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Laboratory Technician
Job Posted: 9 minutes ago
Salary: £ 32,000 - 32,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Frome, Somerset
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Laboratory Technician
Frome
£32000
Yolk Recruitment is managing a new opportunity for a Laboratory Technician with a background in food manufacturing to join a high growth business brand with an evolving range and a real commitment to quality.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing team in a collaborative and innovative environment, supporting the production of quality food products by conducting essential testing, ensuring safety, and maintaining standards.
This is a three shift role working a rotating three shift pattern, 6-2, 2-10 and 10-6.
This is what you'll be doing as Laboratory Technician
Conduct a range of tests in both chemistry and microbiology labs, including media preparation and operating specialized equipment including Autoclaves, FTIR spectroscopes and NIR spectrometers.
Perform environmental and hygiene swabs and assist with taste panels and reference sample management.
Ensure accurate stock rotation, complete stock-takes, and communicate stock needs to management.
Maintain lab databases (e.g., LIMs) and adhere to internal and external monitoring procedures.
Collate and report out-of-specification results, take corrective actions, and ensure all testing aligns with lab KPIs.
Use positive release systems for ingredients and finished products and respond promptly to release requests.
Follow strict safety and housekeeping protocols and support internal audits.What you'll bring to the team as Laboratory Technician
At least 12 months of laboratory experience in a chemistry or microbiology setting, ideally within the food or beverage industry.
Proficiency with lab databases and standard operating procedures.
Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to work under pressure and manage priorities effectively.
A thorough, conscientious work ethic with a focus on accuracy and continuous improvement.
Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage with colleagues and management at all levels.
A proactive, driven, and results-oriented mindset with a passion for delivering excellence.This is what you'll get in return
£32,000 Salary including shift allowance
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
6% employer pension contribution
Long-service recognition awards.
Wellbeing benefits including free flu jabs, eye tests, and contributions to prescription lenses.
Access to a free virtual GP, legal and financial helpline, and mental health support services.If you feel like you have the right skills, experience and passion to be successful in this Laboratory Technician position, apply now!
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