Job Description
CK Group are recruiting for a Laboratory Assistant, to join a global leading food brand company, at their site based in Reading, on a contract basis for 6 months.
Salary:
£13.30 per hour PAYE.
Laboratory Assistant Role:
* Will work flexibly across different departments including analytical, food product development and food manufacturing.
* Provide high quality customer service at all times by ensuring effective organisation of assigned workload, integrity of analytical data generated and timely/accurate provision of results.
* Perform a range of basic routine analysis, product manufacturing and sample preparation under supervision of a senior member of staff.
* Use of specified instrumentation and laboratory equipment, including calibration where required.
* Produce reliable, accurate data and keep accurate records of laboratory work undertaken and results.
Your Background:
* Experience in the use of generic and specific software packages required for the role (LIMS system, Q-Pulse, etc.) would be advantageous.
* A passion for food and some experience in a food environment, e.g. barista, waiter/waitress, worked in a kitchen
* A-levels in a scientific discipline would be preferred.
* Ability to operate basic laboratory and manufacturing equipment as required.
Company:
Our client is a world leader in food, confectionery and beverages.
Location:
This role is based at our clients site in Reading.
Apply:
It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK. Please quote reference 128 193 in all correspondence.
Please note:
This role may be subject to a satisfactory basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
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