Dairygold believes that embracing diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace benefits the organisation
  • Every employee brings their own experiences, background, work styles, capabilities and personal characteristics to work and Dairygold aims to create an environment that encourages a culture of Bring your whole self to work
  • Dairygold is an inclusive employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for potential and existing employees with a disability


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