Requisition ID: 54739
Position Type: FT Seasonal
Workplace Arrangement: #LI-Onsite
About the role
Do you want to develop your QA / QC career in a modern, fast-paced laboratory accredited by CLAS? Kerry Group, an international leader in the food industry, is a place where you can grow!
We have a great opportunity for a Laboratory Technician in our Kerry site in Newmarket, Co. Cork. This is a full-time, seasonal position lasting from February to November. The work schedule consists of four 12-hour shifts per week, with occasional weekend work. We do not expect you to know all equipment and testing methods; training will be provided. The planned start date for this role will be in mid-January/February 2025.
Where will you work?
In Kerry Newmarket, we manufacture a variety of dairy products, like cheeses, butters, and whey. Due to the location of the Kerry Newmarket site, you will need to be able to drive, as there is limited public transport in the area.
What will you be doing?
The responsibilities of the Laboratory Technician include:
* Microbiological and chemical analysis of products using a variety of machines such as Quant NIR, Delta Lactoscope, Fluorophos, and more.
* Routine laboratory checks e.g. balances, incubators, and fridges.
* Environmental swabbing of factory areas.
* Communicating test results to relevant teams.
You will also be trained on the CLAS Accreditation system – Kerry Newmarket Laboratory is CLAS accredited for both Micro and Chemical testing.
What do you need to be successful?
* Science-based degree or equivalent.
* Experience in recordkeeping in LIMS system and conducting swabbing preferable.
* Good communicator and team player.
* Ability to work with minimal supervision after training.
* Willingness to do shift work.
* Eager to learn.
* Own transport is essential as accommodation is limited.
About Kerry
Kerry Dairy Ireland is one of the world’s leading dairy businesses with a revenue of more than €1bn per year. With our strong dairy heritage and deep-rooted connection to our 3,000 milk suppliers, right through to our portfolio of innovative and high-quality brands, our vision for the business is to re-imagine dairy through innovation and sustainability to inspire a better future.
Our dairy business has a diversified portfolio of dairy, nutritional ingredients, and market-leading dairy brands, and its vertically integrated dairy processing ensures we produce the highest quality, sustainably sourced 1.2bn litres of milk for our dairy, nutritional ingredients, and consumer foods business.
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