Quality Control Technician

Gi Group; Menstrie; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer in Menstrie is looking for a Quality Control Technician to execute analytical testing and ensure quality standards. This role requires a minimum HND in chemistry and 2 years of experience in a laboratory setting. You will work Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm, with a pay rate of £24.00 per hour. Flexibility and IT proficiency are essential. The position is initially for 6 months, potentially extendable.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in analytical laboratory role.
• Experience with wet chemistry methods including colour change titrations.
• Maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment required.

Responsibilities

• Execute analytical testing to defined methods.
• Communicate results to production and quality personnel.
• Conduct hygiene audits as per schedule.

Skills

Analytical testing

Effective communication

IT proficiency

Flexibility

Education

Minimum HND level in chemistry or related discipline

Tools

Chromatography (HPLC & GC)

Spectrophotometry (UV VIS)

Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy

Job description

Our client a leading food manufacturer based in Menstrie is looking to recruit a Quality Control Technician.

You will be working to your own remit as well as part of the site Quality Control Team.

Position is initially for 6 months, however could be extended.

Position is Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm.

Pay is £24.00 per hour.

Key Responsibilities

• Working in a team structure within a rotating pattern (including weekends)
• Accurate and timely execution of analytical testing to defined methods (raw material, in-process and end product)
• Effective communication of results to production and quality personnel
• Accurate and timely reporting of results in the appropriate electronic system
• Organoleptic assessment of end products
• Laboratory equipment calibration as per schedule
• Hygiene audits as per schedule

Essential Requirements

• Minimum HND level (in chemistry or related discipline)
• Minimum 2 years experience in analytical laboratory role with experience in:
  • Chromatography (ideally HPLC & GC)
  • Spectrophotometry (UV VIS)
  • Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy
  • Wet Chemistry methods including colour change titrations.
  • Maintenance and calibration of all laboratory equipment to ensure effective operation.
• Proficient in IT systems in particular word/excel/powerpoint.
• Flexibility

Desirable

• Experience of working in a food testing environment

Should you require any support or assistance on your application, please contact your local Gi Group office directly.

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited group of companies includes Gi Recruitment Limited, Draefern Limited, Gi Group Recruitment Ltd, INTOO (UK) Limited, Marks Sattin (UK) Limited, TACK TMI UK Limited, Grafton Professional Staffing Limited, Encore Personnel Services, Gi Group Ireland Limited and Kelly Services (UK) Ltd. Gi Group Ireland Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this role.

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