Thrive Group are delighted to be working with our highly successful manufacturing company in Frome, who are actively seeking to recruit a Laboratory Technician to join the team.
What you will be doing:
You will be required to carry out all tests within both labs (Chemistry and Microbiology).
* Operate equipment such as Autoclaves, FTIR Spectroscopes, NIR spectrometers]
* To be able to complete daily taste panels, and to be able to carry out the management of reference samples.
* To be able to ensure that all stock is rotated correctly, conduct stock-takes and report to management any stock needs.
* To be competent with lab databases LIMs or similar system
* Testing via internal and external monitoring procedures, and to conduct internal audits to given schedule
* Carry out environmental and plant hygiene swabs.
* Determine and act on non-complying results by communicating information and following up with re-sampling and re-testing.
* Use positive release systems for product ingredients and finished products
What you will need to succeed:
* Previous chemistry or micro laboratory experience, ideally in Food industry.
* Good communication skills with colleagues and all levels of management
* Demonstrate ability to work under pressure, assess workload and breaks to ensure all the testing required is carried in a timely manner
* Able to work to strict procedures, and to be able to be audited while carrying out tasks within the lab.
What you will receive in return:
* £32,000 per annum DOE
* 3 rotating shifts Earlies 0600-1400 / Lates 1400-2200 /Nights 2200-0600- Full time - 37.30 hours
* Company pension 6% employer contribution (Salary exchange)
* Childcare vouchers (Salary exchange)
* 25 days holiday + Bank holidays
* Company sick pay
* 4 x Death in Service
What you need to do next:
If this position sounds of interest and you would like to be considered. Please email on sarah.elliott@ thrivegroup.co,.uk or contact me on 01225 632666 to discuss further.
Thrive group are acting as an employment agency with respect to this vacancy.
If you have not heard from a consultant within 7 days, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
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