Food Technician

Fera Science Ltd.; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday (rising to 29)

On-site gym

Restaurant

Free parking

Flexible working hours

Job summary

Fera Science Ltd. in York is seeking a Food Technician to support our Food Safety & Biosecurity team. You will prepare samples, log data in LIMS, and follow SOPs to ensure accurate analyses. Training is provided, and all career backgrounds are welcome.

Join a friendly, supportive lab environment with flexible hours, on-site facilities, and a commitment to staff development. You will handle diverse foods and learn from experienced scientists as part of a dedicated team.

Qualifications

• Basic IT skills including Word/Excel.
• Clear written records.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Interest in sciences and learning new techniques.

Responsibilities

• Follow SOPs to meet quality standards.
• Log samples into LIMS.
• Organise storage, retrieval and disposal of samples.
• Prepare samples for analysis using established techniques.
• Perform general lab duties: glassware washing, cleaning, and stock ordering.
• Maintain logs of chemicals and samples.
• Ensure equipment is properly maintained.
• Follow QA and safety procedures.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Record keeping

Attention to detail

Self-motivated

Tools

LIMS

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. We welcome applications from people of all career backgrounds, not just those with previous scientific experience. Full training will be provided, so if you are organised, reliable, and keen to learn, we'd love to hear from you. We welcome applications from people at all stages of their career, including those seeking part-time opportunities or a stable role within a supportive laboratory environment.

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

Please note the nature of this role requires regular handling and processing of animal/fish samples, cereals, nuts and other foodstuffs

What we're looking for:

• 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

What's in it for you?

• 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

We're an equal opportunity employer, which means we recruit and develop people based on their merit and passion. We’re committed to providing an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process and working environment for everyone. If you need the job description or application form in an alternative format or if you’d like to discuss other changes or support you might need going forward, please email at [e-mail] and we’ll get back to you.