## Laboratory TechnicianApplylocations: Bedfordtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 2 Days Agojob requisition id: R - 731Primary Location :BEDFORD, United KingdomAt Solina, our community of close to 5,000 people share a **passion for food** and live our entrepreneurial culture.We design customised savoury solutions for our clients operating in the food industry, food service, butchery and nutrition markets. With **sustainability at the heart** of our business model, we aim to produce food that is good in every sense of the word: delicious, nourishing, affordable, sustainable and convenient.Solina is a fast-growing business, with around 50 production sites and R&D laboratories present in more than 19 countries mainly in Europe and North America.By constantly rethinking culinary solutions, **we make food matter for people and the planet**. If you're ready for a new adventure in a dynamic, expanding, passionate, international company, **join us** !**PLEASE NOTE THIS ROLE DOES NOT MEET HOME OFFICE REQUIREMENTS FOR SKILLED WORKER VISA SPONSORSHIP. APPLICANTS MUST HAVE EXISTING AUTHORISATION TO WORK IN THE UK****Main Purpose of the role:*** To ensure accurate, timely, and efficient testing of products and raw materials to agreed standards* Manage non-conforming products and facilitate administration of documentation* Ensure equipment is standardised and maintained* Ensure LIMS & stock control system is managed and consistently up to date* Ensure documentation is inspection ready* Ensure hygiene and cleanliness of equipment and working areas are to the required standards**Key Responsibilities:****Product Testing:*** Daily testing of product samples and raw materials using defined methodology and according to schedule.* Ensure results are recorded and specifications updated for any new products in a timely manner* Ensure all equipment is maintained in good working order and verified / calibrated according to schedule* Data entry of results onto the LIMS and stock control systems.* Confirm pass or fail status of the product and escalate as required and release product or determine and advise corrective action as appropriate.**Administration:*** Daily maintenance of all laboratory documentation to ensure audit ready.* Create and complete records of non-conforming product and support internal investigation* Generate Certificates of Analysis/Conformities and communication as required to the customers.* Maintaining foreign body library**General:*** Maintain clean and tidy equipment and working areas for availability at all times.* Maintain storage and rotation of shelf life samples* Support customer complaints, internal NCN investigation and shelf life extension assessments* Actively participate in relevant site meetings* Maintain acceptable levels of laboratory consumables and initiate orders as required* Carry out any additional management request within the reasonable scope of the role* Engage proactively in support of other sites as reasonably required**Qualifications and Experience:*** Educated to GCSE Level or equivalent* Good level of English both written and spoken* Experience in a Laboratory / QA role or similar* Must be able to reliably commute to place of work and /or other sites if required to do so within the role* Good level of numeracy skills* Ability to work well under pressure* Demonstrate a responsible and proactive attitude* Be able to self motivate***We are open to talents of all backgrounds. Our recruitment process is based on competences, and we openly welcome all candidates of all types according to our DEI Commitment***
#J-18808-Ljbffr