Laboratory Technician
Permanent Role – Cavan, commutable from Louth and Meath.
CPL Recruitment have an exciting opportunity for a Laboratory Technician
to join this highly successful SME based in Cavan. Start your career in industry in this interested industrial role, level 5 in laboratory studies required as a minimum. This is a great opportunity for someone with a positive approach and work ethic start out in industry.
Overall, you will contribute to overall quality of product on site.
You will be responsible for testing raw materials, in-process and manufactured products in accordance with defined procedures and take appropriate actions to control non-conforming material / product.
You will work to identify opportunities for the elimination of waste, increased efficiencies and improvement of quality of the products.
Responsibilities:
1. Perform routine QC testing of the finished products according to the existing laboratory procedures.
2. Reporting of all QC results in a timely fashion to the HSQE Manager.
3. Maintain an inventory of all batches tested in accordance with ISO .
4. Participate in setting up new incoming raw materials control system and implementation of same once it is set up.
5. Assisting R&D department in modification of existing products, sourcing of new raw materials, and the development of new products.
6. Assist in maintaining and tracking chemical data sheets, safety data sheets, certs of analysis of all incoming laboratory raw materials.
7. Keep laboratory and laboratory equipment clean and tidy.
8. Must follow all relevant Health & Safety regulations.
9. Undertake in-house and external training where required by the company.
Qualifications and Experience:
10. Experience in QC and/or materials testing would be preferable.
11. Level 5 in laboratory studies as a minimum.
12. Knowledge of ISO & other certification systems would be of benefit.
13. Good knowledge required of basic Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook etc.)
Personal Skills:
14. A high level of accuracy & attention to detail
15. Strong verbal & written communication skills
16. A willingness to problem solve.
17. Fast & accurate data entry skills
18. The ability to work as part of a team.
19. Be a self-starter who shows initiative.
You 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.
This role is moving fast so if you are looking to start a new role asap, apply now and Aisling will be in touch, reach me at