Laboratory Assistant - Taw Valley

TN United Kingdom; England; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to support quality assurance processes. The role involves analyzing products and materials, conducting tests, and ensuring compliance with standards. You'll be responsible for maintaining laboratory equipment, collecting samples, and interpreting results. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to a forward-thinking company committed to sustainability and innovation in the dairy sector. If you are self-motivated, a team player, and eager to make an impact in a dynamic environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Ambition and drive are essential for success in this role.
• Good or advanced Microsoft Office skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct tests to analyze products and materials for quality.
• Communicate and report results to relevant departments.
• Maintain laboratory stock levels and uphold safety standards.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Data Analysis

Communication

Teamwork

Self-Motivation

Job description

Social network you want to login/join with:

Laboratory Assistant - Taw Valley, Devon

col-narrow-left

Client:

Location:

Job Category:

Other

-

EU work permit required:

Yes

col-narrow-right

Job Reference:

096843325442

Job Views:

6

Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

col-wide

Job Description:

About the job

As a Laboratory Assistant, the successful candidate will analyze and evaluate products and materials to ensure quality and compliance with approved analysis standards. They will follow established processes and provide support to meet operational targets.

Duties will also include:

• Conducting tests to analyze products and materials.
• Collecting samples across the site, registering them, and sending them for analysis.
• Interpreting analysis results and escalating non-conformance issues as needed.
• Creating action plans for non-conformances and following up according to procedures.
• Communicating and reporting results to relevant departments.
• Ensuring instrumentation is functioning, calibrated, and verified methods are used.
• Maintaining laboratory stock levels.
• Upholding laboratory safety and 5S standards.

What you’ll need to be successful in the role

• Ambition and drive
• Good or advanced Microsoft Office skills
• Experience in data analysis is advantageous but not essential
• Team player committed to business success
• Self-motivated and excellent communicator

About Arla

• We are a farmer-owned cooperative committed to partnering with farmers for fair milk prices.
• We have experimented with bio-powered trucks and built the world’s first 100% carbon-neutral dairy.
• We produce Lurpak, a globally iconic butter brand.
• We are a Danish company operating worldwide across multiple regions.