Lab Assistant

Lakeland Dairies Co-operative Society Limited (The Group) is the second largest dairy processor on the island of Ireland. The business is complex and ambitious with a milk supply pool of 2 billion litres of milk, drawn from over 3,200 family farms across 16 counties, and annual revenues of almost €2 billion in 2022. With the most modern dairy manufacturing facilities in 8 locations on a cross-border basis, the Group supplies to a broad customer base including some of the world's foremost blue chip companies across the dairy food ingredients, foodservice and consumer food channels on a domestic Ireland, UK, European and global basis. Internationally we export some 240 different products to over 100 countries worldwide.

The Group's Agribusiness Division (Lakeland Agri) operates a state-of-the-art Animal Feed Manufacturing Facility and is a leading and innovative provider of the highest quality feeds and agricultural inputs to dairy, beef, and sheep farmers across the north and south of Ireland.

Applicants are invited for the position to work as part of our Ballyrashane Laboratory team:

The Role

Our Lab Assistant are responsible for the sampling, testing and recording of dairy products at various stages of the production process to ensure all products meet legal, company and customer quality standards. They carry out quality control sampling and testing of products across all labs on site at all stages of the process and record test results while assisting with troubleshooting as required. In addition, the successful applicant will complete and record quality checks to ensure the food safety, quality and legality of packaging used in products while ensuring Health & Safety standards are maintained at all times.

Additional key responsibilities will include (Not limited to):

• Testing and releasing raw materials prior to production
• Ensuring quality control of production process i.e. finished product testing.
• Carrying out sample testing including butterfat, titratable acidity, freezing point, antibiotics, total solids, pH, salt, moisture etc.
• Completing daily equipment set-up and calibration.
• Carrying out chemical and micro testing of dairy products e.g. milk, cheese, cultured buttermilk, cream and butter.

The Person

Our team are seeking an individual that possesses a 3rd level qualification from within a relevant discipline and who has the ability to work on their own initiative while independently managing their own workload. In addition, the successful applicant will have excellent attention to detail, sound IT skills including Microsoft Office packages and have the ability to write reports & present information. Relevant experience from within a similar food manufacturing environment and/or testing of product would be advantageous.

If you have the necessary skills and attributes to meet this exciting opportunity in a dynamic, high volume and fast-moving business, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Application Process: To apply or for further information, please submit a copy of your CV by midday on Tuesday 22nd July. Lakeland Dairies Ltd is committed to having an inclusive workplace where every employee feels they belong. If you require accommodations to be made during the recruitment process or have questions relating to accessibility, please contact us directly.