Quality Assurance Technician – Laboratory

About the role

We are looking for a Quality Assurance Technician to join the Quality team at the Midleton Distillery. The role is hands‑on, based in a laboratory environment, and supports consistent product quality through analysis, reporting and continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct laboratory analysis of raw materials, intermediates, final products, utilities and wastewater streams.
• Record, trend and analyse test results; investigate and escalate non‑conformances.
• Maintain and update laboratory documentation and standard operating procedures.
• Perform calibration, troubleshooting and verification of laboratory equipment.
• Manage laboratory supplies and coordinate servicing with external providers.
• Support investigations by providing data insights to resolve quality issues.
• Prepare reports and contribute to production KPI tracking.
• Participate in internal and external audits.
• Support continuous‑improvement initiatives within the laboratory and production areas.
• Collaborate with Production, Health & Safety, Environmental and Maintenance teams.

Required profile

• Third‑level qualification in Science, Food Science or a related discipline.
• Previous laboratory experience in a regulated environment (e.g., ISO, BRC, GMP).
• Knowledge of quality and food safety standards.

Required skills

• Laboratory analysis techniques.
• Equipment calibration and verification.
• Equipment troubleshooting.
• Data analysis and reporting.
• Documentation of SOPs and laboratory records.