Laboratory Technician

Quintessential Brands Group; Abbeyleix; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Exclusive discounts with retailers

Excellent training and broad hands-on/

Job summary

Quintessential Brands Group is seeking a Laboratory Technician for First Ireland Spirits in Ireland. You will conduct routine testing on ingredients and finished products to ensure quality and consistency, supporting the production team with quality checks and documentation.

You will work in a fast-paced production environment, contributing to continuous improvement projects and maintaining high standards across processes, with training provided and a focus on accuracy and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Food Science or a related field.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Good basic maths and strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and teamwork.
• Organised and able to work to demanding production schedules.

Responsibilities

• Conduct chemical analyses on in-process and finished products.
• Perform organoleptic evaluations and shelf-life testing.
• Test incoming raw materials for quality.
• Maintain and calibrate laboratory instruments.
• Collaborate with production and quality teams to resolve issues.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

General computer systems

Education

Diploma or degree in Food Science or related field

Job description

Quintessential Brands Group, the award-winning company behind iconic Irish Creams such as Feeney's, O'Mara's, and O'Casey's, is proud to uphold a legacy of crafting exceptional liqueurs. We now have an exciting opportunity to join our First Ireland Spirits team.

A Taste For The Job

As our Laboratory Technician at First Ireland Spirits, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring the exceptional quality of our award-winning liqueurs. Working at the heart of production, you'll conduct routine testing and analysis on ingredients and finished products, ensuring every bottle meets the high standards our brands are known for.

From chemical testing to sensory evaluation, you'll help maintain product consistency, support the production team with regular quality checks, and contribute to continuous improvement projects that enhance our processes and safeguard our reputation for excellence.

Your Impact Will Include

• Product Testing – Conduct chemical analyses on in-process and finished products, including tests for alcohol, fat (Gerber), particle size, viscosity, pH, and specific gravity.
• Quality Control – Perform organoleptic evaluations, hot spin and shelf-life testing, and bottle pour assessments.
• Ingredient Verification – Test incoming raw materials to ensure all ingredients meet quality standards before use.
• Equipment Care – Maintain and calibrate laboratory instruments to ensure accuracy, cleanliness, and readiness.
• Collaboration – Partner with production and quality teams to resolve issues and maintain best practices.
• Continuous Improvement – Participate in projects that refine processes and enhance quality systems throughout the production process.

A Flavour Of The Business

At Quintessential Brands Group, we proudly continue a legacy of craftsmanship and innovation dating back to 1761. From our flagship distillery in Warrington to our First Ireland Spirits site, we create award-winning products enjoyed by consumers around the world.

At First Ireland Spirits, we blend traditional techniques with modern expertise to produce some of the finest Irish cream liqueurs and spirits on the market. Joining our team means becoming part of a close-knit, passionate group of people who take pride in every bottle we make.

The Perfect Serve - A Bit About You

You're organised, analytical, and meticulous, someone who takes pride in getting the details right. You thrive in a fast-paced production environment and enjoy working collaboratively to maintain the highest levels of quality and consistency. You will be joining a supportive environment, which could be ideal for a graduate looking to gain experience.

You will bring:

• A diploma or degree in Food Science or a related field.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and general computer systems.
• Good basic maths skills - we'll be teaching you how to do lots of calculations
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisation, with the ability to work to demanding production schedules.
• A proactive, can-do attitude and the confidence to make sound decisions or escape when necessary.

The Garnish - The Benefits

• Pension scheme to help you plan for the future.
• Exclusive discounts with high street and online retailers.
• The chance to be part of a small, passionate team at First Ireland Spirits, where you will receive excellent training, gain broad experience and enjoy work that genuinely makes a difference.