Laboratory Technician

​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