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The Regional Public Analyst, Deputy (Chemistry) will:

• Deputise for the Public Analyst,

• Assist and support the Public Analyst in the effective management of the Public Analyst’s Laboratory (PAL), making the best possible use of allocated resources, with special responsibility in the chemical analytical and quality area.

• Assist the Public Analyst in the planning, organisation and co-ordination of the overall development of the PAL service, with special responsibility in the chemical analytical area.

• Co-ordinate, in conjunction with the Public Analyst and service users, the production and implementation of the annual Food Surveillance Programme.

• Ensure that customer service is delivered to the highest standards.

• Ensure that service agreements with the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI), Department of Agriculture, Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA), etc. and other agencies are agreed, monitored and fulfilled.

• Liaise with Environmental Health Officers, Local Authorities and other customers, as appropriate.

• Liaise with safefoodregarding:

o Research,

o Training,

o Inter-laboratory co-operation,

o Information Publication,

• Ensure the continued accreditation status of PAL is maintained, with special responsibility for the chemistry analytical area.

• Have an excellent working knowledge of the ISO 17025 standard, including auditing under this standard.

• Be familiar with relevant legislation, regulations and procedures,

• Assist the Public Analyst in the management, support and supervision of all staff allocated to the PAL in line with HSE Policies and Procedures

• Effectively manage the overall day-to-day activities of the chemistry analytical area.

• Ensure the timely reporting of samples, including individual, quarterly and annual reports, as appropriate.

• Carry out chemical analysis and the microscopical examination of food, cosmetics, drugs, pharmaceuticals, water, sewage, or articles of miscellaneous nature, as appropriate,

• Actively participate in continuing education, training and research activities consistent with the position,

• Perform such other duties appropriate to the office as may be assigned by the Public Analyst.

The above Duties and Responsibilities are not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to him/her from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office.