Laboratory Technician
Aurivo Dairy Ingredients Ballaghaderreen Roscommon
Full time: Permanent
Aurivo Co-op is a large multi-purpose Co-operative engaged in a wide range of activities including dairy processing, liquid milk distribution, animal feed milling, retail stores, e-commerce, garden centres, livestock marketing and sports nutrition. In Aurivo our values define how we operate, employing over 600 people directly and providing employment for many others in wide range of activities including transport & distribution.
Opportunity
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Laboratory Technician in Aurivo Dairy Ingredients. This position represents an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic candidate to work within one of Irelands leading multi-disciplined Co-operatives. The successful candidate will be as part of a close-knit team reporting to the sites Quality Manager.
Key Responsibilities
Bulk and Retail Butter, Milk Powder and services analysis for compliance with Specification in the Microbiology Laboratory
Assist in chemical testing in Chemical Laboratory as needed
Ensure Regulatory compliance in Microbiology to GMP's regulatory agencies (e.g. Department of Agriculture and BRC.)
Provide expertise to support functions on Microbiology related issues (e.g. regulatory requirements, microbiological impact of product/process changes,)
Co-ordinate testing to ensure a high Quality and Compliance awareness in the Laboratory
Ensure compliance to all Laboratory and relevant plant wide procedures and practices
Maintain Microbiology in a state of audit readiness and represent Microbiology in external audits
Provide timely information to Production and operations
Communicate & report results daily to the Quality Manager
Support a work environment of continuous improvement and teamwork that supports Aurivo Dairy Ingredients Quality policy and Quality system
Must be willing to work flexible hours on occasion
Will be required to work one day of the weekend during the peak production period
The ideal candidate will have:
Qualification in Microbiology or related Food Science discipline.
Minimum of 3 years work experience with a GMP environment preferably within the Food Industry.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with good leadership abilities.
Decision-making ability coupled with the ability to work on one's own initiative, and with the minimum of supervision is required.
Application Process
The company reserves the right to select a shortlist from the applications received.
Please apply with an updated CV. Closing date for applications is 4th October 2024