Trainee Laboratory Technician - Coleraine - Lakeland Dairies
Lakeland Dairies is a farmer-owned dairy processing co-operative with a heritage of excellence spanning over 100 years.
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 this position we encourage you to apply online, email [email protected] or call Sean on 028 7032 6600 to find out about this and other suitable positions.
Riada Resourcing is an equal opportunities employer.