Food QA Technician

Ambitions Personnel; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A highly respected food manufacturer in Peterborough is seeking a Quality Assurance specialist to ensure compliance through quality sampling and reporting. Ideal candidates will have experience in QA/Sensory and Good Laboratory Practices, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. An HNC in a science subject is preferred. The role involves significant lab work and immediate start availability.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing environment working within QA/Sensory.
• Practical experience of Good Laboratory Practices.
• Ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct quality sampling, analysis & reporting for various samples.
• Timely maintenance of data systems for compliance.
• Support sensory activities including taste panels and sample preparation.

Skills

Quality Assurance experience

Good Laboratory Practices

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Ability to interpret analytical data

Education

HNC or equivalent in a science subject

Tools

SAP

Job description

Our client is a highly respected and successful food manufacturing company based in Peterborough.

We have a temporary assignment on offer that may well become permanent for the right person.

The successful candidate will be needed to start ASAP and have previous work experience in a similar role.

Will best suit someone located close to Peterborough, Cambridgeshire.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct quality sampling, analysis & reporting for raw materials, work in progress, finished products and environmental samples.
• Timely and accurate maintenance of data systems to ensure compliance to traceability standards and key performance indicators.
• Support of sensory activities: taste panels, sample preparation, sample collection, sample submissions, processing of results.
• Adherence to good manufacturing practices (GMP), good laboratory practices (GLP) and master cleaning schedules (MCS).
• Compliance with Company, third party and Customer standards demonstrated by successful completion of Inter-lab proficiency schemes, routine refresher training and competency assessments.
• Calibration and maintenance of lab equipment.
• Support with complaint investigations, analysing data and providing information as required.
• Involvement in root cause analysis processes for site, representing QA / sensory and providing expertise for their area.
• This is a hands on QA role with lots of lab work.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

• Experience in a manufacturing environment working within QA / Sensory.
• Practical experience of Good Laboratory Practices.
• Further educated to HNC or equivalent in a science subject (preferably chemistry / biochemistry).
• Ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a team.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to interact with multiple levels within the business as well as with external contactors.
• Working knowledge of SAP would be advantageous.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to interpret analytical and microbiological data.

Please apply NOW for immediate consideration.