QC Lab Analyst
My client is an international dairy, flavours and nutritional ingredients company headquartered in Co. Cork. The group operates across 12 global locations with over 1000 employees.
Location: Full Time onsite - County Cork
Duration: 2 year Fixed Term Contract
Hours: 40-48 hours including working a weekend roster
Key Responsibilities
* Chemical analysis of raw materials, environment, water, in-process, and final product samples in assigned areas. This may include Antibiotic testing for milk suppliers and milk intake, compiling results and reporting / issuing results to milk suppliers, various microbiological tasks that may be assigned (plating / assays), and scheduling unplanned work (individual supplier samples).
* Report daily analysis results and investigate deviations or out of specification results, ensuring correct analysis interpretation, and reporting for further assessment by Manager if required.
* Compile results, trends, and investigations and report to management personnel on a periodic basis.
* Take ownership for asset care and maintenance of laboratory equipment - operation, service, & calibration of instrumentation in the laboratory and at-line, including external / third party certification. This may include daily operation, calibration, and maintenance of the laboratory equipment for the purpose of analysing supplier milk samples and milk intake samples.
* Participate in internal and external proficiency schemes. Maintain records for regulatory requirements.
* Participate in and maintain laboratory accreditation relevant to assigned duties.
* Demonstrate basic housekeeping skills, order and maintain stock levels of consumables within the laboratory and store areas.
* Perform non-routine activities and project / development work which may be assigned as required (example: method development, instrumentation setup and validation).
* Support Product Allocation and Release including Sensory / Shelf-life evaluation of final products.
* Continue improving proficiency in analyses and ensuring analyses are conducted on time, and ensure throughput is maintained at maximum in areas of responsibility.
* Participate in 5S-Lean, H&S, and improvement projects.
Key Requirements / Qualifications
* Degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Analytical Science, or related science discipline.
* Flexibility in relation to working hours, shift patterns and weekend / overtime requirements. 40-48 hours per week. 8.30am - 5.00pm Monday to Friday. Scheduled participation in the weekend work rotation.
* 1-2 years’ experience in a similar role within a food manufacturing environment.
* Knowledge or aptitude for calibration & validation is advantageous.
* Motivated, takes the initiative, and willingness to develop new skills.
* Knowledge & experience of aspects of HPLC, GC, FT-NIR and ICP / AAS is desirable.
* Knowledge of Organic Chemistry / Analytical Chemistry is desirable.
* Computer skills are essential.
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