R&D Laboratory Technician

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Amesbury; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment company in the food industry is seeking an R&D Laboratory Technician to join a rapidly growing manufacturer near Amesbury. This position is ideal for recent scientific graduates passionate about food science, offering full training and opportunities for skill development. Responsibilities include sample preparation and supporting customer development briefs. Enjoy a competitive salary and generous benefits including a robust company bonus scheme.

Benefits

Graduate opportunity with full training

Enhanced pension contributions

Company bonus scheme

38.75 working hours per week

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Qualifications

• Recently graduated in Chemistry, Food Science, Natural Sciences, Biochemistry or similar.
• An obvious passion for food science and/or the wider food industry.
• Accuracy in weighing and measuring out raw materials.
• Self-motivated and proactive, with a willingness to learn.
• Excellent communication skills, able to communicate effectively with a multitude of departments.
• Able to multi-task and change priorities quickly depending on business need.

Responsibilities

• Supporting senior members of staff with customer development briefs.
• Mixing and preparing samples in the laboratory.
• Working with the applications laboratory to test samples in food products.
• Maintaining the raw materials and consumables databases.
• Ordering supplies and general housekeeping of the laboratory.

Job description

Title: R&D Laboratory Technician

Location: Amesbury, Wiltshire

Salary: £27,000 - £29,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

SRG is exclusively partnered with a rapidly growing manufacturer in the food industry who are now looking to hire a Laboratory Technician to join the R&D team at their site near Amesbury. This exciting Laboratory Technician opportunity would be well suited to a recent scientific graduate who is passionate about the food industry and keen to kick-start their career in a laboratory.

Benefits: Graduate opportunity with full training provided and lots of potential to develop skills in Food R&D in a supportive and inclusive environment. Enhanced pension contributions, company bonus scheme, 38.75 working hours per week with 25 days holiday + bank holidays (with the option to buy up to 5 extra days holiday).

Role / Description

• Supporting senior members of staff with customer development briefs
• Mixing and preparing samples in the laboratory
• Working with the applications laboratory to test samples in food products
• Maintaining the raw materials and consumables databases
• Ordering supplies and general housekeeping of the laboratory.

Requirements

• Recently graduated in Chemistry, Food Science, Natural Sciences, Biochemistry or similar
• An obvious passion for food science and/or the wider food industry
• Accuracy in weighing and measuring out raw materials
• Self-motivated and proactive, with a willingness to learn
• Excellent communication skills, able to communicate effectively with a multitude of departments
• Able to multi-task and change priorities quickly depending on business need.
  
  

If you would like to apply for this position, please use the link provided. Alternatively, please email a copy of your CV For more information regarding this position or any others, please call Amy on 07979 020974. If you have a scientific background and this position is not relevant / suitable for you, please feel free to get in touch or visit www.srgtalent.com to view our other vacancies.

SRG is the UK's number one recruitment company specialising in the scientific, engineering, clinical, pharmaceutical, food/FMCG, energy & renewables, biotech, chemical and medical device sectors.

As scientists ourselves, our specialist sector knowledge and our passion are second to none. It's this combination that makes us different. We're committed to providing outstanding temporary, contract and permanent career opportunities of all levels for our candidates and a comprehensive range of expert strategic recruitment services for our clients.

Keywords: Laboratory Technician, Lab Technician, R&D, Research & Development, R&D Technician, Technical Graduate, Food Industry, Food Manufacturer, Sample Preparation, Laboratory Housekeeping, Food Science.

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