Our client is a highly respected and successful food manufacturing company based in Peterborough. We have a temporary assignment on offer that may well become permanent for the right person. The successful candidate will be needed to start ASAP and have previous work experience in a similar role. Will best suit someone located close to Peterborough, Cambridgeshire. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES • Conduct quality sampling, analysis & reporting for raw materials, work in progress, finished products and environmental samples. • Timely and accurate maintenance of data systems to ensure compliance to traceability standards and key performance indicators. • Support of sensory activities: taste panels, sample preparation, sample collection, sample submissions, processing of results. • Adherence to good manufacturing practices (GMP), good laboratory practices (GLP) and master cleaning schedules (MCS). • Compliance with Company, third party and Customer standards demonstrated by successful completion of Inter-lab proficiency schemes, routine refresher training and competency assessments. • Calibration and maintenance of lab equipment. • Support with complaint investigations, analysing data and providing information as required. • Involvement in root cause analysis processes for site, representing QA / sensory and providing expertise for their area. • This is a hands on QA role with lots of lab work. CANDIDATE PROFILE • Experience in a manufacturing environment working within QA / Sensory. • Practical experience of Good Laboratory Practices. • Further educated to HNC or equivalent in a science subject (preferably chemistry / biochemistry). • Ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a team. • Good written and verbal communication skills. • Ability to interact with multiple levels within the business as well as with external contactors. • Working knowledge of SAP would be advantageous. • Attention to detail. • Ability to interpret analytical and microbiological data. Please apply NOW for immediate consideration