R&D Laboratory Technician

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an R&D Laboratory Technician for a growing manufacturer in the food industry near Amesbury. This role is ideal for recent graduates eager to start a laboratory career. Responsibilities include testing food samples, preparing lab work, and maintaining materials. Full training is provided, along with benefits like enhanced pension and holiday options.

Benefits

Full training provided

Enhanced pension contributions

Company bonus scheme

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Recent graduation in a relevant scientific field.
• Passion for food science and the wider food industry.
• Accuracy in weighing and measuring raw materials.

Responsibilities

• Supporting senior staff with customer development briefs.
• Mixing and preparing samples in the laboratory.
• Testing samples in food products.

Skills

Passion for food science

Accuracy in weighing

Self-motivated

Excellent communication skills

Ability to multi-task

Education

Graduation in Chemistry, Food Science, Natural Sciences, Biochemistry

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, now looking to hire a Laboratory Technician to join their R&D team at their site near Amesbury. This opportunity is suitable for a recent scientific graduate passionate about the food industry and eager to start a career in a laboratory setting.

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

Role / Responsibilities:

1. Supporting senior staff with customer development briefs
2. Mixing and preparing samples in the laboratory
3. Testing samples in food products with the applications laboratory
4. Maintaining raw materials and consumables databases
5. Ordering supplies and maintaining laboratory housekeeping

Requirements:

1. Recent graduation in Chemistry, Food Science, Natural Sciences, Biochemistry, or similar
2. Passion for food science and the wider food industry
3. Accuracy in weighing and measuring raw materials
4. Self-motivated, proactive, with a willingness to learn
5. Excellent communication skills for effective interdepartmental communication
6. Ability to multi-task and adapt to changing priorities as needed

If interested, please apply via the provided link or email your CV. For more information, contact Amy at (phone number removed). If this role isn't suitable, feel free to explore other vacancies at (url removed).

SRG is the UK's leading recruitment company specializing in scientific, engineering, clinical, pharmaceutical, food/FMCG, energy & renewables, biotech, chemical, and medical devices sectors.

As scientists ourselves, we pride ourselves on sector knowledge and passion, offering outstanding temporary, contract, and permanent opportunities for candidates and strategic recruitment services for clients.

Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business for this vacancy.