Microbiology and Laboratory Analyst

About the Site

St. James's Gate Brewery in Dublin is Diageo's largest manufacturing facility in Ireland, and the largest stout brewery in the world, producing over three million pints of Guinness every day, supplying a growing Irish, UK and US market, and exporting to 90 global markets. Our main beer brands are Guinness, Rockshore, Hop House 13, Smithwick's and Harp. We also brew Carlsberg and Tuborg under licence for the Irish market, as well as a range of newer products, most recently Guinness 0.0. The brewery is highly utilised placing a premium on plant and process reliability.

About the Role

Reporting directly to the Quality Manager, you'll collaborate closely with production team members throughout the brewery. In this pivotal role, you'll provide essential laboratory analysis for our onsite projects, ensuring accurate and timely delivery of results.

Your primary focus will be on microbiological sampling, analysis, and reporting, utilizing a range of techniques including aseptic sampling, plating, staining, microscopy, and LIMS operation.

Experience in GMP within a fast-paced, customer-centric environment is crucial, as is a proficiency in routine microbiological analytical techniques such as yeast propagation and growth promotion testing.

As part of your responsibilities, you'll also support shift Microanalysts when required, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability.

Moreover, you'll contribute to the site's Quality Agenda, ensuring adherence to Quality Sample Plans and aiding in the preparation of analytical reagents. Training new laboratory staff and production personnel in QC tests will be integral to your role, as will maintaining awareness of key performance indicators and ensuring their achievement.

If you're passionate about maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety in a renowned brewery setting, this role offers a rewarding opportunity to make a significant impact.

About You

The ideal candidate will have demonstratable technical prowess and outstanding interpersonal skills.

We seek someone who thrives on challenging norms, constantly seeks improvement opportunities, and is eager to contribute to the evolution of operational excellence.

Upholding our World Class Standards is paramount, aligning with our core value of striving for excellence.

A third level degree or diploma in a related science field, coupled with exposure to similar work environments, is essential for this role.

Experience in food manufacturing or laboratory settings is advantageous, along with a deep understanding of problem-solving techniques. Familiarity with Food Safety Legislation and HACCP practices is highly desirable.

Working with Us

Our purpose is to celebrate life, every day, everywhere. And creating an inclusive culture, where everyone feels valued and that they can belong, is a crucial part of this.

We embrace diversity in the broadest possible sense. This means that you'll be welcomed and celebrated for who you are just by being you. You'll be part of and help build and champion an inclusive culture that celebrates people of different gender, ethnicity, ability, age, sexual orientation, social class, educational backgrounds, experiences, mindsets, and more.

Our ambition is to create the best performing, most trusted and respected consumer products companies in the world. Join us and help transform our business as we take our brands to the next level and build new ones as part of shaping the next generation of celebrations for consumers around the world.

Feel inspired? Then this may be the opportunity for you!

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