Quality & Safety Technician

Excellent opportunity to join a very interesting company as a Quality & Safety Technician. This role is full time on site in Rathcoole, Dublin and a full driver's license and car will be required for the role. Great scope for progression in this role, including salary increases and pension contributions. Starting salary is €35,000 - €38,000. My client is looking for someone from either a quality or safety background with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. You will report to the SHEQ & Technical Officer. If you are interested in the below role, please apply today, or email your CV to julieannfitzpatrick@sigmar.ie

Job Specification

1. Training:

   • Identify training needs.
   • Arrange training delivery.
   • Monitor and assess training application.

2. Risk Assessments:

   • Identify hazards (e.g., during the processing of hazardous materials).
   • Evaluate existing controls.
   • Implement and monitor additional controls, including training.

3. Safety Action Group Management:

   • Oversee and manage the Safety Action Group.

4. Quality Assurance and Control:

   • Conduct quality and compliance checks on raw materials and products, including:
     • Writing and/or coordinating the writing of procedures.
     • Implementing document control systems.
     • Arranging and monitoring operator training.
     • Ensuring implementation of quality and compliance checks.
   • Serve as a member of the internal audit team.
   • Manage equipment calibrations.

5. Process and Product Optimisation:

   • Optimise production and administrative processes.
   • Support the introduction of new products and processes.

Essential Skills and Experience

Safety:

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in a Quality/Safety role within a chemical or pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
• Competence in performing risk assessments and implementing safety controls.

Personal:

• Strong work ethic and time-management skills to set and meet goals in a multi-tasking environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Effective team player and capable of working independently.
• Analytical in identifying problems and their causes, with a creative approach to solutions.

Technical:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office for analysis, summarization, and presentation.
• Familiarity with quality auditing (e.g., ISO 9001 standards).

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Experience in chemical analysis.
• Knowledge of relevant regulations, standards, and practices in Quality, Safety, and Compliance.
• Membership or involvement in quality or compliance professional organizations.

Desired Qualifications

• Degree in Chemistry with an emphasis on analytical techniques and/or process optimization.
• Qualifications in Quality Assurance or related fields.