Laboratory Team Member

SGS; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading testing company in Cambridge is looking for a Laboratory Team Member to join their enthusiastic team. The role involves preparing food samples, entering data accurately, and ensuring quality standards. No prior experience is necessary as full training will be provided. Ideal candidates will have a positive attitude and a willingness to learn. A competitive salary and benefits are included.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Retailer discounts

Birthday day off

Generous annual leave

Performance-related bonus

Qualifications

• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Basic understanding of following processes.
• Reliability and punctuality are essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food samples according to analytical test procedures.
• Accurately enter laboratory test data into relevant IT systems.
• Build good working relationships with colleagues and clients.
• Report on Quality or Health and Safety issues.

Skills

Positive attitude

Willingness to learn

Ability to work well in a team

Basic numeracy skills

Basic literacy skills

Reliability

Punctuality

Job description

Company Description

We are SGS – the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world. Our brand promise – when you need to be sure – underscores our commitment to trust, integrity and reliability.

ROLE OVERVIEW

• Job Title:Laboratory Team Member
• Job Type:Permanent
• Salary :£23,868 pa
• Location: Bar Hill, Cambridge
• Hours: Various shift patterns available
  • Sunday To Wednesday
  • Wednesday to Saturday
  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekends
• Competitive pension scheme
• Retailer discounts
• Birthday day off
• Generous annual leave
• Performance related bonus (subject toeligibility criteria)

Job Description

We are currently seeking reliable and enthusiastic individuals to join our laboratory team.

An ideal candidate would have some previous experience in either a lab setting or process driven fast paced environment, such as food manufacturing, production, warehousing, hospitality.

No previous experience? Don't worry — full training will be provided. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to start a career in a scientific or technical environment.

The role includes:

• Prepare food samples in accordance with appropriate analytical test procedures and within customer requirements and where appropriate record results
• Accurately entering laboratory test data into relevant IT system
• Help to build a good working relationship between colleagues, other teams and clients to reduce inefficiencies and capture all business opportunities.
• Report any Quality or Health and Safety issues the Laboratory Team Leader and register on the company’s quality system.

Qualifications

What we are looking for:

• A positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Basic understanding of how to follow processes
• Ability to work well in a team
• Basic numeracy and literacy skills
• Reliable and punctual

Additional Information

*******For those with allergies, please be advised that the food tested in the laboratory is likely to contain these ingredients: milk, eggs, wheat, soybean, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, and shellfish*****

APPLY NOW for full consideration, you can be sure that your application will be treated confidentially and impartially, and you will always receive an update within 10 business days.

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.