Are you a laboratory technician or a recent graduate who would you like to work for in a dynamic and rewarding environment for a leading drink company based in Gloucestershire?

Not just a part of the furniture in a boring 9-5, you will be encouraged to be a part of the wider team, learn new things and gain experience in laboratory work.

Job title: Lab Technician

Pay rate: £11.44 per hour

Location: Coleford, GL16 8JB

Working hours: 37.5 hours/week (Mon to Friday)

Shift time: 08h00 - 16h00 or 09h00-17h00

Contract: 3 months

Benefits:

• Temp Worker Benefit app - discounts at many high-street and online retailers
• Free on-site parking
• Subsidised canteen
• Access to staff shop and on-site gym
• Dedicated on-site point of contact for workers

Responsibilities:

• Product preparation
• Brew preparations and experiments
• Laboratory work
• Improving methodologies
• Issue goods to internal customers in strict rotation in an efficient and timely manner in order to fully meet customer requirements.
• Complete accurate stock inventory checks on a random basis in order to achieve a minimum data accuracy of 98%
• Maintain good housekeeping standards and Health & Safety working practices in order to ensure a safe and hygienic working environment for all members of staff
• Contribute in a flexible manner in order to enhance the overall performance of the department

Requirements:

• Must have A level science
• Brewery experience would be an advantage but not essential
• Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK and be able to provide proof and be over 18 years old
• Flexibility

PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT

• Assist and support the production of new formulations.
• Reliably produce samples in the lab (concentrates, emulsions and finished products). And support Scientists to obtain an appropriate record production of samples and analytical results.
• Support Scientists to execute scientific / technical work on development projects.
• Analytical validation and recording of samples or batches made in the lab.
• Independently operates the lab equipment required for NPD delivery.

LABORATORY TASKS

• Responsible for the lab organization. Ensures labeling, materials and fixtures (accessories) are in place, correct and of appropriate grade.
• Responsible for the good order in the laboratory, the use of equipment, cleaning and schedules, quality systems and procedures / processes.
• To liaise with the contract companies to ensure adequate cleaning, maintenance and waste disposal procedures are in place and followed.
• Creates, maintains and monitors de lab cleaning and equipment maintenance schedules.
• Liaises with suppliers to ensure adequate stock rotation and record the incoming materials for traceability.
• Maintains the records of ingredients, processes and procedures for full traceability of all products.
• Conducts all work with good laboratory practice.
• With the support of the line manager, writes and reviews procedures, instructions and guidelines relevant for the daily work in the lab.
• Assist and support the continuous improvement of the organization, processes and WOW
• Reports any significant variation and faults to the area owner and line manager.
• Proactively identifies areas for improvement within the lab.

If this interests you, please apply today with your updated CV and our team will get in touch with you to discuss further.