Job Title : Laboratory Analyst - 12 month FTC
Location : Ballina, County Mayo
Company : The Coca-Cola Company
Salary :
Open Date : 2023-02-18
Close Date : 2023-06-18

The primary responsibility of this temporary 12 month role is as follows:

• Perform basic testing of raw materials, in process products and finished goods at a high level of throughput using the required methodology according to quality guidelines, with supervision.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and instrumentation.
• Operate and assist in the evaluation, calibration and validation of testing instrumentation.
• Knowledge and understanding of Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and Quality Management Systems (QMS).
• Initiates continuous improvement (OE) within lab operations to enhance quality and service while reducing costs.

What You’ll Do for Us

• Perform basic and complex testing of materials at a high level of throughput using the required analytical methodology according to quality guidelines.
• Interpret data from routine analyses in order to validate that materials meet specifications.
• Applies standard approach to record and interpret results, may report issues with peer review.
• Participate in various duties to ensure laboratory operation.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and instrumentation (e.g., troubleshooting, conducting preventative maintenance and calibration).
• Work to and ensure self and team compliance to quality management system requirements through training, documentations, quality records and audits.
• Perform data audit in order to ensure accuracy of data and analytical processes. This may include database queries, statistical process control or correlation study.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Degree in Science preferably Chemistry with a demonstrated aptitude to relate business and technical requirements.
• 2 years relevant experience in a laboratory in the food, pharmaceutical or chemical industry is preferable.
• Experience in analytical testing techniques (uHLPL, LC-MS, GC-MS, ICP,) is essential.
• Previous experience in testing for dietary supplements is desirable
• Experience in Beverage technology and flavour chemistry is desirable
• Experience of trouble shooting & solving complex problems is desirable.

Our Purpose and Growth Culture:
We are taking deliberate action to nurture an inclusive culture that is grounded in our company purpose, to refresh the world and make a difference. We act with a growth mindset, take an expansive approach to what’s possible and believe in continuous learning to improve our business and ourselves. We focus on four key behaviors – curious, empowered, inclusive and agile – and value how we work as much as what we achieve. We believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive after 130+ years. Visit Our Purpose and Vision to learn more about these behaviors and how you can bring them to life in your next role at Coca-Cola.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. When we collect your personal information as part of a job application or offer of employment, we do so in accordance with industry standards and best practices and in compliance with applicable privacy laws.

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