Laboratory Quality Technician
Role Purpose The Laboratory Quality Technician is part of the Laboratory Team reporting into the Laboratory Manager. The individual will assist in all aspects of quality assurance testing and development in relation to the manufacturing of our products. The employee will be responsible for ensuring daily retrieval of samples from production, logistics and effluent areas, conducting analytical tests on raw materials, finished goods and effluent waste, calibration of test equipment and general housekeeping of laboratory. Main Responsibilities Typical duties include but are not limited to: Retrieval of samples of raw material and finished productsPerform analysis on products according to defined analytical methods and standard operating proceduresConducting of analytic testsPrepare and standardise solutions needed to conduct testsPrepare and calibrate laboratory equipmentAccurately record all results and data for analysis and compliance with ISO and company requirementsReport out of specification resultsPrepare and dispatch samples to customers or external labsPractice a clean as you go policy to maintain laboratory hygieneTake Health, Safety and Environmental ownership of yourself, others and activities within your areas of responsibility and raising all HSE concerns you become aware of, outside your areas of responsibility, with relevant managers.Undertake other duties as reasonably requested. Skills and Knowledge Previous laboratory experience (preferred)Aptitude to learn how to perform a wide range of technical skills including sample preparation for analysis and techniques such as HPLC and GCAbility to work accurately and follow specific instructions in a complex work environmentAbility to calculate figures encompassing proportions, percentages, ratios, and volumeAbility and willingness to take ownership of assigned tasks and work without continuous supervisionStrong organisational, problem solving and analytical skillAbility to work under pressure whilst maintaining a high attention to detailBe proactive and self-motivated with good communication skillsGood IT skills with knowledge of Microsoft softwareAbility to work as part of a team or independently, whilst strictly following all health & safety requirements Salary & Benefits Competitive salary relevant to work experience33 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)Generous Pension SchemeLife Assurance SchemeHealthcare scheme available after one year’s serviceAppropriate PPE and workwear are providedNote: 40 hour working week – (shift work between the hours of 6am – 6pm). Overtime as required with weekend working on a rotational basisUpgraded on-site shower and changing facilitiesUpgraded canteen facilitiesUniform laundry service providedLavazza coffee machines - free for staff usePasta club
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