Gi Group are looking for a Laboratory assistant for a leading FMCG manufacturer in West Yorkshire. This is a temporary ongoing vacancy working on continental shifts, with excellent pay rates. If you want to be a part of a leading manufacturing company and have relevant knowledge, please apply now! Hours: 7am to 7pm and 7pm to 7am Pay rate: £15.87 per hour Duration: Temporary ongoing, long term Job Purpose To carry out analytical checks on both syrups & finished products ensuring product quality. Carry out other service tasks which ensure the efficient operation of the production department. Principal Responsibilities * Collect samples of product from Manufacturing * Carry out standardised analytical tests on batches, charge up samples, finished product, stock holds & complaint samples. Interpret results, understanding brix (sugar) and pH levels & communicate to production or appropriate personnel. * Carry out standardised analytical tests of raw materials including mineral water and comminute * Set up of HPLC instrumentation * Using standardised calculations determine, recommend & recheck material adjustments for the mixing department * Use the Manufacturing Execution System to release syrup batches to production * Taste testing of all finished goods batches, identifying issues where appropriate * Follow standardised procedures to determine acid and brix levels in customer complaints and report on findings. * ...