Laboratory Technician

Lakeland Dairies; Artigarvan; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dairy processor is seeking a Lab Technician for its Artigarvan site. You'll handle product sampling and testing to ensure quality compliance in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications and experience in food manufacturing, with strong attention to detail and IT skills.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in food manufacturing/testing is advantageous.
• Ability to work independently and manage own workload.
• Capable of writing reports and presenting information.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for sampling and testing products at various production stages.
• Ensure all products meet quality standards.
• Liaise with production departments regarding out-of-spec results.

Skills

Attention to detail

Sound IT skills

Education

3rd level qualification in a relevant discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Lab Technician

Artigarvan, County Tyrone

Lakeland Dairies Co-operative Society Limited (The Group) is the second largest dairy processor on the island of Ireland. The business is complex and ambitious with a milk supply pool of 2 billion litres of milk, drawn from over 3,200 family farms across 16 counties.

With the most modern dairy manufacturing facilities in 8 locations on a cross-border basis, the Group supplies to a broad customer base including some of the world’s foremost ‘blue chip’ companies across the dairy food ingredients, foodservice and consumer food channels on a domestic Ireland, UK, European and global basis. Internationally we export some 240 different products to over 100 countries worldwide.

The Group’s Agribusiness Division (Lakeland Agri) operates a state-of-the-art Animal Feed Manufacturing Facility and is a leading and innovative provider of the highest quality feeds and agricultural inputs to dairy, beef, and sheep farmers across the north and south of Ireland.

Applications are invited for the above position that will be based at our Artigarvan Site in County Tyrone.

The Role

Our Lab Technicians are responsible for the sampling, testing and recording of products at various stages of our production process, ensuring all products meet legal, company and customer quality standards.

Daily responsibilities will include (Not limited to):

• Testing and release of raw materials prior to production.
• Ensuring quality control of production process i.e. finished product testing.
• Carrying out sample testing including fat, protein, moisture, lactose, titratable acidity, freezing point, antibiotics, total solids, pH, etc.
• Completing daily equipment set-up and calibration.
• Carrying out testing of dairy products e.g. milk, cream, buttermilk, skim concentrate etc.
• Preparing chemical solutions and buffers.
• Collection of all necessary samples
• Liaising with production departments regarding out-of-spec results to ensure any required action is taken in a timely manner.
• Environmental Swabbing.

The Person

Our team are seeking an individual that possesses a 3rd level qualification from within a relevant discipline and who has the ability to work on their own initiative while independently managing their own workload.

In addition, the successful applicant will have excellent attention to detail, sound IT skills including Microsoft Office packages and have the ability to write reports & present information.

Relevant experience from within a similar food manufacturing environment and/or testing of product would be advantageous.

If you have the necessary skills and attributes to meet this exciting opportunity in a dynamic, high volume and fast-moving business, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Application Process: To apply or for further information, please send a copy of your CV by email to Glen Young ([e-mail].) Closing date is midday on Monday 23rd June.

Lakeland Dairies Ltd is committed to having an inclusive workplace where every employee feels they belong. If you require accommodations to be made during the recruitment process or have questions relating to accessibility, please contact us at [e-mail].