Junior QA Technologist

Location: Thurles, Co. Tipperary
Industry: Food Manufacturing
Recruitment Partner: Staffline Recruitment

The Opportunity

Staffline Recruitment is currently seeking a Junior QA Technologist on behalf of a well-established food manufacturing company based in Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

This is an excellent opportunity for a scientifically minded individual looking to develop their career within Quality Assurance and Food Safety.

Working closely with the QA Manager and wider Operations team, the successful candidate will play an important role in maintaining quality standards, ensuring compliance with food safety requirements and supporting continuous improvement throughout the manufacturing facility.

The ideal candidate will have a relevant scientific degree, a strong attention to detail and an interest in developing their technical knowledge within a busy food production environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out daily checks throughout the factory to ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), hygiene standards and company procedures.

• Monitor foreign body controls, personnel hygiene, plant cleanliness and general housekeeping.

• Review and maintain production and quality documentation, identifying and reporting any non-conformances.

• Ensure quality records are accurately completed, filed and maintained.

• Conduct routine product quality checks and participate in daily product taste panels.

• Carry out microbiological and chemical testing, including routine water quality testing.

• Verify production equipment settings and performance, reporting any issues to management.

• Assist with customer audits, internal audits and the preparation of relevant quality documentation.

• Support product traceability exercises and customer certification requirements.

• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and contribute to quality improvement projects.

• Work closely with production teams to promote a strong food safety and quality culture throughout the factory.

Requirements

• Degree-level qualification in Food Science, Food Technology, Bioscience, Microbiology or a related scientific discipline.

• Ideally 1-2 years' experience in a Quality Assurance, laboratory or food manufacturing environment.

• Knowledge of HACCP, GMP and food safety principles.

• Understanding of microbiological testing, quality control and documentation procedures.

• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

• Confident communication skills and the ability to work effectively with production teams.

• A proactive attitude with a willingness to learn and develop within the role.

What We're Looking For

We are particularly interested in candidates with a scientific background who are keen to build a long-term career in food quality assurance.

Applications from recent graduates with relevant laboratory experience or exposure to food manufacturing will also be considered.

Apply Now

If you have a scientific background and are interested in developing your career within the food manufacturing and quality assurance sector, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today through Staffline Recruitment to find out more about this opportunity. Reach out to [email protected]