Laboratory Technician - Hitchin, United Kingdom - The Sterling Choice

Description

Job Description

This role is central to maintaining product quality and compliance standards through precise testing procedures and meticulous administrative tasks. Duties include conducting daily product and raw material testing, ensuring adherence to schedules and methodologies, and accurately recording results.

Essential responsibilities encompass the management of equipment maintenance and calibration, along with the diligent upkeep of data in laboratory information systems.

Administrative duties involve maintaining thorough documentation for audits, managing non-conforming products and facilitating communication with stakeholders.

Furthermore, the role involves ensuring cleanliness and hygiene standards in work areas, as well as the proper storage and rotation of shelf-life samples to uphold product quality.

Collaboration and adaptability are key, as the role requires active participation in site meetings, support for customer complaints and investigations and proactive management of laboratory consumables.

Overall, the role is dedicated to ensuring product quality, facilitating efficient operations and compliance with regulatory standards.

The Laboratory Technician position requires a minimum of 1 year of experience in a food manufacturing environment.

Strong communication, numeracy, and computer skills are essential, along with a proactive attitude, commitment to teamwork, and adherence to health, safety and quality standards.

You
must possess a driving license as this is a multi-site role.