Laboratory Technician

Analytical ServicesWe offer commercial analytical lab chemistry testing for food and drink, including: nutritional and health, microscopy, biochemistry, allergens, chromatography, packaging, cereals and ingredients, and wines and spiritsFood CompositionYou’ll work as part of the wider team, covering elements of analytical chemistry. The Food Composition team analysis food & drink to analysis and provide nutritional values.Position Routine analysis of foodstuffs and associated materials using a variety of methodsUpdating QC records, basic maintenance and checks of laboratory equipment Preparation and administration of samplesGeneral Admin in the Section as requiredGeneral laboratory housekeeping dutiesTraining and supervising staff as requiredRequirementsAbility to undertake routine analytical testing with minimum supervisionGood organisational skills in managing own workloadAbility to work in a small team with minimal supervisionFlexibility to work on a number of tasks and manage prioritiesBenefitsReward platform with employee discounts and rewards25 days holiday + 8 bank holidaysBuy and sell holiday schemeA generous work save pension scheme, with employee contributions matched by the company up to 10%Culture focus around work/life balance (early finish Fridays)Subsidised onsite restaurantAdditional InformationPlease note due to our rural location, you must be able to get to our site and have your own transport- no public transport to site.We will only consider applications within a 50 minute commute and regret we can not consider relocators for this role.We are only able to consider applicants who hold right to work in the UK for this role and are not able to offer visa sponsorship.