Lab Technician - Tewkesbury
Hours: 37.5 per week, 5 days out of 7 (shift pattern) Department: Laboratory Type: Full-time, Permanent
Looking for a role where curiosity, precision, and science all come together? We're recruiting a Lab Technician to join a busy laboratory team supporting quality control for a major food production operation.
If you enjoy hands-on testing, problem-solving, and working in a supportive team environment, this could be the perfect next step in your scientific career.
The Role
You'll play a key part in maintaining product quality by carrying out sampling, microbiological testing, and essential lab procedures. Working closely with the Laboratory Manager and wider team, you'll help ensure all products meet internal and external standards.
What You'll Be Doing
Carrying out product sampling and laboratory testing
Conducting microbiological tests, interpreting results, checking for antibiotics, and supporting shelf-life testing
Ensuring laboratory areas remain clean, organised, and compliant
Working to legislative and internal quality standards
Supporting smooth day-to-day lab operations
What You'll Bring
Essential:
Strong attention to detail
Reliable timekeeping
Positive, proactive, 'can-do' attitude
High levels of motivation
Flexibility to work shifts and meet deadlines
A strong team focus
Desirable:
Previous lab experience (training available)
Understanding of the food or dairy industry (training available)
Knowledge of food hygiene procedures
GCSE or A-Level qualification in a biological science
Why Apply?
This is a great opportunity for someone with an interest in science to grow their skills, gain hands-on experience, and contribute to a quality-driven environment.
Travail Employment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
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