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Technical Services Technician

We are currently looking for a Technical Services Technician to join our team in our award-winning business in Bray, Ireland. This position is based on site and is temporary for 12 months.

Competitive salary

Benefits linked holidays

Contributory pension scheme

Life insurance

Share purchase scheme

Subsidised private medical cover

Cycle2Work scheme

Employee assistance programme

At Neogen, we partner with our customers to protect and enhance the world’s level of food and animal safety. By offering a diverse suite of solutions for the food, beverage, animal protein and agriculture industries, we empower our customers to safeguard their brands and create better products. We also have the privilege to partner with companies in the companion and performance animal industries, as well as the fields of life sciences and toxicology.

Our team here supports the Indian, European, Middle Eastern and African (iEMEA) territories for Neogen Corporation, a top performing NASDAQ listed business employing over 2,000 people worldwide.

The role of the Technical Services Technician is to support the successful functioning of the Technical Services Laboratory and contribute to the overall objectives of the Technical Services team. The ultimate aim of Technical Services is to provide efficient solutions to assist the end-user in the successful use of Megazyme products and generate increased product sales.

The role holder will take responsibility for projects and analysis within the laboratory to ensure completion in a timely manner and accurate transfer of information from laboratory to other technical services teams, sales teams, and product management divisions as required.

What you’ll be doing:

• Performing sample analysis and feasibility studies.
• Optimising and adapting existing protocols for specific end-users applications.
• Providing lab-based troubleshooting for technical queries as guided by senior team members.
• Liaising with other departments in relation to QC testing, especially in process sample analysis.
• Ensuring the completion of analysis in a timely manner and accurate transfer of information from the lab to relevant departments.
• Understanding and adhering to SOPs; reviewing and updating existing SOPs.
• Maintaining lab notebooks, records and preparing reports to the required standard.
• Using various lab equipment and being able to recognize possible issues; calibration and day to day maintenance of analytical equipment.

About you:

• You’ll have at least 1 year laboratory experience.
• You’ll have the practical skills, knowledge and experience of Biochemistry and/or Biological Sciences, Biotechnology, Food Chemistry or Molecular Biology.
• You’ll be familiar with the equipment used in biochemical/analytical labs.
• You’ll have excellent time management and organizational skills.
• You’ll have great communication skills and record keeping abilities.
• You’ll be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities and tasks.
• You’ll have a BSc. (Hons) in Biochemistry or related discipline such as Biological Sciences, Biotechnology, Food Chemistry or Molecular Biology.

A Mission That Matters

Neogen is dedicated to the advancement of human and animal wellbeing through science and technology so we can fuel a brighter future for global food security.

Our culture is comprised of our Purpose and Promise, our Principles and our Values – which guide our everyday decision making. Dreaming big while Inspiring and Innovating, doing the right thing while Acting with Integrity, being solution driven while Delivering On Our Promises, celebrating the talent each person brings while Fostering Optimism and valuing diversity while Cultivating Belonging. It’s our actions aligning with these values that provide a consistent, happy and healthy work environment for our employees.

This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a growing organisation. If this role has caught your attention and you feel it might be good fit for you then please don't hesitate to apply.

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Come Be Part Of A Mission that Matters!

From inside the farm gate to our dinner plates, Neogen protects the world’s food supply. Through a variety of animal healthcare products, to food safety solutions for dangerous bacteria, allergens, toxins, drug residues and much more, Neogen is there — and you can be too.