food technician

FERA SCIENCE LTD; Sand Hutton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days' holiday (rising to 29)

On-site gym

Restaurant on site

Free parking

Pension scheme

Volunteer day

LTIP shares

Employee Network Groups

Job summary

Fera Science Ltd is seeking a Food Technician to support the analysis of chemical residues and contaminants in foods. You will work from SOPs, log samples in LIMS, and prepare materials for analysis while maintaining equipment and safety standards.

The role involves general lab duties, record-keeping, and collaboration with the team. A methodical approach and IT skills (Word/Excel) are essential. Salary is £25,000 with generous holiday and benefits.

Qualifications

• Follow SOPs to meet defined quality standards.
• Log samples onto LIMS and maintain records.
• Organise the storage, retrieval and disposal of samples.
• Prepare samples for analysis using established techniques.
• Carry out general laboratory duties including glassware washing and stock control and ordering.

Responsibilities

• Operate according to SOPs to ensure quality and accuracy.
• Log samples in LIMS and maintain complete records.
• Prepare samples for analysis using established techniques.
• Carry out general lab duties including glassware washing and stock management.
• Ensure equipment is properly maintained and calibrated.
• Follow QA, safety procedures and IT basics (Word/Excel).
• Maintain clear written records and follow instructions precisely.
• Develop good working relationships with colleagues and team members.

Skills

Attention to detail

Self-motivation

Teamwork

Record keeping

Follow SOPs

Tools

LIMS

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Join us as a Food Technician and make an invaluable contribution to our Food Safety & Biosecurity! As a food technician, you will be responsible for the receipt and preparation of sample for the analysis of chemical residues and contaminants in foods as well as preparing samples for food authenticity studies. What you'll be doing:

• Work from Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) to meet defined quality standards.
• Log samples onto the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
• Organise the storage, retrieval and disposal of samples.
• Prepare samples for analysis using established techniques.
• Carry out general laboratory duties including glassware washing, laboratory cleaning and maintaining/ordering of consumable/chemical stocks
• Maintain logs of chemicals and samples as required
• Ensure equipment is properly maintained
• Be aware of and follow the appropriate quality assurance and safety procedures
• Practical IT experience, in particular Microsoft Packages such as Word and Excel.
• Ability to keep clear written records.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions efficiently.
• Ability to recognise when things have potential to go wrong.
• Self-motivated and have an ability to develop good working relationships with colleagues and other team members.
• A methodical approach to work and attention to detail
• A desire to develop a career in the sciences would be preferred
  Salary: £25,000
• 25 days' holiday (rising to 29) with the opportunity to buy extra leave.
• Flexible working hours, on-site gym, restaurant, and free parking
• The opportunity to take a paid day out of the office, volunteering for our charity partners or a cause of your choice
• Company matched pension, life assurance, a cycle2work scheme, 15 weeks' fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, paternity pay of two weeks…and plenty more.
• Voluntary benefits designed to suit your lifestyle - from discounts on retail and socialising, to health & wellbeing, travel and technology
• Fera operates a LTIP (Long Term Incentive Plan) under which all employees are awarded points towards shares in the Employee Benefits Trust on an annual basis. The Employee Benefits Trust holds shares on behalf of our employee, at the point of an equity event the shares will realise a cash value.
• Access to our Employee Network Groups, which represent every strand of diversity and allow colleagues to connect and learn from each other on an open, inclusive platform