R&D Laboratory Technician - Kilcullen, Co.Kildare

Kilsaran; Naas; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive renumeration package

Further education opportunities

Excellent career advancement options

Job summary

Kilsaran is seeking a proactive R&D assistant in its Naas plant to support raw materials handling, testing and documentation in the laboratory. The role focuses on supporting project trials and ensuring accurate record-keeping of all R&D activities.

The successful candidate will work under the R&D Manager, have opportunities for further education, and contribute to continuous product development in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• A third level qualification in materials science or a related discipline is an advantage however this is not essential.
• Experience in a similar role is an advantage, but full training will be provided for the successful candidate.

Responsibilities

• Attainment and management of raw materials in the R&D laboratory.
• Assisting the R&D Manager with project trials.
• Preparation and testing of raw materials and R&D products.
• Documenting of all R&D work and maintaining detailed files in relation to same.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

IT skills

Team player

Education

Third level qualification in materials science

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities

• Attainment and management of raw materials in the R&D laboratory.


• Assisting the R&D Manager with project trials.


• Preparation and testing of raw materials and R&D products.


• Documenting of all R&D work and maintaining detailed files in relation to same.

Qualifications & Experience

• A third level qualification in materials science or a related discipline is an advantage however this is not essential.


• Experience in a similar role is an advantage, but full training will be provided for the successful candidate.

Skills And Abilities

• Excellent attention to detail.


• Effective written and verbal communication skills.


• Proven I.T. skills including strong knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel etc.


• Can work on your own initiative, but also willing and able to work as part of a team.

Flexibility To Perform Other Duties If And When Required.

• Capable of working in a fast paced building materials manufacturing environment.


• Manual Handling training an advantage.

Package

• Competitive renumeration package


• Further education opportunities


• Excellent career advancement opportunities