Lab Technician 2

About Kerry

Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.

About the role

Key responsibilities

• Perform routine microbiological sampling and testing on raw materials, in-process samples, finished products, water, and environmental swabs
• Conduct in-house microbiological analyses (e.g., Total Plate Count, Yeast & Mold, Coliforms, E. coli) in accordance with approved methods and standards
• Prepare culture media, reagents, buffers, and staining solutions following established SOPs
• Carry out incubation, colony enumeration, result interpretation, and accurate data recording
• Maintain comprehensive laboratory documentation, including test records, trend analyses, and reports
• Support environmental monitoring programs, including hygiene verification and sanitation effectiveness
• Clean, calibrate, and ensure proper maintenance of laboratory equipment
• Ensure strict adherence to GMP, HACCP, Food Safety, and laboratory safety requirements
• Assist in root cause analysis and investigation of microbial non-conformances and failures
• Support internal and external audits, inspections, and method validation/verification activities
• Follow proper biosafety protocols and waste disposal procedures
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and other tasks as assigned
  
  

Qualifications and skills

• Minimum SPM qualification or higher
• Basic hands-on knowledge of microbiological techniques and aseptic practices
• Familiarity with food safety systems such as HACCP, GMP, ISO 22000, or FSSC 22000 is an advantage
• Strong documentation and record-keeping skills with high attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively under production timelines
• Willingness to work shifts and overtime when required
  
  

Having any of these skills would be an added advantage

• Experience in a food manufacturing or food processing environment
• Knowledge of environmental hygiene monitoring, shelf-life studies, and data trending
• Understanding of local and international food safety regulations
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications or laboratory information management systems (LIMS)