Senior Lab Technician - 6 Month FTC

Weetabix; Burton Latimer; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food industry is seeking a Microbiologist to execute testing programs, ensuring safety and quality of products. The role involves conducting microbiological tests, supporting laboratory operations, and fostering improvements. Ideal candidates will have relevant educational backgrounds and experience in microbiology or chemistry. This position offers competitive benefits and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Double-matched ER contributed pension scheme

Annual salary review

Healthcare plan

Access to 24/7 counselling service

Maternity pay

Paternity leave

Flexible working policies

Qualifications

• Microbiology or Chemistry professional experience required.
• Understanding of basic statistics and ISO 17025 accreditation.

Responsibilities

• Execute the Microbiological testing program.
• Conduct various Microbiology tests and interpret results.
• Assist in internal audits and laboratory accreditation.

Skills

Planning

Organisational

Time-management

Communication

Curiosity

Education

Biology A level or equivalent

Science-related degree

Tools

Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)

Job description

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We are not supporting candidates who require sponsorship for this position.

We utilise our Preferred Agency Supplier Partners as and when we require additional support.

We are committed to improving diversity and equality throughout Weetabix especially within our Recruitment processes.

We are always looking to enhance our current teams with diverse skills, experience, backgrounds and personalities ; so if your skills and experience look a little different and you believe you can add value to the role and/or Weetabix, then we would love you to drop us your CV or apply! No candidate will ever meet 100% of the desired qualifications, skills and/ or experience, but we are ambitious to attract the right talent for how we want our business to grow.

You might not be right for the role, yet but we are always looking for talented people!

Closing date: 25th May 2025

Interview process: Two Stage Interview Process

Working pattern: On-Site Monday-Friday, 09.00am-17.00pm

The recipe!

The primary focus of this role is to execute the Microbiological testing program, delivering precise, timely, and reliable results that empower essential business decisions and uphold the safety and quality of our food products. Additionally, you'll play a key role in fostering ongoing improvements within relevant sectors, aiding in problem-solving initiatives for the business, and contributing to the development of new products.

• Conduct various Microbiology tests, interpreting results with scientific knowledge and risk assessment.
• Follow safety and housekeeping protocols, promptly reporting any hazards.
• Assist in internal audits and laboratory accreditation.
• Validate, troubleshoot, and monitor lab methods and equipment performance; train team members as needed.
• Coordinate external testing as necessary.
• Perform routine maintenance and calibration of analytical equipment.
• Act as deputy for Lab Manager or Lab Analyst, supporting scientific risk assessments.

Requirements

Non-negotiables:

• Ideally, Biology, A level or equivalent, and/or a science-related degree or relevant laboratory experience
• Microbiology or Chemistry professional experience
• An understanding of basic statistics and ISO 17025 accreditation
• Technical Microbiology testing skills including PCR is beneficial
• Great planning, organisational, time-management and communication skills you will have the ability to make decisions and understand the impact and urgency of them
• Alignment to Weetabix values
• Are always curious to finding new ways to do business!
• Have the ability to demonstrate how you keep up to date in your field of expertise

Nice to haves:

• Laboratory experience including exposure with ISO 17025 accreditation and a laboratory information management system (LIMS) would be beneficial

Benefits

Competitive salary & Annual Flexible benefits

• Excellent Double-matched ER contributed pension scheme up to 12% from us
• Annual Salary review
• Healthcare plan
• Access to 24/7 counselling service (in partnership with Grocery Aid)

To support our employees we also offer:

• Maternity Pay / Paternity leave
• Dependants and Carers Leave
• Additional Time Off for Fertility Treatment
• Neonatal Care Leave
• Flexible Working Policies
• Working Parents Support Group

Check out our website for more information: https://weetabixfoodcompany.co.uk/careers/

Please Note: Our company policy is not to advertise salaries as we want to benchmark all candidates based on skills and experience that need to be evidenced upon application and screening.

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