The State Laboratory

Career Opportunities with The State Laboratory

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About Us

The 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?

The 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

Principal Officer (Corporate Services)

The State Laboratory are seeking applications for the position of Principal Officer – Corporate Services.

The Principal Officer will be a member of the Management Board and the successful candidate will provide effective management supporting the State Laboratory’s analytical and advisory services and contribute to management decisions, as well as playing an important role in the strategic direction, governance and development of the organisation.

Closing Date: 12pm on Tuesday the 19th of November

Interviews: It is envisioned that interviewing for this role will be held the week commencing 9 December 2024