The State Laboratory

Career Opportunities with State Laboratory

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About Us

State Laboratory is a scheduled office under the aegis of the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform, which provides a chemical analytical and advisory service to clients across a range of Government Departments and Offices. The results of its analytical testing are primarily used to:

Ensure Ireland’s food and feed meet EU standards and are thus suitable for export and consumption;
Support the Revenue in tax collection, particularly in collection of excise duties in the alcohol and motor fuel areas;
Support Coroners in investigation of unexplained deaths.

Why Work with Us?

State Laboratory is part of the Irish Civil Service and new employees are members of the Single Pension scheme

Family friendly working environment: flexible working hours, on-site crèche (fee), work-life balance schemes available including maternity leave, paternity leave, parental leave, shorter working year

Large modern campus with on-site restaurant and crèche (subject to availability and fees), walks and car parking facilities

Convenient to M4, M50 and N7 roadways and good connectivity to Dublin City Centre and the regions through Dublin Bus and Bus Éireann services

Work With Us

Current Vacancies

Senior Manager - Facilities, Health and Safety (Grade I)

The State Laboratory is undertaking a competition for the purpose of recommending for appointment/s to the position of Senior Manager - Facilities, Health and Safety (Grade I).

Closing Date: 3rd Feb 2026 at 5pm

How to Apply:

1. Download the Information Booklet below:

Job Information Booklet (Download)

2. Additional Documentation to support your application:

Additional Form (Download)

3. Candidates must submit a completed application form via the link below.

Apply Here

Senior Manager - Engagement, Communications & Information (AP)

The State Laboratory is undertaking a competition for the purpose of recommending for appointment/s to the position of Senior Manager - Engagement, Communications & Information (AP).