Job Title: Laboratory Assistant / Food Technician X 4
Location: Reading, BERKSHIRE RG6
Rate: £17.84ph per hour Umbrella Co Basis - Inside IR35
Employment Type: Contract (6 Months) (Possibility for Extension)
Hours: 36 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm.
Start Date: ASAP
Reference: K1099 Includes References 1100, 1101 & 1102
Responsibilities:
*These positions will be a flexible technician role working across different departments including analytical, food product development and food manufacturing.
*Working in different laboratories as demand requires.
*Provide high-quality customer service at all times by ensuring effective organisation of assigned workload, integrity of analytical data generated and timely/accurate provision of results.
*Perform a range of basic routine analysis, product manufacturing and sample preparation under supervision of a senior member of staff.
*Perform laboratory tasks following specified methodologies, such as Standard Operating Procedures.
*Use of specified instrumentation and laboratory equipment, including calibration where required.
*Produce reliable, accurate data and keep accurate records of laboratory work undertaken and results.
*Follow product formulations and methods considering standard operating procedures and food safety to produce food products at bench scale or manufacturing.
*Operate basic lab and manufacturing equipment as directed.
*Be competent in the use of generic and specific software packages required for the role: Laboratory’s LIMS system, Q-Pulse, etc.
*Perform Admin and Housekeeping duties as directed.
Qualifications:
*A Levels in a scientific discipline would be preferred.
Additional Information:
This role is INSIDE IR35