R&D Laboratory Technician

SRG; Amesbury; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment company in the UK is seeking an R&D Laboratory Technician in Amesbury. This graduate role involves supporting senior staff, preparing samples, maintaining databases, and contributing to food science projects. Ideal candidates will have a passion for the food industry and a relevant degree. The role offers comprehensive training and opportunities for professional growth in a supportive environment with benefits like enhanced pension and 25 days holiday.

Benefits

Enhanced pension contributions

Company bonus scheme

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Opportunity to buy up to 5 extra days holiday

Qualifications

• Recent graduate with a relevant degree in sciences.
• Strong interest in the food industry.
• Proven ability to communicate across various departments.

Responsibilities

• Support senior staff with customer development briefs.
• Prepare and mix samples in the lab.
• Conduct tests with food samples.
• Maintain databases for raw materials.
• Order supplies and keep the lab organized.

Skills

Passion for food science

Accuracy in weighing and measuring

Excellent communication skills

Self-motivated and proactive

Ability to multi-task

Education

Degree in Chemistry, Food Science, Natural Sciences, or Biochemistry

Job description

Overview

Title: R&D Laboratory Technician

Location: Amesbury, Wiltshire

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

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

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).

How to apply

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 (phone number removed). If you have a scientific background and this position is not relevant / suitable for you, please feel free to get in touch or visit (url removed) 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.

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