Laboratory Technician

Location Reading
Job type: Contract
Salary: ££13.30ph PAYE (£17.38ph Umbrella)
Contact name: Johanna Cowan

Contact email: jcowan@select-engineering.net
Contact phone: 01245403560
Job ref: 1100
Published: 18 days ago
Duration: 6 months
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2025 23:59
Startdate: 01/05/2025

Responsibilities:          

These positions will be a flexible technician role working across different departments including analytical, food product development and food manufacturing

  • Working in different laboratories as demand requires

  • Provide high quality customer service at all times by ensuring effective organisation of assigned workload, integrity of analytical data generated and timely/accurate provision of results.

  • Perform a range of basic routine analysis, product manufacturing and sample preparation under supervision of a senior member of staff.

  • Perform laboratory tasks following specified methodologies, such as Standard Operating Procedures.

  • Use of specified instrumentation and laboratory equipment, including calibration where required.

  • Produce reliable, accurate data and keep accurate records of laboratory work undertaken and results.

  • Follow product formulations and methods considering standard operating procedures and food saftey to produce food products at bench scale or manufacturing.

  • Operate basic lab and manufacturing equipment as directed.

  • Be competent in the use of generic and specific software packages required for the role: Laboratory’s LIMS system, Q-Pulse, etc.

  • Perform admin and housekeeping duties as directed.

Qualifications:                

  • A levels in a scientific discipline would be preferred