Laboratory Technician
Permanent Role – Cavan, commutable from Louth and Meath.
CPL Recruitment invites applications for a Laboratory Technician to join our team at this highly successful SME based in Cavan.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a positive approach and work ethic to start their career in industry.
The successful candidate will contribute to the overall quality of product on site by performing routine QC testing and ensuring compliance with defined procedures.
Responsibilities include:
* Performing routine QC testing of finished products according to existing laboratory procedures.
* Reporting all QC results in a timely fashion to the HSQE Manager.
* Maintaining an inventory of all batches tested in accordance with ISO standards.
* Participating in setting up new incoming raw materials control system and implementing same once it is set up.
* Assisting R&D department in modification of existing products, sourcing of new raw materials, and development of new products.
* Assisting in maintaining and tracking chemical data sheets, safety data sheets, certs of analysis of all incoming laboratory raw materials.
* Keeping laboratory and laboratory equipment clean and tidy.
* FOLLOWING ALL relevant Health & Safety regulations.
* Undertaking in-house and external training where required by the company.
Requirements:
* Experience in QC and/or materials testing would be beneficial.
* Level 5 in laboratory studies as a minimum.
* Knowledge of ISO and other certification systems would be advantageous.
* Good knowledge of basic Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.).
Personal Skills:
* A high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
* Strong verbal and written communication skills.
* A willingness to problem solve.
* Fast and accurate data entry skills.
* The ability to work as part of a team.
* A self-starter who shows initiative.
The ideal candidate must have the right to work in Ireland for this role, visa support is not available on this occasion. A car would be beneficial to travel to the site.