Laboratory Assistant

Quick Staff Uk; Haverfordwest; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Quick Staff UK is recruiting a Laboratory Technician / Laboratory Assistant to join a well-established food manufacturer in Haverfordwest. The role offers training and may lead to a permanent position.

Ideal candidates have prior laboratory experience, a keen eye for detail and strong organisational skills, with ability to follow procedures and record results accurately. Flexible to work three shifts and contribute to a team-driven quality environment.

Qualifications

• Have previous laboratory experience (essential).
• Keen eye for detail and excellent organisational skills.
• Able to follow procedures accurately and record results clearly.
• Reliable, motivated and able to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Interest in science, food technology or laboratory-based work.
• Aged 18 or over.

Responsibilities

• Testing raw materials used within food production
• Carrying out product quality testing
• Recording and reporting test results accurately
• Preparing samples for analysis
• Maintaining laboratory cleanliness and following strict hygiene procedures
• Following laboratory procedures and food safety standards
• Supporting the wider Quality team as required

Skills

Laboratory experience

Attention to detail

Record results clearly

Teamwork

Interest in science

Job description

Looking to gain valuable laboratory experience with a well-established food manufacturer?

Quick Staff UK is currently recruiting for a Laboratory Technician / Laboratory Assistant to join one of our established food manufacturing clients in Haverfordwest. This assignment has the potential to become a permanent role.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous laboratory experience, including students (aged 18+) who are looking to apply the knowledge gained during their studies in a real working laboratory environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Testing raw materials used within food production
• Carrying out product quality testing
• Recording and reporting test results accurately
• Preparing samples for analysis
• Maintaining laboratory cleanliness and following strict hygiene procedures
• Following laboratory procedures and food safety standards
• Supporting the wider Quality team as required.

Full training will be provided on the company's systems and testing procedures.

Working Hours:

6am - 1.30pm

8am-4.30pm

11.30am-8pm

(Monday to Friday Rotating weekly)

Flexibility to work all three shifts is essential.

Key Requirements:

• Have previous laboratory experience (essential)
• Have a keen eye for detail and excellent organisational skills
• Can follow procedures accurately and record results clearly
• Are reliable, motivated and able to work independently as well as part of a team
• Have an interest in science, food technology or laboratory-based work
• Are aged 18 or over.

This opportunity would particularly suit a university student or graduate looking to gain valuable industry experience within a professional laboratory environment.

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.