QA Laboratory Technician — 4-on 4-off, Growth & Impact

Hilton Food Group Plc.; Huntingdon; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

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Job summary

Hilton Foods Group Plc. in Huntingdon is seeking a QA Laboratory Technician to coordinate and complete the site laboratory, environmental monitoring, product testing, shelf-life and organoleptic assessment activities.

You will ensure samples are collected, prepared, submitted, tracked and reviewed; testing schedules are kept current; failures escalated; and records audited. The role involves coordinating sampling programs, organising shelf-life trials, and liaising with multiple internal

Qualifications

• Ability to liaise directly with all levels internally and externally on a daily basis
• Knowledge of bespoke computer/labelling systems and problem solving
• Ability to multitask and prioritise own workload
• Ensure effective lines of communication within Technical Department

Responsibilities

• Coordinate environmental, hand, allergen, species, air-plate, water and ice sampling programmes
• Prepare and submit product samples for microbiological, nutritional, chemistry, shelf-life and other testing
• Maintain testing schedules, trackers, certificates, photographs and supporting communications
• Organise shelf-life trials, organoleptic calendars and taste-panel activities
• Review results, arrange retests or re-swabs, and support non-conformance and escalation processes
• Liaise with QA, Production, Hygiene, Engineering, Planning, Logistics, NPD, Technical and external laboratories
• Control laboratory consumables, sample storage, equipment condition, housekeeping and shift handovers
• Provide accurate evidence for audits, investigations, customer requirements and continuous improvement

Job description

Hilton Foods Group Plc. in Huntingdon is seeking a QA Laboratory Technician to coordinate and complete the site laboratory, environmental monitoring, product testing, shelf-life and organoleptic assessment activities.

You will ensure samples are collected, prepared, submitted, tracked and reviewed; testing schedules are kept current; failures escalated; and records audited. The role involves coordinating sampling programs, organising shelf-life trials, and liaising with multiple internal