Laboratory Technician - Temporary

We are SGS – the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world. Our brand promise – when you need to be sure – underscores our commitment to trust, integrity and reliability. 

SGS’s Food industry services help ensure food safety, quality, and compliance through testing, inspection, certification, and auditing—supporting businesses across the supply chain from farm to fork. 

• Job Title: Laboratory Technician 

• Job Type: Temporary - 12 months

• Location: Hebden Bridge 

• Hours: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm (37.5 hours per week)  

• Salary:  £23,868 pa 

• Industry: Health & Nutrition 

As a Laboratory Technician, you will assist the team in delivering an efficient, high quality food allergen and authenticity analysis using ELISA and DNA/protein based methodologies

• Accurately follow laboratory protocols and standard operating procedures for the preparation and extraction of samples for analysis
• Working to strict deadlines to ensure compliance 
• Complete all laboratory documentation in a timely and compliant manner
• To assist with sample registration using internal system as and when required

The ideal candidate for this role is someone who has experience in: 

• Knowledge of allergen testing in food - highly advantageous 
• Previous Laboratory experience - essential 
• Qualifications within Chemistry / Bio Chemistry / Biology - essential

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law. 

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