Laboratory Technician

Heineken; Cork; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Heineken Ireland is seeking a Laboratory Technician to ensure the quality, safety and integrity of products through analytical and microbiological testing. You will support sensory analysis, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives while upholding high standards of laboratory accuracy.

The role requires a third level qualification in Food, Science or Brewing, strong data interpretation, and the ability to work independently or within a cross‑functional team.

Qualifications

• Third level qualification in Food, Science or Brewing.
• Experience in a laboratory with analytical and microbiological testing.
• Strong data interpretation and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out analytical and microbiological tests per global standards to ensure product integrity.
• Interpret and report results; develop reports and graphs from the quality information system.
• Calibrate and verify laboratory instruments to ensure accuracy and precision.
• Support sensory analysis and food safety compliance, audits and corrective actions.
• Maintain controlled documents in the document control system and manage quality information systems.
• Participate in continuous improvement (TPM) activities and problem solving.
• Assist in internal and external audits and report deviations.
• Support site safety culture by reporting incidents and near misses.

Skills

Analytical skills

Laboratory techniques

Data interpretation

Communication

Education

BSc in Food Science or Brewing

Tools

Quality information system

Document control system

MS Office

Job description

We invite applications for the position of

Laboratory Technician

We are building a future that embraces innovation, sustainability, and diversity.

We are a business that will bring out the best in you - providing great opportunities for people with ambition and drive.People are at the heart of our company– It is undoubtedly the pride and passion of our colleagues that makes us stand out from the crowd.Our success simply would not be possible without the hard work and dedication of our employees. If you are as excited about our future as we are, then we’d love to hear how you can help us shape it. We are always looking for new talent to help build and grow our company and our brands. Our careers are journeys paved with richness, accomplishments, and a few beers and ciders with friends or strangers along the way. Your journey will be one of close connections and growing friendships as is the beating heart of our company. We collaborate with colleagues in every single other function to do what HEINEKEN does best: brew the highest quality, premium beers, and ciders.

Department: Supply Chain
Location: Cork
Reporting To: Laboratory Manager
Contract: 6 Month Fixed Term
Job Grade: 9

Role Purpose

This role is responsible for ensuring the quality, safety and integrity of HEINEKEN products through analytical and microbiological testing, accurate reporting of results, and maintenance of laboratory systems and equipment. The Lab Technician supports sensory analysis, food safety compliance, audits, continuous improvement initiatives, and corrective actions, while upholding the highest standards of laboratory accuracy, product quality, and workplace safety.

Key Responsibilities

• As a lab technician in our innovative team, you will be responsible for carrying out analysis, both analytical and microbiological, in accordance with the HEINEKEN global standards to ensure the integrity of our products.
• You will interpret and report results and develop reports/graphs from the quality information system when required.
• You will maintain and update controlled documents in the document control system
• You will calibrate and verify lab instruments to guarantee accuracy and precision of analyses
• You will be part of the Sensory analysis of brewery samples and sensory analysis training will be provided.
• You will need to comply with food safety procedures in the production process, be aware of the hazards analysis and process flows for each area and report all food safe issues to the Laboratory Supervisor or any food safety team member.
• You will maintain and report any deviations from the norm to the Laboratory Supervisor and implement corrective actions to ensure the integrity of our laboratory.
• You will participate in continuous improvement (TPM) activities and participate in problem solving.
• you will be required to participate in regular internal and external audits and solve any corrective actions.
• As safety is our number one priority, you will be required to support the site safety culture by reporting all incidents, near misses and accidents.

Education and Experience

• Third level qualification in Food, Science or Brewing discipline and experience of working in a laboratory.
• Microsoft Office knowledge (Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), experience of document control system and quality information system, with a strong emphasis on data interpretation.
• The ability to work independently or collaboratively as part of a cross functional team.
• Be highly customer focussed and possess the necessary communication, interpersonal and organisational skills
• Be innovative, willing, and engaged in ongoing training on new processes & operations.

So join us, and be the spark that fuels our star.
Because at Heineken Ireland, we don’t just make the beer…
We make the star!

“Embracing and celebrating diversity is core to HEINEKEN’s purpose of “brewing the joy of true togetherness to inspire a better world”. We believe that people as diverse as our brews – including and not limited to gender, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religious belief, nationality, social background, disability and thinking style – enrich our lives and strengthen our business. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates as we champion a culture of belonging that provides fair and equal opportunities for all”.