Laboratory Technician

About the role

Do you want to develop your QA / QC career in modern, fast-paced laboratory accredited by CLAS? Kerry Group, an international leader in 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 and 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 variety of dairy products, like cheeses, butters, and whey.

Due to location of the Kerry Newmarket site, you will need to be able to drive, as there is a limited public transport in the area.

What will you be doing?

The responsibilities of Laboratory Technician include:

• Microbiological and chemical analysis of products using variety of machines as Quant NIR, Delta Lactoscope, Fluorophos and more.
• Routine laboratory checks e.g. balances, incubators and fridges.
• Environmental swabbing of factory areas.
• Staff swabbing.
• Record keeping on LIMS system.
• Communicating test results to relevant teams.

You also will 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.
• Be able to work with minimal supervision after training.
• Be able and willing to do shift work.
• Eager to learn.
• Own transport is essential as accommodation is limited.

Why join us?

• Career development opportunities.
• Employee benefit platform with discounts and offers for retailers online and offline, travelling, utilities and more.
• Matched pension scheme up to 10%.
• Employee Assistance Program, supporting your emotional, physical, nutritional and financial wellbeing.
• Inspiring People - Kerry's Global Recognition Program.
• MyCommunity, have one day per year to volunteer for a worthwhile cause.
• Friendly team focused on continuous improvements and safety.
• Site events, like mental health day, world food safety day and many more

About Kerry

Kerry Dairy Ireland is one of the world’s leading dairy businesses with a revenue 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 the highest quality, sustainably produced 1.2bn litres of milk for our dairy, nutritional ingredients, and consumer foods business.