Quality Assurance Technician

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Pernodricard · Cork

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About the role

Irish Distillers, a Pernod Ricard company, is a producer of some of the world's most well-known and successful Irish whiskeys and Ireland's leading supplier of spirits. Irish Distillers is part of Pernod Ricard's Aged Spirits and Champagne business, a division which brings together an exceptional and prestigious portfolio of whisk(e)y, cognac and champagne brands. Led by Jameson, our Irish whiskeys are driving the success of the category globally. Jameson, crafted for smoothness at the Midleton Distillery, is the world's bestselling Irish whiskey, a top 3 international whiskey brand and a top 10 international spirits brand*. Our Midleton Distillery whiskeys are exported to 130+ markets around the world. We employ over 800 people across our operations in Cork, Dublin and Northern Ireland. We are hiring a Quality Assurance Technician to join our Quality team at Midleton Distillery. This position supports the delivery of consistent product quality through laboratory analysis, data reporting, and continuous improvement activities. This is a hands-on role within a laboratory environment, working closely with production and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

Conduct laboratory analysis across raw materials, intermediates, final products, utilities, and wastewater streams

Record, trend, and analyse test results; escalate and investigate non-conformances

Maintain and update laboratory documentation and standard operating procedures

Perform calibration, troubleshooting, and verification of laboratory equipment

Maintain 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 cross-functional teams including Production, Health & Safety, Environmental and Maintenance

Essential Criteria

Third-level qualification in Science, Food Science, or related discipline

Previous laboratory experience in a regulated environment (e.g. ISO, BRC, GMP)

Knowledge of quality and food safety standards (e.g. ISO9001, ISO22000/FSSC22000, BRC, ISO14001 or equivalent)

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Experience with laboratory systems (e.g. LIMS, SAP)

Ability to accurately record, analyse, and report data

Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities

Good IT skills

Desirable Criteria

Experience in assay validation, calibration, or troubleshooting of instruments

Experience preparing KPI reports or trend analysis

Experience contributing to audits or compliance processes

Exposure to continuous improvement initiatives

Key Behaviours

Works independently and demonstrates initiative

Maintains attention to detail and high-quality standards

Communicates clearly and collaborates effectively with others

Demonstrates adaptability and flexibility in a production environment

Takes a structured and compliant approach to documentation

Working Pattern

This role operates on a rotating shift schedule, including evenings and weekends.

Typical shift patterns include:

07:00 - 15:30

08:00 - 16:30

11:00 - 19:30

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