Lab Technician

Schreiber Foods; Stonehouse; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company is looking for an experienced Lab Technician to join their team in Stonehouse, England. The ideal candidate will carry out chemical testing and sampling of raw materials and finished products, ensuring quality and safety compliance. Applicants should have GCSE qualifications in English, Maths, and Science, with a preference for A Level in Science. This position requires attention to detail and the ability to work collaboratively in a team to maintain high standards of food safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Background experience in a laboratory function, preferably in food manufacturing.
• Ability to undertake analysis using various techniques.

Responsibilities

• Carry out chemical testing and sampling of materials and products.
• Ensure food safety and quality of finished goods.
• Perform microbiological testing and maintain quality programs.

Skills

Chemical testing

Attention to details

Teamwork

Good written English

Education

GCSE / O level in English, Maths & Science

Science A level or equivalent

Job description

Job Category: Quality Job Family: Food Safety & Quality Job Description:

Join our team at Stonehouse Gloucestershire as an experienced Lab Technician.

Job purpose

• To carry out chemical testing and sampling of incoming raw materials, in process product and finished products in accordance with Schreiber Standard Methods and Industry Codes of Practice.
• To carry out environmental swabbing.
• To work closely with production team to ensure food safety and quality of finish goods

Education and experience

• To be educated to GCSE / O level in English, Maths & Science; Science A level standard (or equivalent) is preferred.
• Have background experience in a laboratory function, preferably in food manufacturing

Tasks

• Chemical and sensory analysis of raw ingredients and finished product (Food Scan, Titration, pH etc.)
• To undertake shelf life analysis of samples, as required
• Sampling of finish products for microbiological testing by external laboratory
• Maintaining Quality Program
• Calibration and maintenance of measuring equipment
• Filter checks for any foreign bodies
• Collection and storage of retain samples
• Environmental monitoring of production areas
• Microbiological plate count
• Micro analysis of drinking water & analysis of processing aids (Glycol etc.)
• Statistics reports (basic excel) & general documentation
• Putting product on hold and releasing product on a system; Product investigation
• To advise operations teams on product disposition and corrective action following adverse results
• GMP production tours and checks for hygiene, cleanliness and work/product safety.
• To work with the team in collecting lab deliveries, dealing with lab waste streams and supplying consumables to the factory as required
• Monitoring of stock levels

Additional requirements

• Ability to work in a team
• Attention to details
• Ability to cooperate with others
• Awareness of hygiene in theory and practice
• Good spoken and written English language

Schreiber Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.