Quality Control Technician

Collins McNicholas Recruitment & HR Services Group; Athy; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days annual leave

Job summary

Athy, Co. Kildare-based food manufacturing site is recruiting an experienced QC Technician to join the quality team.

The role supports laboratory testing, raw material approvals, product quality checks and ongoing manufacturing trials. Key responsibilities include routine QC testing (Brix, pH, turbidity), testing incoming materials and finished products against specifications, maintaining records, and supporting HACCP, GMP and GLP compliance while calibrating equipment and managing samples and

Qualifications

• 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.
• Must be within a realistic commuting distance of Athy (approximately 40 minutes max).
• 23 days annual leave.

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

Wet chemistry

Documentation

Communication

Computer skills

Laboratory safety

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

We are currently recruiting for an experienced QC Technicians on behalf of a well-established food manufacturing company based in Athy, Co. Kildare.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing manufacturing site specialising in juice powders, flavourings, and ingredient solutions supplied to major food and beverage companies.

The successful candidates will join the Quality team supporting laboratory testing, raw material approvals, product quality checks, and ongoing manufacturing trials.

Key responsibilities include:

• 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

Requirements:

• 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
• Must be within a realistic commuting distance of Athy (approximately 40 minutes max)

• 23 days annual leave