Location: Ballina, Ireland

Job ID: R-120645

Job Type: Full time
Relocation: None
Post Date: April 29, 2025

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Laboratory Analyst

The primary responsibility of this 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).
  • Train and instruct analysts/scientists.
  • 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.
  • Prior experience in a testing laboratory from the food, pharmaceutical or chemical industry is essential.
  • 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.

What We Can Do for You

  • Inclusive Culture: We have an incredibly diverse network of employees, partners and operating environments around the globe.  
  • Benefits: A full benefits package that starts on day one of employment 
  • Learning Culture: Access to resources such as Coke University, LinkedIn Learning and management programs that give you the resources to continually develop your skills and knowledge. 

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.