Food Laboratory Technician - QA & Processing

Eurofins UK Food Testing; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension Plan

Life Assurance Scheme

Healthcare Cash Plan

On-site parking

Perkbox access

Job summary

Eurofins Scientific in Grimsby is seeking a laboratory technician on a fixed-term contract ending 21 December 2026. You will join the food testing team, carrying out registration, processing, media preparation and tests to meet quality standards.

The role offers 37.5 hours per week on a 2 on/2 off shift pattern: 10:00–21:00 for Sat, Sun, Tue, Wed; 10:00–21:30 on Mon, Thu, Fri. Training provided and UK health and safety obligations observed.

Qualifications

• Degree in science and laboratory experience desirable but training provided.
• Good organisational and technical problem‑solving skills.
• Reliable, thorough and capable of handling pressure.

Responsibilities

• Register food samples to quality standards.
• Process food samples according to procedures.
• Prepare media and perform reading/confirmation tests.
• Conduct media QC, IQC and environmental monitoring.
• Record data, maintain documentation, and ensure safety.
• Support UKAS accreditation compliance and continuous improvement.
• Provide high level internal/external customer care.
• Adhere to company rules and perform additional tasks as needed.

Skills

Lab experience

Organisational skills

Problem solving

Pressure under control

Education

Science degree or equivalent

Job description

Eurofins Scientific in Grimsby is seeking a laboratory technician on a fixed-term contract ending 21 December 2026. You will join the food testing team, carrying out registration, processing, media preparation and tests to meet quality standards.

The role offers 37.5 hours per week on a 2 on/2 off shift pattern: 10:00–21:00 for Sat, Sun, Tue, Wed; 10:00–21:30 on Mon, Thu, Fri. Training provided and UK health and safety obligations observed.