Laboratory Technician

ZipRecruiter; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer in York is seeking an experienced contract microbiologist for an immediate start. Responsibilities include aseptic technique and working to ISO17025 standards. A proactive attitude and a background in food science will be advantageous. The role offers a pay rate of £13 per hour with a 37-hour work week, Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Experience in food microbiology testing preferred.
• Proactive and enthusiastic candidates desired.
• Background in food science will be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Perform aseptic technique for sample prep and plating.
• Work to ISO17025 / GLP standards.
• Participate in project and investigative work.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Experience with ISO17025 / GLP

Food microbiology testing

Job description

Overview

This Brigg Scientific client is a major food manufacturer based in York, who are looking to recruit an experienced contract microbiologist for an immediate start.

Responsibilities

• Aseptic technique for sample prep, plating & sub-culturing
• Attention to detail / accuracy
• Flexibility to react to the needs of the department and plan workload
• Experience of working to ISO17025 / GLP
• Exposure to a fast-paced work environment
• Food microbiology testing experience will be an advantage
• Project and investigative work

Proactive and enthusiastic applicants with a food science background will be at an advantage for this 6 month contract, working for a household name in food production. The pay rate is £13 / hour.

They operate a 37 hour working week Monday - Friday