Beer Lab QA Technician – GMP & Compliance Focus

Diageo; Ireland; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Diageo (Littleconnell Brewery) is seeking a Lab Quality Assurance Technician on a full-time 18-month contract. You will perform routine chemical and microbiological analyses, maintain GMP/LAB SOPs, and support compliance with FSSC 22000, ISO 45001 and FEMAS.

You’ll use LIMS, manage stock, and contribute to flavor and quality control for beer production. Ideal candidates hold a relevant science degree, have at least two years in a lab environment, and are detail-focused team players who can work

Qualifications

• Relevant science degree or equivalent.
• Experience working in laboratory setting.
• Bachelor/Masters of Science (analytical or microbiology preferred).
• 2 years experience working in laboratory environment (regulatory sector preferred).
• Core competency in chromatography (GC/HPLC), chemical analysis, microbiological analysis and brewing quality control.
• Experience in production/manufacturing environment, preferably food, beverage or pharmaceuticals.
• Understanding of GMP and GLP fundamentals.
• Experience using LIMS system, e.g. Harford.
• Demonstrates initiative, attention to detail, and ability to work both independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Undertake routine daily physical-chemical analysis of in-process beer and water samples.
• Carry out microbiological analytical techniques including yeast propagation and growth promotion testing.
• Use aseptic sampling, plating, staining and microscopy; operate LIMS.
• Carry out routine tasting analyses for product release.
• Collect, analyse and enter samples onto systems in a timely manner.
• Maintain and calibrate laboratory instruments; support QA training.
• Develop and update quality SOPs; manage laboratory stock control.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and escalate to management as needed.
• Interact with production to highlight quality issues and interpret results.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Science (analytical or microbiology preferred)

Tools

LIMS (Harford)

Job description

Diageo (Littleconnell Brewery) is seeking a Lab Quality Assurance Technician on a full-time 18-month contract. You will perform routine chemical and microbiological analyses, maintain GMP/LAB SOPs, and support compliance with FSSC 22000, ISO 45001 and FEMAS.

You’ll use LIMS, manage stock, and contribute to flavor and quality control for beer production. Ideal candidates hold a relevant science degree, have at least two years in a lab environment, and are detail-focused team players who can work