Laboratory Technician
to join the team. What you will be doing: Operate equipment such as Autoclaves, FTIR Spectroscopes, NIR spectrometers. Complete daily taste panels and manage reference samples. Ensure that all stock is rotated correctly, conduct stock-takes, and report to management any stock needs. Be competent with lab databases (LIMs or similar system). Test via internal and external monitoring procedures and conduct internal audits to a given schedule. Carry out environmental and plant hygiene swabs. Determine and act on non-complying results by communicating information and following up with re-sampling and re-testing. Use positive release systems for product ingredients and finished products. What you will need to succeed: Previous chemistry or micro laboratory experience, ideally in the Food industry. Good communication skills with colleagues and all levels of management. Demonstrate ability to work under pressure, assess workload, and breaks to ensure all the testing required is carried out in a timely manner. Able to work to strict procedures and be audited while carrying out tasks within the lab. What you will receive in return: £29,984.07 per annum DOE. 3 rotating shifts: Earlies 0600-1400, Lates 1400-2200, Nights 2200-0600 - Full time - 37.30 hours. Company pension 6% employer contribution (Salary exchange). Childcare vouchers (Salary exchange). 25 days holiday + Bank holidays. Company sick pay. 4 x Death in Service. What you need to do next: If this position sounds of interest and you would like to be considered, please email sarah.elliott@thrivegroup.co.uk or contact me on 01225 632666 to discuss further. Thrive Group are acting as an employment agency with respect to this vacancy. If you have not heard from a consultant within 7 days, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
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