Murphy Water are hiring a Laboratory Technician to support the Laboratory and Operations Department in the 
commissioning, monitoring, and maintenance of water and wastewater projects across the country. This is an 
exciting opportunity to join an established contractor and contribute to the operational performance of essential 
infrastructure. 

The successful candidate will join the Murphy Water engineering business within the Laboratory Department, 
reporting to the Process Compliance Manager 

The role involves supporting the operations team through sampling, analysis, and data reporting for water and 
wastewater treatment processes. Responsibilities include assisting in ensuring compliance with regulatory and 
performance standards and contributing to the development and implementation of effective operation and 
maintenance strategies.The position also involves supporting water process optimisation and applying problem-
solving expertise across the business unit. This includes facilitation and coordination with managers, team 
leaders, operations technicians, and site personnel to optimise process performance, as well as interfacing with 
relevant stakeholders and clients. 

Murphy is committed to recruiting and retaining talented individuals to support the company’s growth and long-
term success in the industry. We actively invest in our staff through continuous professional development, and 
our CPD Programme is accredited by Engineers Ireland. 

Role Duties 
▪ Perform routine and specialised chemical, physical, and microbiological analyses on samples from 
water and wastewater treatment processes, including raw water, treated water, plant influent, 
process streams, final effluent, sludge, and environmental monitoring programmes. 
▪ Conduct laboratory testing of key water and wastewater quality parameters including colour, 
turbidity, hardness, alkalinity, conductivity, pH, chlorine residual, ammonia, nitrate, total 
phosphorus, orthophosphate, COD, BOD, TSS, and other process-critical parameters required for 
operational performance and regulatory compliance. 
▪ Support the monitoring, optimisation, and troubleshooting of water and wastewater treatment 
processes, including coagulation, flocculation, filtration, disinfection, biological treatment, sludge 
treatment, and nutrient removal systems.

▪ Undertake laboratory analysis to support process performance assessments, operational 
investigations, commissioning activities, and compliance monitoring across water and wastewater 
treatment facilities. 
▪ Ensure all analytical results are accurately recorded, interpreted, and validated in line with quality 
control protocols. 
▪ Perform data trending, statistical review, and validation of test results to identify anomalies, inform 
operational decisions, and ensure data integrity. 
▪ Prepare, maintain, and verify calibration records for laboratory equipment (daily, monthly, and as 
required), ensuring instruments are performing within acceptable ranges. 
▪ Assist in the development, review, and validation of laboratory methods in compliance with relevant 
standards and best practices. 
▪ Maintain laboratory cleanliness and organisation, including the washing, sterilising, and upkeep of 
analytical equipment and glassware. 
▪ Manage laboratory supplies, including ordering reagents and consumables, maintaining an updated 
chemical inventory list, and ensuring availability of updated MSDS documentation. 
▪ Ensure all work is performed in compliance with company health and safety policies, environmental 
standards, and statutory regulations. 
▪ Adhere to all internal policies and procedures related to quality assurance, ethical conduct, and 
health, safety, environmental, sustainability and quality (SHESQ) protocols. 
▪ Collaborate with operations teams by providing timely and actionable data to support plant 
optimisation, compliance reporting, and troubleshooting. 
▪ Maintain detailed laboratory records and contribute to internal and external audits, inspections, 
and reporting obligations. 
▪ Contribute to a respectful, inclusive, and team-oriented working environment. 
▪ Demonstrate flexibility by supporting laboratory and field sampling work across various sites in 
Ireland. 
▪ Be a punctual, motivated, and organised self-starter who is enthusiastic and conscientious about 
completing work on time and to a high standard. 

Qualifications & Skills 
▪ Diploma / degree qualification is desirable (preferred but non-essential) 
▪ Knowledge of laboratory work is desirable. All training will be received on the job. 
▪ Experience within the Water / Wastewater industry a distinct advantage 
▪ Motivated, self-starter with excellent communications skill 
▪ Ability to collaborate with multiple disciplines (civil, electrical, process, etc.) and provide technical 
and commercial guidance in a multidisciplinary environment. 
▪ Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a track record of resolving technical issues and 
managing project changes. 
▪ Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Proficiency with data analysis software is 
advantageous 
▪ Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively liaise with clients, subcontractors, and 
team members. 
▪ Ability to engage with clients and stakeholders effectively, ensuring their needs are met 
throughout the project lifecycle. 
▪ Full, clean driving licence