Dairy Lab Technician: Microbiology & QA (Fixed Term)

Tirlán; Dungarvan; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite parking

Collaborative work culture

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Tirlán in Dungarvan, Co Waterford, is seeking a Laboratory Technician for a fixed-term contract to join a CLAS-accredited lab focused on milk quality control and QA analyses. You will work with a team of technicians and the laboratory manager to perform microbiology and chemistry tests.

The role offers onsite parking, a collaborative work culture and opportunities for career progression within a world-class dairy co-operative. Training will support integration into QA systems and audits.

Qualifications

• Qualification in Microbiology, Food Science, Chemistry or equivalent quality-related course.
• Knowledge of and track record in the Agri/Dairy sector is preferable but not essential.
• A good communicator and ability to work as part of a team.
• Excellent IT skills.
• An ability to interpret test data and problem-solving skills.
• Flexible and dynamic with good organisational ability.
• Willingness to do further relevant training and improvement.

Responsibilities

• Perform raw milk analysis using a range of microbiological methods.
• Run rapid microbiology tests (Bactoscan, ELISA, PCR).
• Carry out chemistry methods (FTIR, Gerber, Kjeldahl, LCMS/MS).
• Conduct antibiotic/inhibitor analysis.
• Complete documentation and maintain records.
• Implement and participate in internal/external proficiency tests.
• Clean, maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment; uphold hygiene standards.
• Escalate non-conformances and participate in investigations and continuous improvement.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

IT skills

Data interpretation

Problem solving

Adaptability

Training willingness

Laboratory skills

Education

Microbiology/ Food Science/Chemistry qualification

Tools

FTIR

Gerber

Kjeldahl

LCMS/MS

ELISA

PCR

SPC

Job description

Tirlán in Dungarvan, Co Waterford, is seeking a Laboratory Technician for a fixed-term contract to join a CLAS-accredited lab focused on milk quality control and QA analyses. You will work with a team of technicians and the laboratory manager to perform microbiology and chemistry tests.

The role offers onsite parking, a collaborative work culture and opportunities for career progression within a world-class dairy co-operative. Training will support integration into QA systems and audits.