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Job description

Do you want to gain experience in a Lab environment ? Are you looking for an immediate, full time role? This position is ideal for anyone looking to build upon their current lab skills, retrain in a different industry or change careers. Full time hours (will include weekend working and depending upon area may also include 24/7 shift work). Immediate start. Long established manufacturer. .

Responsibilities

• Conducting Internal quality assurance testing including (microbiological, chemical and organoleptic)
• Record and maintain test results
• Collection, preparation and/or testing of samples across the production process
• Cleaning & Maintaining laboratory and testing equipment
• Report any out-of-spec results and take appropriate action (in consultation with supervisors/managers where required)
• Applicants should be aware this role involves assessing organoleptic qualities (smell and taste test), carrying out chemical, physical and microbiological testing of raw materials, intermediates and finished dairy products. This is essential.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal
• Good IT skills

Desirable Skills

• Previous experience in a similar role desirable but not essential as full training given