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Laboratory Technician

The Thrive Group

Frome

On-site

GBP 30,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Laboratory Technician to join their successful team in Frome. In this full-time role, you will be responsible for conducting tests in both chemistry and microbiology labs, operating advanced lab equipment, and managing stock effectively. This position offers a dynamic work environment where your skills will contribute to maintaining high standards in product testing and quality assurance. If you thrive in a fast-paced setting and are passionate about laboratory work, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a company that values your expertise and offers competitive benefits.

Company pension 6% employer contribution

Childcare vouchers

25 days holiday + Bank holidays

Company sick pay

4 x Death in Service

Experience in chemistry or microbiology labs, ideally in the food industry.
Strong communication and ability to work under pressure.

Conduct tests in chemistry and microbiology labs and operate lab equipment.
Manage stock, conduct audits, and ensure compliance with procedures.

Chemistry laboratory experience

Microbiology laboratory experience

Good communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Autoclaves

FTIR Spectroscopes

NIR spectrometers

LIMs or similar lab databases

Thrive Group are delighted to be working with our highly successful manufacturing company in Frome, who are actively seeking to recruit a Laboratory Technician to join the team.

What you will be doing:

Carry out all tests within both labs (Chemistry and Microbiology).
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 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 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 to be able to 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, Lates, Nights - 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 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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