Laboratory Technician

Glebe Farm Foods Ltd; Huntingdon; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Glebe Farm Foods Ltd is seeking a Laboratory Technician to join the Technical Team in our on-site laboratory. You will carry out a range of testing and support daily lab operations to ensure ingredients and finished products meet quality and food safety standards.

Ideal candidates have at least 12 months’ laboratory experience in food manufacturing, strong IT skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Ideally, you’ll have at least 12 months’ experience working in a laboratory environment and be keen to develop your knowledge within food manufacturing.
• A degree in Food Science, Chemistry or a related subject would be an advantage but is not essential.
• Good IT and computer skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out analytical and chemical testing of raw materials and finished products
• Preparing and sending samples for microbiological testing
• Carrying out environmental and plant hygiene swabbing
• Reviewing test results and taking appropriate action when results fall outside specification, including re-sampling and re-testing
• Maintaining accurate laboratory records and using LIMS or similar laboratory database systems

Skills

Laboratory experience

Attention to detail

IT skills

Communication skills

Prioritisation

Teamwork

Independence

Under pressure

Conscientiousness

Education

Degree in Food Science or Chemistry

Tools

LIMS

Job description

Are you looking to build your career in food manufacturing and put your laboratory skills to work in a busy, hands-on environment?

We’re looking for a Laboratory Technician to join the Technical Team at Glebe Farm Foods. Based in our on-site laboratory, you’ll play an important role in ensuring our ingredients and finished products meet the high standards of quality and food safety that our customers expect.

This is a great opportunity for someone with laboratory experience who enjoys practical work, has a keen eye for detail and would like to develop their career within the food manufacturing industry.

What you’ll be doing

Working as part of our Technical Team, you’ll be responsible for carrying out a range of laboratory testing and supporting the day-to-day operation of our on-site lab.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out analytical and chemical testing of raw materials and finished products
• Preparing and sending samples for microbiological testing
• Carrying out environmental and plant hygiene swabbing
• Completing taste panels and managing product reference samples
• Reviewing test results and taking appropriate action when results fall outside specification, including re-sampling and re-testing
• Responding to requests for product release
• Maintaining accurate laboratory records and using LIMS or similar laboratory database systems
• Supporting internal and external monitoring procedures and completing scheduled internal audits
• Managing laboratory stock, including stock rotation and stock takes
• Maintaining excellent standards of housekeeping and safely disposing of laboratory waste
• Prioritising your workload to ensure testing is completed on time and laboratory KPIs are achieved
• Working safely at all times and helping to maintain a safe working environment for everyone on site

You’ll be trusted to work independently within an agreed schedule while also working closely with colleagues across the Technical Team and wider business.

What we’re looking for

Ideally, you’ll have at least 12 months’ experience working in a laboratory environment and be keen to develop your knowledge within food manufacturing.

You’ll also need:

• Good IT and computer skills
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to your work
• The ability to organise and prioritise your workload effectively
• Confidence working independently as well as part of a team
• Good communication skills and the ability to work with colleagues at all levels
• The ability to remain accurate and organised when working under pressureA conscientious, diligent and trustworthy approach

A degree in Food Science, Chemistry or a related subject would be an advantage but is not essential.

Who are Glebe Farm Foods?

We’re an independent family business where oats are more than just a crop – they’re our obsession, our passion and our way of life.

We take pride in producing the highest-quality, pure British gluten-free oats, supplying customers and food manufacturers around the world. From field to farm to food, we carefully manage every stage of the process – from growing through to processing – to deliver exceptional quality.

Our PureOaty brand includes our range of tOATtally tasty oat drinks, granolas and porridges, produced with the same commitment to quality ingredients and sustainability. Our products are 100% gluten-free and certified by Coeliac UK.

If you’d like to develop your laboratory career in a growing British food manufacturing business where quality really matters, we’d love to hear from you.

Glebe Farm Foods Ltd. is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome and encourage candidates from all backgrounds and walks of life to apply. If you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements for the recruitment process or the role, please email us to [e-mail] and we will be happy to discuss.

Please only apply if you have the right to work in the UK, we are unable to provide sponsorship.