Trainee Lab Technician

Contact Sean McDaid | | Trainee Laboratory Technician - Strabane- Full Time Do you want to gain experience in a Lab environment ? Are you looking for an immediate, full time role? This position is ideal for anyone looking to build upon their current lab skills, retrain in a different industry or change careers.

• Full time hours (will include weekend working and depending upon area may also include 24/7 shift work)
• Immediate start
• Long established manufacturer

As an integral part of the Laboratory Team, you will work to ensure timely testing of raw materials and finished products at all stages throughout the production process. Duties will include:

• Conducting Internal quality assurance testing including (microbiological, chemical and organoleptic)
• Record and maintain test results
• Collection, preparation and/or testing of samples across the production process
• Cleaning & Maintaining laboratory and testing equipment
• Report any out-of-spec results and take appropriate action (in consultation with supervisors/managers where required)
• Applicants should be aware this role involves assessing organoleptic qualities (smell and taste test), carrying out chemical, physical and microbiological testing of raw materials, intermediates and finished dairy products. This is an essential part of the role.

Criteria:

• Previous experience in a similar role desirable but not essential as full training given
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal
• Good IT skills

If you are interested in a position but feel you may not meet all the listed qualifications, we still encourage you to apply online, email or call Sean on to find out about other more suitable positions.

Riada are an equal opportunities employer.