Laboratory Technician in Frome

Energy Jobline CVL; Frome; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading laboratory in the food industry in Frome is seeking a laboratory technician to conduct various tests in Chemistry and Microbiology. The role requires previous lab experience and the ability to work under pressure while following strict protocols. The position offers a competitive salary of £32,000 per annum and comprehensive benefits including a pension scheme, childcare vouchers, and generous holiday allowance.

Benefits

Company pension 6% employer contribution

Childcare vouchers

25 days holiday + Bank holidays

Company sick pay

4 x Death in Service

Qualifications

• Previous chemistry or microbiology experience, ideally in the food industry.
• Demonstrated ability to work under strict procedures and be audited.
• Competency with laboratory databases like LIMS.

Responsibilities

• Carries out tests within both Chemistry and Microbiology labs.
• Operates lab equipment and ensures stock management.
• Conducts internal audits and manages sample re-testing.

Skills

Chemistry or microbiology laboratory experience

Good communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Competency with lab databases

Tools

Autoclaves

FTIR Spectroscopes

NIR Spectrometers

Job description

What you will be doing:

• You will be required to carry out all tests within both labs (Chemistry and Microbiology).
• Operate equipment such as Autoclaves,FTIRSpectroscopes,NIRspectrometers].
• To be able to complete daily taste panels, and to be able to carry out the management of reference samples.
• To be able to ensure that all stock is rotated correctly, conduct stock-takes and report to management any stock needs.
• To be competent with lab databasesLIMsor similar system
• Testing via internal and external monitoring procedures, and to conduct internal audits to given schedule
• Carry out environmental and plant hygiene swabs.
• Determine and act on non-complying results by communicating information and following up with re-sampling and re-testing.
• Use positive release systems for product ingredients and finished products

What you will need to succeed:

• Previous chemistry or micro laboratory experience, ideally in Food industry.
• Good communication skills with colleagues and all levels of management
• Demonstrate ability to work under pressure, assess workload and breaks to ensure all the testing required is carried in a timely manner
• Able to work to strict procedures, and to be able to be audited while carrying out tasks within the lab.

What you will receive in return:

• £32,000 per annum DOE
• 3 rotating shifts: Earliest (Apply online only) / Lates (Apply online only) / Nights (Apply online only)
• Full time - 37.30 hours
• Company pension 6% employer contribution (Salary exchange)
• Childcare vouchers (Salary exchange)
• 25 days holiday + Bank holidays
• Company sick pay
• 4 x Death in Service

If this position sounds of interest and you would like to be considered. Please email on [e-mail] or contact me on (phone number removed) to discuss further.

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