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Laboratory Analyst – Food Chemistry

Imagine your future with us
At ALS, we encourage you to dream big.
When you join ALS, you join a purpose and values-driven team that empowers you to innovate, create, and thrive.
Our global team turns up each day with passion and commitment to do amazing things, always challenging our thinking to find ways to solve some of the world’s most complex problems for a safer, healthier world.
  
The Role
This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career within a scientific environment and respected organisation with fundamental core values. The Food Chemistry Analyst is responsible for analysing and testing food products to ensure their safety, quality, and compliance with regulatory standards. This role involves using various scientific methods and techniques to examine the chemical composition of food, detect contaminants, and ensure consistency in production.  Full training will be provided to the successful candidate.


Days Per Week: Monday to Friday
Contract: Full Time & Permanent
Location: Clonmel

The day to day

• To perform work as allocated by Lab Manager to the high standards of quality required and to inform them in cases of doubtful validity of results.
• To ensure that agreed quality systems are continually adhered to such as calibration checks, internal quality controls, daily checks, and spiked samples.
• To check and enter results into ALimS system without delay.
• As a member of the team, to ensure that laboratory areas are kept tidy, especially designated areas.
• Ensure all operations are carried out in a safe manner with due regard and compliance with Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) regulations and procedures.
• Ensure that confidentiality is maintained at all times with respect to customer information.

  
The Essentials

• Hold Third Level Qualification (Degree) in Science related discipline, ideally in Chemistry.
• Experience in laboratory testing is not essential but would be a distinct advantage
• Excellent standards of PC literacy (Excel, Word)
• Analytical and logical approach with a keen eye for detail
• Keen interest in food science and food safety
• Able to thrive under pressure and work as part of team

  
Working at ALS
Our people drive our success at ALS.
We are a diverse and dedicated community united by our passion to make a difference in the world. We reward excellence and uphold our values in our work and how we treat each other.
At ALS, you’ll be supported to expand your skills and develop new ones so you can reach your full potential. We invest in our people with a range of programs and provide opportunities across the company, giving our people scope to grow diverse careers and develop as leaders.
We want everyone to have a safe, flexible and rewarding career that makes a positive impact on our people, the planet and the communities where we work.

Our benefits include:

• Annual Leave commencing at 21 days plus 10 public holidays (pro rata for part time)
• Increasing annual leave in line with length of service.
• Additional leave and vouchers on reaching various long service milestones
• Salary Progression Scheme based on technical and behavioural competencies.
• Perkbox membership providing access to discount vouchers and wellness hub.
• VHI or company pension once certain milestones are achieved
• Car Parking on-site

Everyone matters
ALS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where the strengths and perspectives of each employee are both recognised and valued.
  
About ALS
ALS is a global leader in scientific testing, providing comprehensive testing solutions to clients in more than 60 countries across a wide range of industries, including environment, food and beverage, mining, personal care, pharmaceutical, healthcare and equipment reliability. Using state-of-the-art technologies and innovative methodologies, our dedicated international teams deliver the highest-quality testing services and personalised solutions supported by local expertise. We help our clients leverage the power of data-driven insights for a safer and healthier world.
  
Eligibility
To be eligible to work at ALS Ireland you must be an EEA, Swiss or UK Citizen, Permanent Resident or either hold or be able to obtain, a valid working visa.
  
How to apply
Please apply on-line and provide a cover letter and CV that best demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the requirements of this role.  APPLY TODAY

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