Ash Spec Ireland Ltd

Are you the kind of person that is always thinking, sketching, seeking, and adjusting? Who needs to understand how things work and then figure out how they can work better? Are you a passionate, tenacious, solver who loves to work with others who share your drive? Are you positive, constructive, and ingenious?

Are you always solving?

Then we’d like to meet you and bet you’d like to meet us.

Ashland has an exciting opportunity for a QC Laboratory Technician to join our Ashland Specialties Ireland Limited business at our Mullingar, Ireland site. This is a very visible, significant role within the Company and the Life Sciences/Quality function. This position will report to the Quality Manager.

The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:

Carry out in‑process and finished‑good polymer testing, as well as routine analysis of incoming raw materials, in accordance with established laboratory procedures.
Perform analytical work across a range of techniques—including GC, NMR, SEC/GPC, FTIR, ICP‑MS, KF and wet chemistry—ensuring accurate execution and timely completion of testing (with training provided where needed).
Generate, review, and maintain GMP‑compliant laboratory documentation, including analytical reports, batch history records, and associated data integrity requirements.
Enter analytical data, manage batch status, and track laboratory inventory using internal systems such as iLIMS and SAP.
Conduct internal calibration, preventative maintenance, and cleaning of laboratory instruments, and coordinate external calibration services to maintain equipment readiness.
Manage laboratory consumables and reagents, ensuring adequate stock levels and completing scheduled quarterly inventory checks.
Support the QMS activities, including participating in OOS investigations, assisting with CAPA actions, and preparing for audits.
Maintain a safe and compliant laboratory environment by following site health and safety procedures and participating in routine safety activities.
You will collaborate closely with a skilled Quality team and wider site operations, contributing to activities such as gas cylinder management, safety checks, and ordering of laboratory/office materials.
We welcome new ideas and continuous improvement — you will have the opportunity to influence laboratory efficiency, analytical workflows, and quality system enhancements.
Actively contribute to the organizational goals by taking initiative, executing on goals and focusing on performance and safety.
Improve the organization capacity and capabilities through building collaborative relationships, optimizing diverse talent and utilizing positive communications and influence with others.

In order to be qualified for this role, you must possess the following:

A minimum of a Level 8 / Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Biotechnology, or a related scientific discipline.
1–2 years of experience working with iLIMS or similar laboratory information management systems.
Strong computer literacy, including the ability to work confidently with digital laboratory systems and data‑entry platforms.
A solid understanding of laboratory safety practices, GMP guidelines and the ability to support safe operations across laboratory and site activities.
Demonstrated responsible and ethical behavior at all times.
The ability to help the company drive greater value through understanding the business, making complex decisions and creating the new and different.

In more than 100 countries, the people of Ashland LLC. (NYSE: ASH) provide the specialty chemicals, technologies and insights to help customers create new and improved products for today and sustainable solutions for tomorrow. Our chemistry is at work every day in a wide variety of markets and applications, including architectural coatings, automotive, construction, energy, personal care and pharmaceutical. Visit www.ashland.com to see the innovations we offer.

At Ashland our vision is to be a leading, global specialty chemicals company whose inspired and engaged employees add value to all we touch. In fact our people, employees, customers and vendors define who we are. They are the driving force behind everything we do.

Not only do we value our customers but we value our employees, and we work to offer them a dynamic and challenging environment. We hold ourselves to high standards at Ashland, and we value integrity and honesty.

Ashland has a history of attracting the best people and keeping them. The reasons are simple: industry competitive salary and benefits, pay-for-performance incentive plans and a diverse work environment where employees feel challenged and valued. People come to Ashland and stay. As a growing Fortune 500 specialty chemicals company, we offer opportunities for development and advancement throughout our global organization. Our values define who we are and what we care about as a company. If you are looking for a relationship with a company instead of simply a job, this may be a great fit.

Ashland is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. NOTE: We do not accept resumes from external staffing agencies or independent recruiters for any of our openings unless we have a signed recruiting agreement in place to fill a specific position.

Quality Control Lab Technician

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