QC Technician - Food Quality Lab & Compliance

Collins McNicholas Recruitment; Kildare; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

23 days annual leave

Healthcare

Pension

Job summary

Collins McNicholas Recruitment is recruiting for an experienced QC Technician for a well-established food manufacturing company in Athy, Co. Kildare.

The successful candidate will join the Quality team supporting laboratory testing, raw material approvals, product quality checks, and ongoing manufacturing trials. The role includes routine QC testing, testing materials against specifications, maintaining records, and supporting HACCP, GMP and GLP.

Qualifications

• Degree qualification in Food Science, Chemistry, Quality, or related discipline is essential.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in wet chemistry/bench testing within food, beverage, manufacturing, or laboratory environments.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation skills.
• Positive attitude with a willingness to learn and develop.
• Strong communication and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Performing routine QC laboratory testing including Brix, pH, turbidity, and related wet chemistry analysis
• Testing incoming raw materials and finished products against specifications
• Maintaining accurate laboratory records and documentation
• Supporting HACCP, GMP, and GLP compliance activities
• Calibration and maintenance of laboratory equipment
• Managing retained samples, COAs, and laboratory inventory
• Assisting with continuous improvement activities within the QC function

Skills

Attention to detail

Documentation skills

Communication and computer skills

Education

Degree qualification in Food Science, Chemistry, Quality, or related discipline

Job description

Collins McNicholas Recruitment is recruiting for an experienced QC Technician for a well-established food manufacturing company in Athy, Co. Kildare.

The successful candidate will join the Quality team supporting laboratory testing, raw material approvals, product quality checks, and ongoing manufacturing trials. The role includes routine QC testing, testing materials against specifications, maintaining records, and supporting HACCP, GMP and GLP.