Laboratory Technician (weekend work)

JR United Kingdom; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer in Ipswich is seeking a Laboratory Technician for permanent weekend work. The role involves performing analytical tests, maintaining lab standards, and ensuring product quality. Ideal candidates will have previous lab experience and relevant qualifications in science or food safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Previous lab or QA/QC experience in food manufacturing preferred.
• Understanding of laboratory testing methods and food safety protocols.
• Relevant science qualifications or equivalent experience required.

Responsibilities

• Perform analytical testing and quality checks on raw materials and finished products.
• Maintain accurate records and support process improvement activities.
• Conduct hygiene monitoring and uphold lab safety standards.

Skills

Analytical testing

Quality assurance

Attention to detail

Education

Science-based qualification (degree, HND, A-levels)

Job description

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Laboratory Technician (weekend work), Ipswich

Client:

Elevation Recruitment Group

Location:

Ipswich

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

Job Description:

A well-established, family-run food manufacturer based in the York area is seeking a Laboratory Technician to join its small, dedicated technical team.

Please note, this role is over 4 days and involves permanent weekend work Saturday-Tuesday, 7am-4pm.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform analytical testing and quality checks on incoming raw materials and finished products
• Maintain accurate records and documentation
• Support process improvement and NPD activities
• Conduct hygiene monitoring and uphold lab safety/cleanliness standards
• Liaise with production, technical, and process teams to ensure quality expectations are met

Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Previous lab or QA/QC experience, ideally within the food manufacturing sector
• Understanding of laboratory testing methods and food safety protocols
• A science-based qualification (degree, HND, A-levels) or equivalent experience

Please note, we are only considering candidates that currently live within a commutable distance to the site.