Laboratory Technician — Quality & Sensory Testing (Spirits)

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 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.