LABORATORY ANALYST
Beaminster, Dorset
Temporary on-going contract (potential for permanent)
Monday to Friday (07:30am to 15:30pm)
Pay: £13.56 per hour, increasing to £14.13 per hour after 3 months
Location requirement: Must live within 30 miles of DT8 Beaminster.
Our client is seeking a Laboratory Analyst to join them on a temporary on-going basis. For the right candidate it could lead to a permanent position. The main responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Chemical Analysis
- HPLC analysis of nisin concentration; ensuring all stages of production and final product conform to company specifications.
- Microbiological analysis at all production stages and final product, maintaining compliance with regulatory and company standards.
- Monitoring plant hygiene and maintaining culture stocks.
Hygiene (Technical) Audits
- Participate in site hygiene audits to help maintain company safety and hygiene standards.
- Contribute to behaviour-based safety (BBS) observational programmes and attend all relevant site, SHEQ, improvement and team meetings.
Company Databases
- Maintain all site QC databases.
- Prepare data for meetings.
- Provide technical advice to managers regarding laboratory-derived data and its interpretation.
Qualifications
- Pass degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or Microbiology, or laboratory qualification to HNC/HND level with relevant experience in food-based laboratories.
- NVQ Level 3 in science-based studies with relevant experience considered.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Ability to perform routine and non-routine tasks accurately.
Requirements
- Passport or Birth Certificate with proof of National Insurance.
Legal and Equality Statements
Magnus Search / City Centre Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer.
Applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996.
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