Job Description Job Title: LAB ADMINISTRATOR Career Level: S2 Function: OPERATIONS Reports to: QUALITY CONTROL LEAD Location: MITCHELSTOWN, CO. CORK, IRELAND _____________________________________________________________________ Ornua is a leading dairy co-operative which sells premium dairy products globally on behalf of its Member Co-operatives, Ireland’s dairy processors and, in turn, Irish dairy farmers. Ornua has revenues of €3.4 billion and is supported by a global team of approximately 2,800 employees. The Group operates as a commercial organisation across 10 business units, including 12 production facilities located in Europe, North America, the Middle East and Africa. The commercial organisation is responsible for the marketing and sales of Ornua’s consumer brands including Ireland’s most successful food export: Kerrygold. Consumer markets are served by production facilities in Ireland, Germany and the UK and by in-market Sales & Marketing Teams in Asia, Germany, Ireland, MEA, Poland, Spain, rest of Europe and North and Latin America. It also manages the procurement of Irish and non-Irish dairy products, the sale of dairy ingredients to food manufacturing and foodservice customers globally, and the implementation of de-risking and trading strategies to manage market volatility. These activities are supported by production facilities and in-market teams in Europe, North America, the Middle East and Africa. WHY THIS ROLE IS VALUABLE: The Lab Administrator who will work as part of the Quality Team will have experience handling data in spreadsheets and reports, keeping records and reports up to date, ensuring accurate and organized information. Experience with various data entry platforms is essential, Ideally the candidate will have a strong background in regulated environments such as pharmaceuticals, food or health and safety. KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY: <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Responsibility for raw material and finished product sample management for all products produced on site.</li> <li style="background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Responsibility for the finished product testing schedule and daily execution.</li> <li style="background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Responsibility for shelf life of finished products testing schedule and execution.</li> <li style="background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Responsibility for environmental monitoring testing schedule and execution.</li> <li style="background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Responsibility for preparation of all samples to be sent to external laboratory for microbiological analysis as per schedule.</li> <li style="background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Sensory analysis of samples and associated record keeping.</li> <li style="background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Responsibility for correct disposable of waste generated in the laboratory and upkeep of laboratory facility.</li> <li style="background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Responsibility for archiving and upkeep of all laboratory records. </li> <li style="background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Responsibility for ensuring all laboratory consumables is available to carry out tests.</li> <li style="background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Support maintaining laboratory standards to meet Audit standards such as BRC and customer specific requirements. </li> <li style="background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Quality Team cover as required.</li> <li style="background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Support site and laboratory Health and Safety initiatives.</li> <li style="background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Quality Improvement projects as required </li> <li style="background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Additional duties as required.</li> </ul> KEY REQUIREMENTS: <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="background-color:white;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">NFQ Level 6 or above</li> <li style="background-color:white;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">1 - 2 years’ experience in a similar role, ideally a regulated industry.</li> <li style="background-color:white;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Drive to learn and interest in food, quality and science </li> <li style="background-color:white;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Strong communication, interpersonal, organisational and administrative skills.</li> <li style="background-color:white;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">IT literate with strong Word, Excel and database skills.</li> <li style="background-color:white;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Pro-active and a "can do" mentality</li> <li style="background-color:white;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Flexible and committed attitude with the ability to display initiative.</li> <li style="background-color:white;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">The ability to work well individually and integrate well with operations team </li> <li style="background-color:white;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Strong organizational and time management skills.</li> <li style="background-color:white;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Ability to work to deadlines and work under pressure</li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:115%;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:13.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">WORKING TOGETHER: Encourages co-operation in own team and supports cross functional learning</li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:115%;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:13.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">COMMUNICATIVE: Communicates confidently, adapting style for different situations</li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:115%;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:13.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">OWNERSHIP: Clarifies accountabilities, overlaps and gaps, and helps others remain motivated through difficult times. </li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:115%;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:13.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">FORWARD LOOKING: Helps others to accept change, implement change, and looks ahead to anticipate change </li> </ul>

Lab Administrator - FTC (Mitchelstown, IE, P67 E020) @ Ornua Co-operative Limited

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