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Laboratory Technician

Job Posted: 10 days ago

Salary: £ 13.92 - 20.88 / Hour
Job Type: Contract
Location: Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire

Expire in: 17 days

Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a hands-on Lab Technician to join our team in Milton Keynes. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a laboratory environment, has a strong focus on quality and food safety, and values a great shift pattern.

The successful candidate will provide analytical and microbiological services to support operations in achieving right first-time quality standards.

Working Hours

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    Shift Times: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM; 4 days on / 4 days off

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    Pay Rate: £13.92 per hour -up to 48 hours

£20.88 per hour- overtime rate

Training Week: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Key Responsibilities as a Laboratory Technician:

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    Carry out scheduled sampling of raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods for chemical and microbiological analysis

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    Analyze samples in accordance with specified methods and procedures

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    Communicate results outside specification to Technical and Production Managers to enable corrective actions

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    Maintain a clean, safe, and tidy laboratory working environment

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    Ensure compliance with the Food Safety Act 1990 and Food Hygiene Regulations (as amended 2005)

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    Follow company health and safety procedures and proactively support continuous improvement

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    Provide technical support to other departments when required

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    Support Technical Management with quality system implementation and project work

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    Ensure all analytical equipment is maintained and calibrated in line with required standards and schedules

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    Conduct product sensory panels in line with business requirements

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    Ensure all raw materials and laboratory chemicals are within acceptable date criteria

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    Operate the quality laboratory in compliance with external accreditation requirements by strictly following procedures

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    Work collaboratively within the team to resolve issues and help prevent customer and consumer complaints

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    Arrange service contracts and ensure laboratory equipment is maintained to a high standard

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    Order laboratory materials and equipment as required

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    Ensure all quality and food safety checks are completed accurately and on time

Knowledge & Experience as a Lab Technician

  * Adequate background knowledge of microbiology and HPLC

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    Knowledge and experience of organoleptic (sensory) testing techniques

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    Sound understanding of HACCP and food safety principles (ideally to intermediate level or above)

Skills & Competencies

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    Professional and reliable at all times, particularly when dealing with customers and internal stakeholders

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    Strong team player, willing to support colleagues across different areas of the business

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    High attention to detail with the ability to accurately examine and interpret data

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    Proactive, organized, and quality-focused approach to work

What We Offer

Competitive hourly rate with enhanced overtime

Attractive 4 on / 4 off shift pattern

Supportive team environment

Opportunity to work in a quality-driven, accredited laboratory setting

Temp to perm opportunities

If you’re passionate about quality, food safety, and laboratory work, this is a fantastic opportunity to take the next step in your career as a Laboratory Technician

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