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Direct Response Employment Services are delighted to be supporting a local manufacturer in Frome in the recruitment of a Lab tech to join the team.

This is a permanent role and we are ideally looking for a candidate who has previously worked within a lab tech role or food manufacturer or has studied within a similar industry. Due to the nature of the role we are looking for someone who will be within a commutable distance of the role and unfortunately we are unable to offer sponsorship with this position.

The hours for this role are 8am – 5pm, Tuesday to Saturday. Please only apply if you can commit to this pattern.

Main tasks and responsibilities:

* To be able to carry out all tests within both labs (Chemistry and Microbiology), media preparation and operate equipment such as Autoclaves, FTIR Spectroscopes, NIR spectrometers

* To be able to carry out environmental and plant hygiene swabs

* To be able to complete when required taste panels, and management of reference samples

* To work safely regarding personal safety and the safety of colleagues and others

* To be able to work unsupervised but within an agreed work schedule

* To be able to ensure that all stock is rotated correctly, conduct stock-takes and report to management any stock needs

* To carry out housekeeping duties as per schedule and to dispose of waste in a safe and correct manner

* To be competent with lab databases LIMs or similar system

* To demonstrate competency in testing via internal and external monitoring procedures, and to conduct internal audits to given schedule

* To be able to collate all out of spec’ results on the daily exception report and circulate to the designated list

* To determine and act on non-complying results by communicating information and following up with re-sampling and re-testing

* To use positive release systems for product ingredients and finished products

* To respond to requests for product release by email/telephone

* To prioritise the given work load, and to ensure lab KPIs are met

Background

* There is a need to be computer literate

* You must have a scientific interest

* It is beneficial to have experience in a similar role

* To be able to demonstrate ability to work under pressure, assess workload and breaks to ensure all the testing required is carried in a timely manner

* To be able to work to strict procedures, and to be able to be audited while carrying out tasks within the lab

Benefits:

* Salary: £31,919 Per annum.

* Market Leader in their products and sector, strong growth plans

* Company pension 6% employer contribution (Salary exchange)

* 25 days holiday + Bank holidays

* 4 x Death in Service

* Long service recognition

* Wellbeing initiatives – Free flu jabs, free eye tests, £90 contribution to prescription lenses, free legal and financial helpline and mental health support, virtual GP

If you would like to discuss the role further then please get in touch for further details, we look forward to discussing the role further