Senior Lab Analyst

Job Description Summary:

About the Job

The Ingredient Quality Department (IQD) assures the quality and integrity of ingredients used in Company products. Working closely with internal and external flavour producers, the team applies analytical, sensorial, and quality-system knowledge to support manufacturing operations and to confirm ingredient suitability for release.

Vision: To be a world-class quality assurance organization that confirms our ingredients are always of unquestionable integrity.

Mission: We ensure the quality of key ingredients for the best beverage brands in the world.

The Senior Lab Analyst is a skilled technical professional responsible for delivering reliable analytical results while supporting effective day-to-day laboratory operations. The role builds depth in analytical capability and begins to take broader ownership of work within defined areas, contributing to consistent performance and incremental improvement.

Operating within an ISO 17025 accredited laboratory, the role requires trainer level competence in at least one technical area (eg. Sensory, GC-FID, In-process) and technical competence to perform GC/MS, GCMSMS or LCMSMS independently.

This role requires working on a shift pattern.

What You'll Do

(Flexibility is expected; the following represent the core technical and leadership accountabilities of the role.)

• Perform routine and intermediate-level testing of raw materials, in-process samples and finished products using approved analytical and sensory methods.
• Accurately record, review and verify analytical data, ensuring compliance with defined methods, specifications and quality requirements.
• Identify, investigate and resolve routine technical issues, escalating more complex problems as appropriate.
• Contribute to the effective running of laboratory workflows by supporting prioritisation, throughput and consistent execution of testing activities.
• Maintain and operate laboratory instrumentation, performing routine checks, basic troubleshooting and ensuring readiness for use.
• Support method verification, calibration activities and minor method improvements through practical application and feedback.
• Collaborate with colleagues and cross-functional partners to ensure timely and effective support for manufacturing operations.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance efficiency, data quality and workflow performance.
• Use LIMS and associated systems to ensure accurate sample tracking, data entry and result processing.
• Apply knowledge of Quality Management System (QMS) and Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) to ensure reliable, compliant execution of laboratory activities, while supporting adherence within the team.
• Build technical knowledge and confidence through hands-on experience, training and exposure to different analytical techniques and workflows.
• Support colleagues through knowledge sharing and collaboration, contributing to a positive and effective team environment.
• Develop awareness of the broader impact of analytical work and escalate issues that may affect quality or operations.

Qualifications

• B.Sc. degree in Chemistry or related discipline (required).

Skills & Experience

• Typically 2-5 years' laboratory experience in a regulated industry (e.g. food, pharmaceutical, chemical).
• Good understanding of GLP and quality standards.
• Experience working with laboratory instrumentation and standard operating procedures.
• Familiarity with LIMS or similar data systems (preferred).
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow defined methods accurately.
• Problem-solving and analytical thinking skills.

Skills:
Communication, Data Compilation, Data Entry, Laboratory Testing, Quality Control (QC), Recordkeeping, Researching, Testing Methods (Inactive)

Location(s):
Ireland

City/Cities:
Wexford

Travel Required:
00% - 25%

Relocation Provided:
No

Job Posting End Date:
July 26, 2026

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.