Laboratory Technician (weekend work)

ZipRecruiter; Seaton Ross; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run food manufacturer in the York area seeks a permanent Laboratory Technician for a 4-day workweek (Saturday-Tuesday, 7-4 pm). Key responsibilities include carrying out analytical tests, maintaining documentation, and ensuring quality standards within the lab environment. Ideal candidates will have a background in QA/QC and a relevant science qualification.

Qualifications

• Previous lab or QA/QC experience.
• Understanding of laboratory testing methods.
• Science-based qualification or equivalent experience.

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.

Skills

Analytical Testing

Quality Assurance

Food Safety Protocols

Education

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

Job description

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 permanent weekend work Saturday-Tuesday, 7-4pm.

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 site.