About Us
Established in 1985, Dawn Farms is a family-owned company and the largest dedicated supplier of cooked meat and plant-based ingredients and fermented and dried sausage products outside of the US. The company currently supplies world-leading food brands across more than 44 markets, including the UK, Europe, Asia and Africa. With over 1,000 employees we are committed to meeting the needs of our customers in a safe, innovative and sustainable way, all while strengthening the communities where they live and work.

Job Purpose
Dawn Farms is currently seeking a Junior Microbiological Laboratory Technician to join our Laboratory Department to be based in our state of the art production facilities in Naas, Co. Kildare. The Junior Microbiological Laboratory Technician will be responsible for carrying out Full Microbiological analysis on all submitted samples and cooperate fully with all senior technicians and the laboratory manager in order to assist in the efficient day to day running of the laboratory.

Location: Naas, Co. Kildare, Ireland.
Salary: DOE
Working Hours: 39 hours per week, Mon. - Fri. (some flexibility required)

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• To carry out all requested analyses as set out by the client

• To login and record all sample details.

• To prepare samples for analysis.

• To prepare agars and reagents required to conduct the analysis.

• To perform all analysis procedures as set out in the laboratory manual.

• To liase with the Senior Technicians and the Laboratory Manager on all aspects of daily testing.

• To perform and record daily calibration checks.

• To perform duties with the strictest of confidentiality.

• Maintaining and implementing the Labs QMS CLAS accreditation as per ISO 17025/2017 and minimising any deviations from the system.

• Reporting to Senior Tech on any deviations/improvements to the QMS.

• Hygiene and Housekeeping.

Responsible to:
Senior Technicians /Laboratory Manager.

Other Relationships:

• Quality/Technical Depts of all Clients

• Science and Innovation.

Requirements for Job:

• Adhere to safety rules /fire drills.

• Complete any training courses.

• Be proficient in GLP

• Scientific Third level Qualification and or relevant experience

• Good Communication and organisational skills

• Be self-motivated and computer literate.

• Ability to adapt and have flexible approach.

• Efficient and works well under pressure.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Previous experience of working in a laboratory environment.

• Experience of working in a busy, challenging environment.

• Experience of working to tight deadlines & Good Computer Skills.

• Certificate/ Diploma / Degree in relevant science subject or equivalent experience as outlined above.

Why Dawn Farms?
We can offer an excellent opportunity to be part of a world-class team, equipping our teams with the knowledge and the necessary skills to achieve their full potential. Innovation is a key ingredient of our success in protecting our market position and keeping our competitive edge. To be truly innovative, we invest in recruiting and developing a highly skilled, ambitious and talented team.

What we can offer you?

• 22 Days Annual Leave.
• Health Insurance Contribution.
• Pension Plan.
• Subsided Canteen.
• Training and Development Opportunities for further career progression.
• Employee Assistance Programme (Free access/support to Life Coach’s, Dietitians, Work Relocation advice etc.)
• Bike to Work Scheme.
• Christmas savings scheme.

'Dawn Farm Foods Ltd. is an equal opprtunities employer'