Laboratory Technician

Posted 16 September 2025
LocationRoscrea
Job type Permanent
Discipline Quality & Laboratory
Reference11813

Job description

Laboratory Technician

What you need to know:

Matrix Recruitment is currently recruiting for a Laboratory Technician on behalf of our client, a leading meat processing company based in County Tipperary.
This is a permanent, full-time position, working Monday to Friday on alternating morning, day & evening shifts.

Your New Job:

As a Laboratory Technician, you will be responsible for carrying out routine testing and sampling, monitoring quality and hygiene, and maintaining accurate records and reports.

Lab Technician Responsibilities:
  • Conduct routine sampling, microbiological testing (incl. Trichinella), swabbing verification, and product quality monitoring.
  • Ensure compliance with HACCP, hygiene, customer specifications, regulatory requirements, and third-party accreditations (BRC, Bord Bia, retailer).
  • Maintain records and manuals, generate reports, and support the Food Safety & Quality Management System.
  • Manage non-conformances, corrective/preventative actions, sanitation processes, and communication with customers, officials, and internal teams.

What are we looking for?
  • Relevant qualification in Science, Food Science, or Agri-Science
  • Minimum 1–2 years’ experience in quality assurance
  • Previous experience in a food manufacturing/factory environment
  • Strong skills in teamwork, attention to detail, communication, and laboratory practices

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