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

Chemist Grade III

Scientists working at the grade of Chemist III play an integral part in enabling the State Laboratory to provide a service to clients and in turn, the Irish public. The role and remit of Chemists III can vary greatly. With ongoing and rapid technological advances in the field of analytical chemistry, State Laboratory Chemists III utilise advanced instrumentation to produce high-quality data, crucial to supporting Irish society.

Advanced analytics and expertise along with state-of-the-art laboratory facilities and equipment enable Chemists III to drive novel method development and validation, to consistently improve the service provided by the State Laboratory.

How to apply

1. Download Candidate Information Booklet

Job Information booklet (Download)

2. Download Application Form

Application Form (Download)

3. Complete the application form in full and submit it, along with your CV, via the online application

portal by 12 noon exactly, Friday, 14th November 2025.

For more information and to apply