Quality Control Technician

Life Science Recruitment; Ireland; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Science Recruitment is seeking a Quality Control (QC) Technician for an on-site permanent role in Ireland. The successful candidate will perform in-house QC testing on incoming raw materials, samples, and finished products, ensuring compliance with specifications.

Responsibilities include laboratory operations, routine tests (Brix, pH, turbidity), sample management with CoAs, GMP/GLP compliance, and maintaining equipment. Strong Excel and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology or related field.
• Minimum 2 years of lab or quality control experience.
• Excellent computer proficiency with MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Lab Operations: Perform all day-to-day functions and duties within laboratory operations.
• Testing & Evaluation: Conduct standard routine tests (Brix, pH, turbidity, etc.) on products and evaluate incoming raw material samples for compliance with specifications.
• Sample Management: Select and prepare standard samples for comparison with production outputs; manage the collection, review, and filing of Certificates of Analysis (CoAs).
• Compliance & Documentation: Document critical safety and quality requirements (including HACCP and related food safety programs). Maintain accurate records of all work performed.
• External Coordination: Prepare and organize samples destined for outside laboratory testing as required.
• Inventory & Maintenance: Clean, calibrate, and maintain laboratory instruments regularly. Manage the organization, storage, and disposal of QC retained samples, while ensuring a clean workspace and sufficient inventory of supplies/reagents.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify and report problem areas within the QC function, recommend solutions, and demonstrate skill in implementing procedures for continuous improvement.
• Adherence to Standards: Strictly adhere to all GMPs, GLPs, safety procedures, and testing specifications.

Skills

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Our client are currently recruiting for a Quality Control (QC) Technician to perform in-house QC testing on incoming raw materials, raw samples, and finished products. This is a permanent role with on-site working.

Responsibilities:

• Lab Operations: Perform all day-to-day functions and duties within laboratory operations.
• Testing & Evaluation: Conduct standard routine tests (Brix, pH, turbidity, etc.) on products and evaluate incoming raw material samples for compliance with specifications.
• Sample Management: Select and prepare standard samples for comparison with production outputs; manage the collection, review, and filing of Certificates of Analysis (CoAs).
• Compliance & Documentation: Document critical safety and quality requirements (including HACCP and related food safety programs). Maintain accurate records of all work performed.
• External Coordination: Prepare and organize samples destined for outside laboratory testing as required.
• Inventory & Maintenance: Clean, calibrate, and maintain laboratory instruments regularly. Manage the organization, storage, and disposal of QC retained samples, while ensuring a clean workspace and sufficient inventory of supplies/reagents.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify and report problem areas within the QC function, recommend solutions, and demonstrate skill in implementing procedures for continuous improvement.
• Adherence to Standards: Strictly adhere to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs), safety procedures, and testing specifications.

Requirements:

• Education: Relevant Bachelor’s degree required (e.g., Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, or a related field).
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience in a laboratory or quality control setting.
• Technical Skills: Excellent computer proficiency (Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Core Competencies: Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and negotiation skills.
• Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.