Quality Laboratory Technician
Are you a technically minded professional with a Level 8 qualification in Engineering or Science who enjoys laboratory analysis, problem-solving and investigating product issues? This is a two-year contract based in Parkmore, Galway, offering €44,000–€55,000 per year. You'll work in the medical device industry, analysing returned products, investigating customer complaints and helping identify the root causes of product issues.
About Your New Employer
You'll join an established organisation in the medical device industry, with a strong focus on product quality, regulatory compliance and customer safety.
Work within a regulated medical device manufacturing environment.
Join a quality function involved in product investigations, complaint handling and post-market quality activities.
Gain exposure to a range of technical products and develop your experience in specialist laboratory and quality operations.
About Your New Job
In this role, you'll combine practical laboratory work with product analysis, investigation coordination and quality support.
Receive, document and assess returned medical devices associated with customer complaints, ensuring all relevant information is captured accurately.
Carry out laboratory testing and product investigations to help identify faults, establish root causes and support complaint resolution.
Coordinate investigations with colleagues across quality and other technical functions, keeping relevant stakeholders informed of findings and quality issues.
Maintain laboratory equipment by coordinating servicing, calibration and alignment checks. Support the development of test procedures and carry out non-routine analysis where required.
Review investigation findings and technical documentation, ensuring corrective actions meet reliability expectations and records comply with applicable quality procedures.
Support audits, new product introductions and continuous improvement projects. You'll also help improve laboratory processes, identify opportunities to improve efficiency and train new analysts.
What You Need
Essential:
A Level 8 bachelor's degree in a relevant technical discipline, such as Engineering or Science.
Strong technical and analytical skills, with the ability to investigate problems, interpret findings and support root cause analysis.
Excellent attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate technical records and documentation.
Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple investigations and laboratory activities.
A technically minded approach and the ability to work effectively in a regulated environment.
Nice to have:
Previous experience in medical device manufacturing, pharmaceutical manufacturing or another regulated technical environment.
Practical knowledge of statistical analysis, problem-solving methodologies and quality improvement tools.
Experience with laboratory testing, equipment calibration, product analysis or complaint investigations.
Experience supporting quality audits, corrective actions or technical procedure development.
You'll also need strong communication and interpersonal skills, the confidence to take initiative and the ability to build effective working relationships across different teams.
What's On Offer
€44,000–€55,000 annual salary.
Two-year contract.
39-hour working week.
Day-shift working pattern.
Onsite position in Parkmore, Galway.
Valuable experience in medical device quality, laboratory analysis and product investigation.
What's Next
Interested in hearing more? Apply now by clicking the Apply button or email me directly at pbrowne@sigmar.ie. I'm happy to discuss the position and provide further details.
