Company description: Tirln is a world-class food and nutrition co-operative, with a diverse portfolio of quality ingredients, leading consumer and agri brands.
The farmer-owned co-operative has a first-class track record of success in the global market.
Rooted in a rich heritage of family farming and embedded in its communities, Tirln has evolved to bring the passion of its farmers and their high-quality milk and grains to the international marketplace.
Using modern-day technology and applying the best processes to its milk pool of three billion litres and its premium grains portfolio, Tirln now exports to more than 80 countries.
Its award-winning brands are household names in Ireland, and include Irelands number one consumer dairy brand, Avonmore.
The organisation draws on a wealth of experience to deliver exceptional products and tailored nutritional solutions including Kilmeaden, Wexford, Truly Grass Fed, Solmiko, CheddMax and GAIN Animal Nutrition.
Tirln has a strong market presence in the UK, France, Germany, UAE, the US, North Africa, Japan and China.
A talented team of over 2,100 people manage Tirlns network of 11 production facilities, with annual revenues of over €3 billion.
Tirln is committed to sustainability through its comprehensive Living Proof programme and has signed up to the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
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Laboratory Technician (12 Month FTC) Dungarvan, Co Waterford Tirln Tirln, is a world-class food and nutrition co-operative, with a diverse portfolio of quality ingredients, leading consumer and agri brands.
Tirln owns leading brands such as Avonmore, Kilmeaden Cheese, Millac, Solmiko, Truly Grass Fed, Premier Milk, Wexford, and GAIN Animal Nutrition.
A talented team across Ireland, the US, MEA and China, delivers annual revenues of over €3 billion.
Our purpose is to nourish the world, while safeguarding our environment for future generations.
Role Profile As a Lab technician, you will be working with a dedicated team of technicians, laboratory manager and team members to carry out a range of Chemistry and Microbiology analyses relevant to milk quality control and quality assurance.
Our laboratory is fully accredited to CLAS.
We are committed to ensuring you are fully onboarded in our in-house training, the quality assurance system, accreditation process and internal audits.
Key Responsibilities Raw Milk analysis including a range of: Chemistry methods including FTIR, Gerber, Kjeldahl; LCMS/MS; Antibiotic/ Inhibitor analysis; Microbiological methods including Testing ofprivate well water, SPC, culture methods; Rapid Microbiology Tests: Bactoscan, Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assays (ELISA), PCR, Completion of all documentation and maintenance of records; Implementation and participation in internal and external proficiency tests; Equipment cleaning, maintenance and calibration; Day to day maintenance of laboratory hygiene standards; Timely escalation of non-conformances or potential non-conformances including participation in laboratory investigations and continuous improvement initiatives.
Key Requirements A qualification in Microbiology, Food Science, Chemistry or equivalent quality-related course; Knowledge of and track record in the Agri/Dairy sector is preferable but not essential; A good communicator and ability to work as part of a team; Excellent IT skills; An ability to interpret test data and problem-solving skills; Flexible and dynamic with good organisational ability; Willingness to do further relevant training and improvement.
We offer Onsite parking; Collaborative work culture; Career progression opportunities.
About us Through our expertise in research and development, customer insights, food safetyand state-of-the-art manufacturing we bring innovative food and nutrition solutions to a global market.
Our new and vibrant headquarters in Kilkenny City operates as a collaboration hub where multi-functional teams come together in a hybrid work environment.
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion We believe in the value of difference.
We know that different perspectives, life experience and backgrounds can drive innovation and deliver growth.
We welcome people from all walks of life without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, or disability status.
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