Lab Manager

Fantastic opportunity for a Lab Manager to join a successful food company based in Co. Louth. Award winning business known for its true innovation. You will work as part of a very well supported small team. 

Negotiable salary depending on experience

Full time, permanent role

Hours of work (flexible): 9.00am - 5.00pm or 8.00am - 4.00pm Monday - Friday

Duties of the lab manager include:

• Ensuring that the policies and procedures defined in the Quality System Manual are understood and implemented within the laboratory.
• Ensuring all samples are tested to specific customer requirements.
• The completion of the out of specification test certificate and the release of results.
• Carrying out in-house calibrations of equipment.
• Carrying out an internal audit programme.
• Monitoring for improvement through internal/external audits and trending of internal/external proficiency results/Risk assessments.
• In-put into ongoing trends within the factory, carrying out trials or validations of new processes and advising the technical department whenever necessary with regards to microbiological issues.

Requirements:

• A scientific qualification, ideally in microbiology.
• Previous experience working in a similar environment.
• Have audit participation experience.
• Ability to record test results accurately.
• Ability to follow safety procedures closely.
• Ability to adapt to developments within the laboratory.
• IT proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

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