Quality Analyst

Requisition ID 65309Position Type FT PermanentWorkplace Arrangement #LI-OnsiteAbout Kerry Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.About the role The Kerry Menstrie Site, part of the Kerry Group, is looking to recruit a Quality Control Technicianwithin the Quality Team who will be responsible for testing end products and in process as part of the analytical department shift team.Kerry is a leader in the Global Food Industry and is headquartered in Ireland with more than 20,000 employees operating from over 200 locations worldwide. The Menstrie site is one of the worlds leading producers of fermented flavours & ingredients. These are used by major food and drink companies worldwide. The processes use leading edge science and technology to create sophisticated natural products to satisfy the needs of these global customers.The Quality Team ensures that all products consistently satisfy customer needs and meet or exceed all statutory and regulatory requirements for quality and food safety. In addition, the group drives continuous improvement in factory processes and standards. The laboratory team are responsible for the timely and accurate testing of all process, raw materials, intermediates and finished products.The Quality Control Technician responds to the Laboratory Team Leader.Key responsibilities Working in a team structure within a rotating pattern (including weekends)Accurate and timely execution of analytical testing to defined methods (raw material, in process and end product)Effective communication of results to production and quality personnelAccurate and timely reporting of results in the appropriate electronic systemOrganoleptic assessment of end productsLaboratory equipment calibration as per scheduleHygiene audits as per scheduleQualifications and skills Minimum HND level (in chemistry or related discipline)Minimum 2 years experience in analytical laboratory role with experience in Chromatography (ideally HPLC & GC)Spectrophotometry (UV VIS)Atomic Absorption SpectroscopyWet Chemistry methods including colour change titrations.Maintenance and calibration of all laboratory equipment to ensure effective operation.Proficient in IT systems in particular word/excel/powerpoint.FlexibilityExperience of working in a food testing environmentBeware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent us. A Kerry employee will not solicit candidates through a non-Kerry email address or phone number. In addition, Kerry does not currently utilise video chat rooms (e.g., Google Hangouts) to conduct interviews. Refuse any request that asks you to provide payment to participate in the hiring process (e.g., purchasing a starter kit, investing in training, or something similar). Kerry will not ask you to pay any money at any point in the hiring process with the exception of reimbursable travel expenses. In addition, any payments made by Kerry will be from official firm accounts bearing the Kerry name.Recruiter #LI-RG2Posting Type LITPBN1_UKTJ