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Date: 11 Jun 2025
Location: Hemel Hempstead, GB, HP2 4TZ
Company: Britvic
In combining Carlsberg’s and Britvic’s legacy businesses in the UK to form Carlsberg Britvic, we are creating an integrated beverage powerhouse in the market. Stronger together, we have a unique opportunity to get ahead and stay ahead of the competition while building a truly iconic business proposition. We offer customers an enhanced portfolio as the leading supplier combining beer and soft drinks, supported by a world-class sales force capable of unlocking growth opportunities across multiple channels and occasions. We are leveraging the strength of our integrated supply chain to make great-tasting brands available everywhere. Additionally, we are building brand equity while delighting consumers through outstanding marketing and innovation platforms. To fuel this opportunity, we are combining our talent, capabilities, and know-how across our integrated organization.
Job Overview
As a Product Development Laboratory Technician at Carlsberg Britvic, you will play a crucial role in supporting the company's innovation and product development efforts. You will be responsible for preparing and analyzing samples, maintaining laboratory equipment and consumables, and ensuring adherence to the highest standards of hygiene, food safety, and quality management systems.
Key Responsibilities
* Prepare and analyze samples for new products, validations, and trials.
* Maintain stock of laboratory consumables and raw material libraries.
* Book samples with micro and analytical teams for analysis.
* Maintain laboratory, storerooms, and equipment to appropriate hygiene and housekeeping standards.
* Operate complex and sensitive test and analytical instrumentation.
* Build relationships with equipment suppliers to ensure functionality and maintenance.
* Carry out user training, troubleshooting, continuous improvement, and recommendations on laboratory process capabilities.
* Maintain strong relationships with analytical, micro, and sensory labs.
* Support other technical teams with analytical methods, training, calibration, and validation.
Knowledge, Skills & Experience Required
* Degree or A-levels in science, microbiology, or food science-related subject.
* Food processing experience (desired).
* Proficiency in operating laboratory equipment and instrumentation.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Excellent attention to detail and adherence to quality standards.
* Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Key Behaviours
* Taking pride in your work and enthusiastically supporting the company.
* Understanding how your activities impact the organization and effective use of planning tools.
* Supporting a continuous improvement culture and striving to enhance and improve work.
* Creating respectful relationships within the team and openly sharing information.
* Adapting your personal style to best fit the situation and aligning with others.
* Taking personal responsibility to ensure results are delivered and confronting challenges with courage.
Qualifications
* Degree or A-levels in science, microbiology, or food science-related subject.
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