Laboratory QA Technician

michele ryan Dance!; Hatton CP; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A beverage production company in Hatton is seeking a Lab Analyst to ensure product quality and compliance. You will be responsible for testing and analyzing products, maintaining lab equipment, and conducting sensory analyses. Candidates should hold a degree in Food Science with at least a year of laboratory experience. This role offers 25 days annual leave, a contributory pension scheme, and a competitive salary with a shift allowance.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Contributory pension scheme

Competitive salary plus shift allowance

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-year experience in a beverage or food laboratory.
• Experience in a high-speed manufacturing environment.
• HACCP Level 2 in food manufacturing is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Test and analyze products to meet standards.
• Control packaging according to specifications.
• Maintain lab equipment and perform calibration audits.
• Conduct sensory analysis on finished products.
• Ensure hygiene standards in production areas.

Skills

Product testing and analysis

Laboratory maintenance

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Food Science or related field

Job description

We produce a wide range of high-quality mineral waters and soft drinks. Thanks to our state-of-the-art production equipment, we can respond flexibly to retailer demand. We offer you a dynamic work environment with plenty of development opportunities.

What You Do

• Testing and analyzing products to ensure they meet customer and industry standards
• Controlling of packaging according to specifications
• Maintaining lab equipment and performing calibration audits
• Conducting sensory analysis on finished products
• Placing non-conforming products on hold when needed
• Carrying out tasks in the field of environmental and effluent analysis
• Ensuring of impeccable hygiene standards in all production areas
• Collecting microbiological samplings and their preparation in our own on site laboratory
  
  

Who You Are

• Hold a degree in Food Science or a related field
• At least 1-year experience within a similar role in a beverage or food laboratory environment
• Experience in working in a high-speed manufacturing environment
• Good IT skills and an HACCP Level 2 in food manufacturing industry would be desirable
• High degree of responsibility and attention to detail
• Good verbal and written communication skills
  
  

OUR OFFER

• 25 days annual leave plus 8 days UK bank holidays per year
• Interesting tasks in a continually growing company
• Contributory pension scheme
• Competitive salary plus 18.33% shift allowance
• Contract type: Permanent
• Working time: 39 hours per week // 3-shift pattern, 6-2, 2-10, 10-6
• Occupational date: Immediate start date available
  
  

WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?

Simply apply directly online to MEG Derby via jobs.schwarz-produktion.com.

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