Quality Analyst

About 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.

Requisition : 65309

Position Type: FT Permanent

The Kerry Menstrie Site, part of the Kerry Group, is looking to recruit a Quality Control Technician within the Quality Team who will be responsible for testing end products and in process as part of the analytical department shift team.

• 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 personnel
• Accurate and timely reporting of results in the appropriate electronic system
• Organoleptic assessment of end products
• Laboratory equipment calibration as per schedule
• Hygiene audits as per schedule

• Minimum HND level (in chemistry or related discipline)
• Minimum 2 years experience in analytical laboratory role
• Experience in:
• Chromatography (ideally HPLC & GC)
• Spectrophotometry (UV VIS)
• Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy
• Wet 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/Power Point
• Flexibility
• Experience of working in a food testing environment