Laboratory Technician Food & Dairy Chemistry

at  Eurofins

Company Description
Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company which provides a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries. The Group believes it is the world leader in food, environment and pharmaceutical products testing and in agroscience CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and for supporting clinical studies. In addition, Eurofins is one of the key emerging players in specialty clinical diagnostic testing in Europe and the USA.
In 2022 Eurofins generated frevenues of €6.7 billion and has been among the best preforming stocks in Europe over 20years
Our Chemisty Labororaty in Cork is a dynamic and fast-growing analytical services company supplying clients in both the public and private sector. As we grow we have exciting opportunities for talented, enthusiastic people who are keen to be rewarded for their hard work and dedication.
We are currently sourcing a Laboratory Technician Food & Dairy Chemistry, why not consider joining our Food and Dairy Chemistry team in Cork.
Job Description
The purpose of this role is to perform various analytical tests on dairy, food, feed and agricultural samples using a variety of test methods and techniques in a busy INAB accredited food and dairy chemistry contract laboratory. Assist with sample handling, preparation and data entry and approval using LIMS. Ensure requirements of quality system, ISO 17025 and INAB are adhered to in all activities. This position will be filled within a two week period.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

• Highly motivated, professional and enthusiastic individual who can work well within a busy multi-disciplinary technical environment as well as under their own initiative
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, organise and co-ordinate both your own workload
• Ability to understand customers’ requirements and to be able to devise and articulate the most appropriate solutions.
• Skills to influence others to achieve common goals for the benefit of our customers
• Confident approach with strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to form strong working relationships with colleagues, partner laboratories and customers

Qualifications

• Degree level qualification in Food Science, Analytical Chemistry or other relevant subject
• Record of ongoing professional development
• Previous experience working within an accredited contract testing laboratory or food industry laboratory environment are preferred but full training will be provided
• Thorough understanding of relevant quality system and accreditation requirements
• Good keyboards skills and experience of LIMS Systems, MS Office packages in particular Excel.
• Good standard of written and spoken English and numeracy skills

• Undertaking day to day effective, accurate and efficient processing of workload in the food chemistry laboratory and to perform tasks assigned by the Laboratory Manager.
• Adhering to regulations and laboratory policies regarding health and safety and to maintain a clean and hygienic working environment.
• Handling and testing samples for various dairy and nutritional tests according to documented procedures, including attention to sample preparation, temperature control, storage, and prevention of cross-contamination.
• Maintaining accurate and systematic records of testing
• To have a sounds knowledge of relevant documents within the Quality system including SOPs, Quality Manual, and relevant methods applicable to the post
• Reporting any faults to the Laboratory Manager
• Participate in the training programme, undergoing further training as required and participating in schemes to ensure on-going competence.
• Additional duties as required by the Senior Staff so to fulfil the requirements and demands of the laboratory.
• Complying with all aspects of Eurofins H&S policy
• Always uphold and maintain confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Degree level qualification in Food Science, Analytical Chemistry or other relevant subject
• Record of ongoing professional development
• Previous experience working within an accredited contract testing laboratory or food industry laboratory environment are preferred but full training will be provided
• Thorough understanding of relevant quality system and accreditation requirements
• Good keyboards skills and experience of LIMS Systems, MS Office packages in particular Excel.
• Good standard of written and spoken English and numeracy skills.

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