Laboratory Technician: QC Chemistry & Data Analysis

Pernod Ricard Winemakers (now Vinarchy); Cork; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit share

Product allowance

People development programs

Family leave

Parental support

Wellbeing program THRIVE

Charity days

Job summary

Irish Distillers, a Pernod Ricard company, is seeking a Laboratory Technician to support the Central Laboratory team in Midleton, Co. Cork.

The role covers routine testing, equipment calibration, sample prep, inventory control, and data recording to uphold product quality and safety standards. The successful candidate will have a chemistry-related degree, lab experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work both independently and within a team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Food Science, or related discipline.
• Laboratory experience from industry, internships, placements, or academic projects.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records.
• Good planning, organisational, and time management skills.
• Strong numerical and IT skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to follow laboratory procedures, quality standards, and health and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform calibrations and routine checks of laboratory equipment.
• Conduct wet chemistry analysis on product and quality control samples.
• Carry out analytical testing to support quality control and co-packer requirements.
• Support the maintenance of chemical inventories, laboratory consumables, and retained sample stocks.
• Assist with sample preparation and solution preparation for laboratory testing activities.
• Prepare samples for sensory evaluation activities.
• Accurately record laboratory results and maintain laboratory documentation.
• Enter sample information and analytical results into the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
• Maintain laboratory housekeeping standards and support 5S practices.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the laboratory.
• Work in accordance with the Central Laboratory Quality Management System and ISO quality standards.
• Ensure compliance with all site health, safety, and environmental requirements.

Skills

Chemistry degree

Lab experience

Attention to detail

Planning

Numerical skills

IT skills

Communication

Teamwork

Procedures compliance

Education

Bachelor's in Chemistry/Analytical Chemistry

Tools

LIMS

Job description

Irish Distillers, a Pernod Ricard company, is seeking a Laboratory Technician to support the Central Laboratory team in Midleton, Co. Cork.

The role covers routine testing, equipment calibration, sample prep, inventory control, and data recording to uphold product quality and safety standards. The successful candidate will have a chemistry-related degree, lab experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work both independently and within a team.