• Development and implementation of analytical procedures; evaluation of laboratory information; reporting results according to internal protocols • Maintain laboratory equipment and performance by establishing and adhering to quality standards; developing operations, quality, and troubleshooting procedures; ensuring staff compliance; certifying instrument performance; arranging equipment replacement, service, and repair.• Organise and maintain laboratory supplies inventory• Maintain laboratory productivity by monitoring workload of functional areas• Maintain quality results by performing proficiency surveys; reviewing quality control and quality assurance programs; make adjustments in policy and procedures; generating reports; maintaining records.• Maintain laboratory information system by identifying information needs and problems; recommending improvements; establishing priorities; testing; writing user manuals; training employees; maintaining security and confidentiality.• Implement new programs, tests, methods, instrumentation, and procedures by investigating alternatives; preparing proposals; developing and performing parallel testing; monitoring progress.• Effective line management of laboratory employees to include- recruitment, induction, resource planning, performance management & provision of ongoing training & development.• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by managing individual CPD• Acting as the single point of contact for internal colleagues, external visitors and accreditation assessors

• Supported continuous improvement and implemented new systems which are aligned with the overall quality and business strategy•Worked in line with the standards set out by ISO 17025:2017• Preparation and analysis of samples in line with client and regulatory requirements • Maintenance of quality control in compliance with quality systems • Calibration and maintenance of equipment • Ensuring adherence to all SOPs and regulatory guidance• Use of methods such as: Membrane filtration, Pour plate technique, Spread plate technique and ICP-OES• Identification and escalation of any sources of non-compliance to the Laboratory Manager • Ensure the laboratory is well-stocked and resourced • Keep equipment in a clean and serviceable condition and ensure the safe removal of waste. • Follow and ensure strict safety procedures and adequate checks • Keeping up to date with relevant scientific and technical developments• Deputise for the Laboratory Manager in their absence•Involvement in the development/Use of a Bespoke Laboratory Management Information Systems (LIMS).•Operation of Microbiology Proficiency Testing Schemes.

Internally audit the quality management system adhering to ISO17025:2017

Leixlip water treatment plant and Ballymore Eustace water treatment plant

• Work in line with the standards set out by ISO 17025:2017.• Take part in internal audits carried out by the local quality manager. • Take part in annual assessment of accreditation carried out by INAB.• Testing of water samples to ensure compliance with the water framework directive, Bathing water Regulations and drinking water regulations and wastewater regulations.• Analyse samples such as: potable waters, rivers, lakes, estuaries, streams, beaches, swimming pools, raw water, in-process waters and waste waters for defined parameters.• Enumeration of Coliform bacteria by a defined substrate MPN technique. • Enumeration of Enterococci and Presumptive Clostridium Perfingens by membrane filtration.• Enumeration of Heterotrophic bacteria by pour plate technique.• Operation of Microbiology Proficiency Testing Schemes.• Use of Laboratory Management Information Systems (LIMS).• Maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment.• Ordering of consumables and laboratory equipment.• Performing internal QC/QA checks.• Preparation of standards and Media.• Scheduling and analysis of investigative samples (Including weekend work).

• Assist guests in seating and order selection• Coordinate dinner service with kitchen staff to ensure timely and accurateOrder and preparation • Serve customers beverages and food• Take bookings, ensuring all details accurately recorded• Collect payments and balance transactions with receipts • Train in new staff

Waster testing division- Microbiology/Biology analyst• Enumeration of coliform bacteria by a defined substrate MPN technique(Colilert)• Enumeration of Enterococci by membrane filtration• Enumeration of hetertrophic bacteria at 220C and 370C by pour plate technique• Enumeration of Presumptive Clostridium Perfingens (including spores) by membrane filtration• Operation of Microbiology Proficiency Testing Schemes• Determination of chlorophyll-a/phaeopigments• Transmittance-Determination of UV light Transmittance (UVT)• Use of a Sedgewick-Rafter(SR) slide• INAB audit• Operation of LIMS