Full time permanent Laboratory Technician (part time may be available)

EPL Bio Analytical Services; Bristol; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Laboratory Technician to join their team in the vibrant city of Bristol. This role offers the opportunity to engage in essential food sampling and laboratory analysis, ensuring the highest standards of cleanliness and precision in a dynamic environment. Ideal for those looking to advance their career, this position provides a chance to work within a supportive team while contributing to vital health and safety standards in food production. If you're passionate about science and eager to make a difference, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

28 days paid holiday pro rata

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Self-motivated and flexible with a mature outlook.
• Able to handle different types of food and perform under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Determine bacterial colonies and produce accurate counts.
• Conduct laboratory analysis on food and water samples.

Skills

Self-motivated

Flexible

Team player

Ability to perform under pressure

Fast learner

Food handling

Job description

Company Description

One Scientific Ltd have over 25 years of offering a comprehensive range of microbiological and chemical testing services.

Job Description

We are looking for a full-time permanent Laboratory Technician with an industrial food production skill to support our team in the day-to-day running of the business. The Lab Technician will assist in food sampling, measuring, analyzing, and maintaining the lab area clean following our sample processing and aseptic technique procedure in cooperation with the rest of our laboratory team.

Key Responsibilities for the role

1. Determining bacterial colonies on plates and producing an accurate count.
2. Laboratory analysis on food and water samples by various methods.
3. To ensure the maintenance of equipment and adequate stocks of reagents and consumables are upheld in the Lab.
4. Maintain cleanliness and sterility of equipment along with general cleaning duties.

A Successful Candidate Must Be

1. Self-motivated
2. Flexible
3. Willing to work hard and a good team player
4. A mature outlook and attitude are necessary
5. Able to perform well under pressure
6. Being able to handle different types of food
7. Fast learner
8. Being able to stand on your feet for a long period.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and skilled person looking to develop their career or looking for a new challenge in an international company.

Job Details

No Vacancy: 1
Start date: ASAP!
Salary: £12.21 per hour.
Hours: 40 hours per week Thursday to Monday between the hours of 09:30 to 18:00 (Part time may be available)
Holiday: 28 days paid holiday (including BH) pro rata

If you would like to apply for this role, please send us your updated CV and cover letter to [e-mail].

Please, include the job position in the subject of your email in the following format OSL: Lab Technician.

Directions to One Scientific Ltd.

For your information, there is a Park and Ride (Bristol A4 Portway) at the end of our road (Victoria Road) so we are easily accessible by bus from the city centre. We are the last industrial estate on the right-hand side of Victoria Road before you reach the Port gates. By train, there is a small branch line from Temple Meads Station to Portway Park and Ride station, approx. 0.5 miles from our location in Avonmouth.