Laboratory Assistant / Food Technician

Job Title: Laboratory Assistant / Food Technician X 4

Location: Reading, BERKSHIRE RG6

Rate: £17.84ph per hour Umbrella Co Basis - Inside IR35

Employment Type: Contract (6 Months) (Possibility for Extension)

Hours: 36 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm.

Start Date: ASAP

Reference: K1099 Includes References 1100, 1101 & 1102

Responsibilities:

• These positions will be a flexible technician role working across different departments including analytical, food product development and food manufacturing.
• Working in different laboratories as demand requires.
• 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.
• Perform laboratory tasks following specified methodologies, such as Standard Operating Procedures.
• 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.
• Follow product formulations and methods considering standard operating procedures and food safety to produce food products at bench scale or manufacturing.
• Operate basic lab and manufacturing equipment as directed.
• Be competent in the use of generic and specific software packages required for the role: Laboratory’s LIMS system, Q-Pulse, etc.
• Perform Admin and Housekeeping duties as directed.

Qualifications:

• A Levels in a scientific discipline would be preferred.

Additional Information:

This role is INSIDE IR35