Quality Assurance Assistant

Reed Specialist Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Lab Technician for a 3-month contract in the edible oils and fats industry. The role involves ensuring product quality by analyzing packed products and managing samples. Candidates should have previous laboratory experience, strong problem-solving skills, and flexibility for shift work. This position offers a competitive hourly rate with opportunities in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Opportunity for contract extension

Exposure to advanced technology in product testing

Qualifications

• Laboratory experience in a manufacturing environment, ideally within the oils/fats sector.
• Familiarity with High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) is advantageous.
• Strong problem-solving skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills and a methodical approach to work.
• Physical fitness for handling samples up to 12.5kg.
• Comfortable working with chemicals and handling samples safely.
• Willingness to work occasional weekend overtime.

Responsibilities

• Analyse packed products like oils and margarines to ensure quality standards.
• Record analytical results in the company's internal data systems.
• Identify and log products that do not meet quality parameters.
• Manage product samples efficiently.
• Communicate findings to shift managers.
• Pack and dispatch samples for further analysis.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment.
• Maintain stock levels using an Excel-based system.
• Support ongoing product development and quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Previous laboratory experience

Familiarity with High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)

Strong problem-solving skills

Effective communication skills

Physical fitness

Comfortable working with chemicals

Flexibility and reliability

Job description

Overview

Lab Technician. Contract Length: 3 Months Initial. Hourly Rate: £18.02 (day shifts), £20.57 (rotating shifts). Location: Purfleet. Industry: Edible Oils & Fats. Job Type: Full-time, Contract. Join a leading company in the edible oils and fats industry as a Lab Technician. This role is crucial for ensuring the quality and safety of products such as supermarket vegetable oils and margarines. Starting with day shifts, you will move to a rotating shift pattern, with competitive pay reflecting the demanding nature of the role.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Analyse packed products like oils and margarines, ensuring they meet quality standards.
• Record analytical results accurately in the company's internal data systems.
• Identify and log any products that do not meet quality parameters.
• Receive, store, and manage product samples efficiently.
• Communicate findings and important information to shift managers.
• Pack and dispatch samples to internal company labs for further analysis.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment, with full training provided.
• Ensure accurate recording and maintenance of stock levels using an Excel-based system.
• Support ongoing product development and quality improvement initiatives across the site.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Previous laboratory experience in a manufacturing environment, ideally within the oils/fats sector.
• Familiarity with High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) is advantageous.
• Strong problem-solving skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills and a methodical approach to work.
• Physical fitness, as the role involves handling samples up to 12.5kg.
• Comfortable working with chemicals and handling samples safely.
• Flexibility and reliability, with a willingness to work occasional weekend overtime.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate with premium pay for shift work.
• Opportunity to work in a leading company within the edible oils and fats industry.
• Exposure to industry-standard practices and advanced technology in product testing.
• Potential for contract extension based on performance and business needs