Lab Technician
Company: Nestl-- Quality Assurance Center
Location: Dublin
Posted on: April 7, 2026
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Job Description:
If you're motivated by meaningful work that directly contributes
to the wellbeing of your community, the Nestl Quality Assurance
Center can offer you an unparalleled career. Our team is committed
to being a force of good, protecting the safety and wellbeing of
consumers across the nation. We provide comprehensive testing
services to all of Nestl's production facilities and
co-manufacturers, ensuring that our food and beverage products meet
the highest safety, quality, and regulatory standards. As an
organization, we're driven by our mission to strengthen consumer
trust, and have created a workplace where collaboration is
essential, courage is rewarded, speed is expected, and agility is
the norm. This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.
Position Summary: This position performs and documents routine
tasks related to sample processing and assays using written
operating procedures, standard laboratory methods, and/or basic
laboratory techniques, functions and equipment. The position
conducts specific procedures and tests within the laboratory
requiring the use of applied knowledge and practical skills learned
from on-the-job experience; modify or adapt techniques to fit
special needs or problems; to calculate data from routine tests to
final results and to evaluate such results for accuracy where
expected findings are not precisely defined, but sufficient
guidelines exist for reference; to assist with and occasionally
perform specialized and non-routine tests and assays, and to
maintain records of such work; to coordinate and plan assigned work
with other technicians and scientists. Primary Responsibilities:
Provide support to laboratory department by performing and/or
coordinating a variety of Laboratory processes. Registers and
prepares samples for general analytical testing through data entry,
weighing and physical homogenization. Preps and performs routine to
more complex analyses per NQAC methods. Reads and records results
of analyses, making sure to keep identification numbers matched
with correct samples. Operates basic laboratory equipment such as
balances, pH meter, autoclave, etc. Prepares (and assures accuracy
of) standards, reagents, etc. needed for analyses. Functions as
primary data generator, records and calculates data. Performs
routine lab and department maintenance to keep area clean and
orderly. Conducts preliminary interpretations of data or
observations, and drafts short reports to supervisor. Carries out
assignments in a timely, diligent, and safe manner and performs
work in accordance with NQAC SOPs. Assures adherence to safety
regulations. Performs other duties as assigned. Provide assurance
of quality and support of quality processes for the
Laboratory/Center. Assure quality of results by assisting with
establishment and maintenance of QA documents, plans and ICPs.
Document QA data and report to lead or management. Assure equipment
is maintained in reliable working order and make repairs or
modifications within the capability of the Technician or request
repairs. Processes/Methods Identify and resolve process problems.
Participate/lead in Lean Laboratory initiatives. Assist in
write-up, review, and provide proper documentation for processes or
methods as experience allows. Training Attend internal and external
training programs as assigned by management. On-the-job instruction
under direct supervision of other technicians or scientists.
Training other associates as experience and job needs dictate.
Requirements: High School diploma or equivalent required;
undergraduate degree in closely related science preferred (i.e.
Chemistry, Microbiology, Biology, et al.) Relevant academic
coursework or 1 year practical relevant experience in an analytical
laboratory preferred. Skills: Basic computer skills (Microsoft
Office Applications: Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.) English Language
Skills (Basic reading, writing, speaking, etc.) Professionalism
Ability to perform trained tasks at an above base level efficiency
pace. Contributes to a team environment and builds effective
relationships. Speaks up and gives productive feedback. Moderate
learning agility with ability to pick up new skills in a timely
manner. Can execute non routine tasks with little supervision.
Emerging level initiative, results focus, and follow through. It is
our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace. To
our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront
of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestl. The skills
you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility,
agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make
you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an
inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement
and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestl
seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission
where you'll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestl
home. The Nestl Companies are equal employment opportunity
employers. All applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status or
any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Prior to the
next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us
confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in
order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. This
position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship. . Employment Type:
Full Time
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