We are looking for a Lab Technician to join our Technical Team.

The aim of the role is to maintain the day to day running of our laboratory providing an efficient and accurate testing service to achieve the highest standards of quality, service and compliance.

The hours of work are either 6am-2:30pm or 7am-3:30pm Monday-Friday alternating weekly. Bank holidays are required to be worked with the exception of Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day.

1. Carry out accurate testing in compliance with our accreditations and quality standards
2. Conduct accurate analysis, preparation and recording of sample results, including raw milk intake. Informing the Technical Manager or Team Leader of any anomalies in results
3. Report all results to the appropriate departments in a timely fashion to allow the continuation of production
4. Ensure the laboratory and all associated equipment is maintained in a hygienic and tidy manner to avoid any hazards or Health and Safety issues. This includes the washing of glassware, cleaning and being aware of stock levels.
5. Carry out swabbing in production areas, testing for bacteria
6. Pack samples being forwarded to external laboratories and complete sample request forms
7. Participate in the external quality assessment scheme ‘QDCS’ in Dairy Chemistry aiming to continually strive to improve performance.
8. Record tanker ticket volumes of milk intake onto the Laboratory Computer as they arrive at tanker reception
9. Perform ‘Goods Inwards Checks’ ensuring packaging of correct specification and authorising use by production
10. Ensure that client confidentiality is adhered to at all times.
    

• GCSE Maths and Science Grade 4/C or above, or equivalent (Desirable)

• Good numeracy skills 
• Basic computer skills
  
• Strong attention to detail
• Able to demonstrate a high level of accuracy in work
• Able to work logically and systematically to procedures especially under pressure
• Able to work as part of a team or unsupervised 
• Able to clearly communicate test results both written and verbally to relevant parties 
• A flexible attitude and willingness to help colleagues when required 
• Committed to personal development and continuous improvement 
• An understanding of the importance of confidentiality 

• Previous experience working in a laboratory (Desirable)