As an Arla Laboratory Technician at our Lockerbie Dairy, you will analyse and evaluate products and materials to ensure that quality and approved analysis standards are met.
You will monitor the Laboratory quality system compliance and effectiveness through planned audits and independent process control checks to ensure that our products comply with food safety legislation, meet the technical and quality specification and are manufactured at best cost.
So what do our Laboratory Technicians actually do?
Sampling raw materials, manufacturing process and finished goods in terms of chemical and microbiological analysis
Micro analysis of samples as per specified methods
Carry out product sensory panels to meet requirements
Ensure that all quality and food safety checks are carried out satisfactorily
Inform Technical Team of results outside specification for instigation of corrective actions
Control of the Non-conformance data base
Ensure that all tasks are completed daily/weekly/monthly as per schedule
Control Training Matrix and ensure that all trainings are up to date
Ensure that all Laboratory Documents are up to date
Ensure compliance against laboratory standards and procedures
Ensure that all analytical equipment is maintained and calibrated to the required standards and schedules
Ensure raw materials & chemicals used within laboratory are within acceptable date criteria
What you’ll need in order to be successful in the role
Practical experience of Good Laboratory Practices
Microbiology testing experience is preferred but not essential
Experience in similar role in a manufacturing environment working within QA / Sensory
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 contractors
PC literate with the ability to interpret analytical and microbiological data
Working knowledge of SAP would be advantageous
Excellent attention to detail
Ability to work on the shift pattern (12h day shift including weekends and Bank holidays)
Ability to be on the “On Call roster” for the weekend cover
Please apply using the link or reach out to Tony Clapham, Talent Partner, at Arla Foods.
We have a purpose for Good
At Arla, we strive to unlock the highest potential in each other while working together to create a sustainable future of dairy. We call it Stronger People Stronger Planet and it is deeply anchored in our organisation and founded on our commitment to respecting human rights, increasing access to healthy dairy nutrition, inspiring good food habits, and improving the environment for future generations. In order to succeed we need to hire people with a sustainable mindset. Could this be you?
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