One of the world's most well-known and successful brands, this industry leading supplier of Irish food & beverage products now has requirements for a QC Microbiologist to join their team in Cork.

The Position:

Reporting to the Central Laboratory Manager, key areas of responsibility will include but not be limited to:

• Conduct analysis of alcoholic beverages and associated samples in accordance with GLP.
• Log-in daily samples and enter results into LIMS.
• Preparation of samples for presentation to Central Laboratory's sensory panel.
• Perform packaging audits of primary and secondary packaging of samples.
• Record non-conformances in relation to outside-of-specification events.
• Prepare microbiological media and conduct microbiological analysis of raw materials, in-process samples, finished product and process water from IDL and Co-Packer sites.
• Assist with and participate in troubleshooting quality/production issues in Co-Packer sites.
• Writing and reviewing of laboratory SOPs, laboratory reports and trending of data.
• Training of work placement students in relevant tasks.
• Ensuring that laboratory instrumentation is calibrated as per the calibration schedule.
• Ensuring a high level of laboratory housekeeping is maintained.
• Assist in the compilation of Monthly Quality KPIs.
• Purchasing of laboratory consumables within budget.
• Provide support and cover to the Product Quality Laboratory as required

The Person

Key experience and competencies include:

• 3 years' experience in a laboratory/production/quality control environment.
• BSc. (Honours) in Microbiology, Food Science or related discipline.
• Self-starter with good time management and an ability to prioritise daily schedules.
• An effective team player.

An excellent package is on offer with this role.

Contact Paul Wheatley in HRM to discover more about this opportunity on +353214511190 for a confidential discussion.